My name is Cameron Mitchell, a soon to be first generation university student. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Being part of making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. While serving as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell, a soon to be first generation college student. Currently, I am a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Being part of making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. Sadly, several friends I had during my elementary and middle school years are now living criminal lives, jailed and some of their friends being killed. While serving as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile would be a great accomplishment. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Being part of making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. Sadly, several friends I had during my elementary and middle school years are now living criminal lives, jailed and some of their friends, being killed. While serving as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell, a soon to be first generation university student. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Being part of making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. While serving as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. Sadly, several friends I had during my elementary and middle school years are now living criminal lives, jailed and some of their friends, being killed. While serving the community as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African-American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. Sadly, several friends I had during my elementary and middle school years are now living criminal lives, jailed and some of their friends, being killed. While serving the community as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. We have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African-American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration. Be Blessed Always!

My name is Cameron Mitchell. I am currently a high school senior at Racine Lutheran High School (RLHS), preparing for my pursuit of a Criminal Justice degree, specifically for a career in Law Enforcement. I begin my story by sharing a bit about myself followed by why I chose a career path in Law Enforcement and why I am seeking assistance with my pursuit. I will be graduating spring 2024 with a GPA of 3.4. During my sophomore year I was inducted into the National Honor Society and since my freshman year, I have been a member of the student council, currently serving as Vice President. Being active in sports is important to me not only for a healthy lifestyle choice, but I also enjoy working as a team. I have been a varsity member of RLHS’s Track & Field team since freshman year, serving as team captain both junior and senior years; played JV basketball my freshman through junior years; varsity basketball junior year; and for a first time, varsity football this past fall. I am looking forward to my new chapter in life beginning with my enrollment to Concordia University – Chicago. Making a community safer, engaging with citizens, and for a very personal reason is why I feel a career in Law Enforcement is my calling. First, my father was an at-risk juvenile. My father was in and out of trouble from his young teenage years until his death at the age of twenty-one; I was just three years old. My father’s death was the ultimate consequence of his choices. Sadly, several friends I had during my elementary and middle school years are now living criminal lives, jailed and some of their friends, being killed. While serving the community as a police officer, I will welcome the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with members of the community, especially at-risk juveniles. I will share my story with them and how it was for me growing up without my father. I will help them to understand how consequences of bad choices affect not only themselves but their loved ones. To change the path of even just one at-risk juvenile is an accomplishment and a blessing. For communities, I want to be involved with strengthening the relationship between police and community. Positively impacting the community while protecting and serving is my ultimate goal. I hope to become part of change for the better, helping when able, and most importantly, upholding the laws of the land. In my city, we have several policing houses located within high crime areas. One of the five does much for its immediate community by inviting them to participate with movie nights, picnics, food drives, clothing drives, walking the children to school, and so much more. This allows opportunity for police and community relationships to strive by opening lines of communication and rebuilding trust. Police and community working together in unity make any community a better place to live. People often say I overcame the odds being I am an African-American male raised by a single mother in a city with rising crime. I say, I chose the path of righteousness; to always do the best that I can in school, athletics, community and most of all, to be a positive role model for my younger siblings. Because I was raised by a single mother is the reason I have a great need for assistance with my pursuit of a degree. I will be attending a D3 college which costs more as they do not receive the alternate funding as D1 and D2 colleges receive. While I am an athlete, and will continue my sport, I feel my academic achievement is more important. Academic focus is a match with a D3 college. I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and I thank you for your consideration in selecting me to receive this scholarship. Be Blessed Always!