A natural-born leader—that's not me. The strength, intelligence, confidence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Furthering my recovery, I worked with a therapist and have gained a stronger mindset moving forward. Swimming also complimented my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. Swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun by staging tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community (aka shining my light in my community), which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student-needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. In the future, I’ll continue being a light by turning my passion for strength into service for the community. I’m inspired to build a fitness business (potentially called Core By Corinne) into a one-stop-shop for working-out, nutrition and athletic coaching, and therapy. I believe mental health is just as important as the physical, and it deserves more attention. While it’s becoming more common, there is still a societal stigma encompassing therapy. I will use my fitness business, however, as a platform to promote physical and mental health as equal priorities. As a business leader, my goal is to empower others, especially those who’ve faced adversity, to recognize their strength and potential. I want to use the strength I’ve attained to inspire others and build a community of empowerment and progress. This Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college and study business.

A natural-born leader—that's not me. The strength, intelligence, confidence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Furthering my recovery, I worked with a therapist and have gained a stronger mindset moving forward. Swimming also complimented my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. Swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun by staging tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student-needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. In the future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into service for the community. I’m inspired to build a fitness business (potentially called Core By Corinne) into a one-stop-shop for working-out, nutrition and athletic coaching, and therapy. I believe mental health is just as important as the physical, and it deserves more attention. While it’s becoming more common, there is still a societal stigma encompassing therapy. I will use my fitness business, however, as a platform to promote physical and mental health as equal priorities. As a business leader, my goal is to empower others, especially those who’ve faced adversity, to recognize their strength and potential. I want to use the strength I’ve attained to inspire others and build a community of empowerment and progress. This Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college and study business.

A natural-born leader—that's not me. The strength, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming also complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun by staging tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. In the future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through strength-training, I’ve gained a strong body and mindset. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’ve started sharing what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness content. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as a supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes achieving gains in our physiques and mindsets. This Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

Jack Terry's story inspires me because he did not let the severe and tragic adversity he faced dictate his future. After losing his family in the Holocaust and struggling to survive in the Concentration Camps, he turned his life around, becoming an athlete, psychoanalyst, and Lieutenant while also giving back to the community by spreading his wisdom and hope. Jack Terry exemplifies resilience, hard work, and optimism, qualities that I deeply resonate with. Like Jack Terry, I was not a natural-born leader. The strength, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming also complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun by staging tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. In the future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through strength-training, I’ve gained a strong body and mindset. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’ve started sharing what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on social media. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Lemons to Lemonade Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. Initially, however, after the assaults, I was weak, shy, and mentally unwell. I lacked confidence in myself, love for myself, and didn't even know who I was. My journey towards self-discovery and -appreciation began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits with others. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Anthony B. Davis Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. Initially, however, after the assaults, I was weak, shy, and mentally unwell. I lacked confidence in myself, love for myself, and didn't even know who I was. My journey towards self-discovery and -appreciation began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits with others. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Mental Health Scholarship for Women would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Peter and Nan Liubenov Student Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming is not just a form of exercise; it is a way of confronting the scars of my past. Today, I am a disciplined and dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, trains in the pool 9 times per week, and volunteers as a swim coach for children in my community. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community service events through 8th grade. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning in front of 3,000+ students, I was elected student government treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs, while providing me a platform to enhance my school’s culture. Currently, I am working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I unite approximately 100 members across grades 9-12 and organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community service events is 100% worthwhile as I serve my community directly through my own participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the greater community. Recently, I planned a Winter Clothes Drive that my club has publicized throughout our high school. We are collecting warm clothes, such as sweaters, hats, scarves, socks, and coats, and we will donate them to a local homeless shelter. Our goal is to help spread warmth this winter. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study and unwavering commitment to my education, I am ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge, study habits, and time to help other students succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring because I can offer wide-ranging support since I have progressed through all levels of math my school offers—including Statistics and Computer Science—and currently have an A in Calculus at San Joaquin Delta College. I find helping others rewarding; it fills me with drive and purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I am driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. Through strength training, a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I have gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I have built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I have learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I can be held accountable. I want to share these lessons with others! I am starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social media platforms, but in the near future, I will share these lessons as an engaging and supportive gym owner. Working out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship for Women in STEM would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I am grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered for this scholarship.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I'm a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. Initially, however, after the assaults, I was weak, shy, and mentally unwell. I lacked confidence in myself, love for myself, and didn't even know who I was. My journey towards self-discovery and -appreciation began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits with others. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Learner Mental Health Empowerment for Health Students Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Ken Landry Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. Initially, however, after the assaults, I was weak, shy, and mentally unwell. I lacked confidence in myself, love for myself, and didn't even know who I was. My journey towards self-discovery and -appreciation began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits with others. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Mental Health Profession Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. Initially, however, after the assaults, I was weak, shy, and mentally unwell. I lacked confidence in myself, love for myself, and didn't even know who I was. My journey towards self-discovery and -appreciation began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team in my freshman year and earning captain in my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits with others. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that promotes strength (both physical and mental) as the foundation of success. By weightlifting, I’ve gained a strong body and mind. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social-media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening this gym that emphasizes not only achieving gains in our physiques, but also in our mindsets. The Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that emphasizes promoting strength (both physical and mental). Through strength training, I’ve gained so much, but the greatest gains are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered for this scholarship.

A natural-born leader—that's not me. The strength, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming also complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun by staging tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges. I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. In the future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that encourages strength. Through strength-training, I’ve gained a strong body and mindset. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and persevere. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’ve started sharing what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on social media. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. This Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that emphasizes promoting strength (both physical and mental). Through strength training, I’ve gained so much, but the greatest gains are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Simon Strong Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered for this scholarship.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than an accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises that branded my body. Understanding the assaults don’t define me, I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. I make scary challenges fun as I stage tea parties on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Campaigning to 3,000+ students, I was elected treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. Currently, I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives for me and like-minded individuals to volunteer. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. By tutoring, I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Computer-Science and Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym that emphasizes promoting strength (both physical and mental). Through strength training, I’ve gained so much, but the greatest gains are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I’ve learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. I’m starting to share what I’ve learned by posting motivational fitness videos on my social media platforms. In the future, I’ll share these lessons as an engaging, supportive gym owner. Working-out shapes the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Linda Kay Monroe Whelan Memorial Education Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college. I'm grateful for the opportunity to apply and be considered for this scholarship.

My game idea is "Are You A Confident or Cocky Couple?" It is an interactive guessing game where the couples compete as a team of two. The girls and boys will each take turns responding to the host's questions with their guess about their partner. The first question will be "How many push-ups in a row can your man do?" All the girls will write down their guesses on a small white board and reveal their answer after 10 seconds. The boyfriend of the girl who guessed the highest number of pull-ups will be put to the test. If he can do that number of push-ups, he wins a heart sticker for his couple. If he loses, the couple cannot participate in the following question and has to wait for the round after that to rejoin the game. The first couple to win two stickers will be crowned as the Most Confident Couple! But!!!! There's a twist, after winning a round, the winning couple can choose to add one sticker to their scoreboard or remove one of the other couple's stickers. Will the couple play offense or defense?!! This would be so interesting to watch! I have more ideas for the questions! The second question for the boys to answer about their girlfriends could be "How fast can your girl drink this entire milkshake?" A few more of my ideas for questions include the following: "How many tennis balls can your girl catch in a row?", “How many past Love Island Stars can your partner name (first names only)?”, and "How many Marshmellos can your man put into his mouth and still be able to clearly say "Soul Ties is Crazy"? I am such a big fan of Love Island! Soul Ties is crazy!

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication making me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body through weightlifting. Deadlifting 300lbs was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity freshman year and earning captain junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, I make scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown, America’s 8th most dangerous city, has countless challenges, so I understand the importance of helping my community, which I do not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits while tutoring math (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I’ll continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness revolutionized my life. I’m driven to help others through fitness by opening a gym. The greatest gains from the gym aren’t reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing hard-work regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through setbacks. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Jim Coots Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Second Chance Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Sarah Eber Child Life Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

A natural born leader—that's not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I’m a victim of sexual assault. This doesn’t define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults don’t define me. I returned to the pool, joining varsity in freshman year and earning captain in junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s how I confront the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times/week, and volunteers to coach children. While teaching water safety and competition strokes, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they’re scared to try drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love guiding others through challenges. My hometown has countless challenges; it’s America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community-service events. Today, I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times” not only as a coach, but also as student-government treasurer, club president, and tutor. Being elected treasurer requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to advocate for student needs. I’m currently working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60/year, to $30/semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community-service events is 100% worthwhile because I serve my community directly through my participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students volunteer opportunities. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study, I’m ranked 4/669 in my class. I share my knowledge and study habits to help others succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring since I can offer wide-ranging support (including Calculus). Helping others gives me purpose. Looking towards my future, I will continue by turning my passion for strength into a service for the community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I’m driven to help others through fitness, too. I aspire to open a gym. The greatest gains from the gym are not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I am accountable. Working-out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. The W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship would help me achieve my dream of creating this gym by providing me the opportunity to afford college.

My hometown is America’s 8th most dangerous city, so I understand the importance of helping my community. In Kindergarten, I joined Girl Scouts, participating in numerous community service events through 8th grade. I continue upholding my Girl Scout Promise to “help people at all times.” Today, I serve people in my community as student government treasurer, club president, tutor, and coach. Campaigning in front of more than 3,000 students, I was elected student government treasurer. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, financial literacy, and the ability to effectively advocate for student needs, while providing me a platform to enhance my school’s culture. Currently, I am working to change the “Punch” that grants access to home games for an upfront cost of $60 per year, to $30 per semester to make this opportunity accessible to students of differing financial situations. Leading two clubs, I unite approximately 100 members across grades 9-12 and organize fundraisers and blood drives. The work required to coordinate community service events is 100% worthwhile as I serve my community directly through my own participation and indirectly by providing like-minded students opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the greater community. I also assist my peers by tutoring. Through diligent study and unwavering commitment to my education, I am ranked 4th out of 669 students in my class. I share my knowledge, study habits, and time to help other students succeed academically. I especially love math tutoring because I can offer wide-ranging support since I have progressed through all levels of math my school offers—including Statistics and Computer Science—and currently have an A in Calculus at Delta College. Outside school, I volunteer as a swim coach Monday through Thursday. While teaching water safety and all of the competition strokes of the Individual Medley, I teach children resilience and confidence. When they are scared to try new drills, we persevere through their fears by making scary challenges fun. For example, I staged a tea party on the pool floor to redirect their focus away from the breathless seconds underwater. I love creating solutions and guiding others through challenges. I find helping others rewarding; it fills me with drive and purpose. Looking towards my future, I plan to continue to help others by continuing my involvement in my community as a volunteer swim coach and volunteer at various community service events. I promise to continue serving the community, and this Girl Scout never breaks a promise!

A natural born leader—that's definitely not me. The strength, confidence, intelligence, and dedication that make me a leader today are the byproducts of a journey characterized by adversity and resilience. I am a victim of sexual assault. This does not define me; I harness it as a catalyst for strength and growth. My journey towards strength began with an awakening to the transformative power of fitness. As I embraced weightlifting, I found empowerment in reclaiming control over my body. Deadlifting 300 pounds was more than a physical accomplishment; it symbolized overcoming psychological barriers imposed by trauma. Swimming is another passion that complements my healing. Initially feeling self-conscious, I quit my favorite sport to conceal the bruises and scars that branded my body. Overtime, I understood the assaults do not define me. I returned to the pool, joining the varsity team my freshman year and being awarded captain my junior year. To me, swimming isn’t just exercise; it’s a way of confronting the scars of my past. Today, I’m a dedicated swimmer who lifts weights daily, swims 9 times a week, and volunteers as a swim coach for children in my community. Fitness has revolutionized my life, and I am driven to help others through fitness as well. In conjunction with the nonprofit I’m developing to support sexual-assault survivors through sponsorship, I aspire to open a gym. The gym changed my life, with the greatest results not reflected in my physique. From consistent training, I’ve gained discipline, practicing working hard regardless of my mood. From heavy sets, I’ve built resilience, which I harness to persevere through challenges. From gradual progress, I've learned delayed gratification, reminding me to be patient and never stop trying, even when gains seem minimal. From my failures, I understand accountability; my results stem from my choices and actions, and only I can be held accountable. Working out has shaped the leader I am today, teaching me valuable life lessons that I want to share with others by opening a gym that promotes strength as the foundation of success. I believe that the gym I create will positively influence others by encouraging them to push themselves and better themselves through fitness. Strength is beneficial for the health of our bodies and minds, and it has beneficial applications in the outside world. I am hopeful that my gym will help both men and women to become stronger, more confident individuals.