I go to Marshfield High School in Central Wisconsin. I’ve lived in Marshfield my entire life with my brother James and my parents. I have been a 3-sport athlete since the 8th grade, plus club soccer year-round. I run cross country, do gymnastics, and play soccer. My favorite sport out of them all, is soccer. I was lucky enough to start almost every varsity game my junior year of soccer and became a very versatile player on the field. I’ve always prided myself on being open to playing wherever and whatever position on the field. I am involved in numerous clubs at my high school as well. I am a part of the National Honor Society, Honor Roll, and MCLA Club. MCLA stands for Marshfield and Columbus Leadership Alliance, and the club helps support students mental health in the community. I am a member of the high school orchestra, and I play the cello in it. I have played the cello since the 5th grade, and I enjoy the group atmosphere very much. It is an amazing feeling that I can not only hear music, but I can also see music. I love that I can be a part of athletics, clubs, and music all at the same time. I have volunteered at numerous different events in my community, including youth soccer events, concessions stands, and community runs. Every year, I volunteer at the Rotary Winter Wonderland Lights around Christmas time. My role was to collect donations of parishable foods and money to give to people in need.I have gave my time at my towns Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Run. I participated in cheering on the runners and making sure that they followed the course. I have spent many times volunteering at the Central Wisconsin State Fair ticket booth. I served the people with tickets to enter the fair and assisted them with any questions. There has been many community youth soccer events, like camps and concessions. My role was helping young soccer players with soccer technique and soccer drills, or assisted with handing out food at the concessions stands. I have helped out at Solo & Ensemble at my school this past year. I was a Score Runner, and my duties included taking the scores to the library to be transferred into the electronic system and made sure that the judges had everything that they needed. I work at Walmart as a cashier during the summers and my free time. I referee soccer at tournaments and local games for youth players. Also, I stepped up and got the opportunity to referee soccer for the WIAA. I plan to major in Radiologic Science at Bellin College in Green Bay after graduating from Marshfield High School. I will graduate with my bachelor's degree of Radiologic Science in 3 years. I will perform academically to my utmost potential and always strive to do my best. I will make a positive impact in my career path by being a part of their diagnosis journey in an uplifting way. My goal is to positively change people's lives, and I believe that starts with being honest and ethical in every diagnosis and interaction. I will hold myself to the highest standard of accuracy and care, ensuring that every patient receives the truthful and dedicated support they deserve throughout their medical journey. I have not had much of any adversity in my life. I have been through difficult situations and I overcame them by thinking before I act. Thinking through the outcomes and ways to solve my issue has kept me with the best resolution possible.

I go to Marshfield High School in Central Wisconsin. I’ve lived in Marshfield my entire life with my brother James and my parents. I have been a 3-sport athlete since the 8th grade, plus club soccer year-round. I run cross country, do gymnastics, and play soccer. My favorite sport out of them all, is soccer. I was lucky enough to start almost every varsity game my junior year of soccer and became a very versatile player on the field. I’ve always prided myself on being open to playing wherever and whatever position on the field. I am involved in numerous clubs at my high school as well. I am a part of the National Honor Society, Honor Roll, and MCLA Club. MCLA stands for Marshfield and Columbus Leadership Alliance, and the club helps support students mental health in the community. I am a member of the high school orchestra, and I play the cello in it. I have played the cello since the 5th grade, and I enjoy the group atmosphere very much. It is an amazing feeling that I can not only hear music, but I can also see music. I love that I can be a part of athletics, clubs, and music all at the same time. I have volunteered at numerous different events in my community, including youth soccer events, concessions stands, and community runs. Every year, I volunteer at the Rotary Winter Wonderland Lights around Christmas time. My role was to collect donations of parishable foods and money to give to people in need.I have gave my time at my towns Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Run. I participated in cheering on the runners and making sure that they followed the course. I have spent many times volunteering at the Central Wisconsin State Fair ticket booth. I served the people with tickets to enter the fair and assisted them with any questions. There has been many community youth soccer events, like camps and concessions. My role was helping young soccer players with soccer technique and soccer drills, or assisted with handing out food at the concessions stands. I have helped out at Solo & Ensemble at my school this past year. I was a Score Runner, and my duties included taking the scores to the library to be transferred into the electronic system and made sure that the judges had everything that they needed. I work at Walmart as a cashier during the summers and my free time. I referee soccer at tournaments and local games for youth players. Also, I stepped up and got the opportunity to referee soccer for the WIAA. I plan to major in Radiologic Science at Bellin College in Green Bay after graduating from Marshfield High School. I will graduate with my bachelor's degree of Radiologic Science in 3 years. I will perform academically to my utmost potential and always strive to do my best. If I could start my own charity, the mission would be assist adolescents struggling with their mental health and belonging. This is a topic that I have struggled with myself, and I want others to know there are resources available to help. The volunteers would give out resourceful bracelets and brochures with the suicide hotline on them, so that struggling people never have to fight alone.

One moment that stands out to me as a meaningful act of kindness happened during a time when someone close to me was struggling but trying hard to hide it. I noticed small changes—less laughter, more silence, and a general sense that something wasn’t right. Instead of ignoring it, I decided to check in. At first, they brushed it off, but I kept showing up—sitting with them at lunch, texting to make sure they were okay, and letting them know they didn’t have to go through things alone. Eventually, they opened up about what they were dealing with, and I realized how much they had been carrying by themselves. I didn’t have all the answers, but I listened without judgment and encouraged them to talk to someone they trusted. Over time, I saw a shift—they started to smile more, engage again, and feel less alone. That moment was important to me because it showed me how powerful simple kindness can be. You don’t always need to solve someone’s problems to make a difference; sometimes just being present is enough. It also reminded me to be more aware of others, because people often struggle in ways that aren’t obvious. Since then, I’ve made it a priority to be someone others can rely on, because even small actions can have a lasting impact. Creating connection in my community has meant paying attention to the small moments where people feel left out and choosing to do something about it. One situation that stands out to me was noticing a new student who often sat alone and didn’t seem included in conversations. It would have been easy to assume someone else would step in, but instead, I made an effort to introduce myself and invite them to sit with my friends. At first, it was a little awkward, but I kept including them—whether it was in group conversations, school activities, or just everyday interactions. Over time, they became more comfortable, and I saw them start to open up and connect with others beyond just me. Eventually, they were laughing, contributing, and forming their own friendships within the group. That experience showed me that creating connection doesn’t always require something big or organized. Sometimes it’s about noticing who might feel invisible and taking small, intentional steps to include them. It also helped me realize that one action can create a ripple effect—once one person feels accepted, it often encourages others to be more inclusive too. Since then, I’ve tried to be more aware of my surroundings and more intentional about including others, whether in school, group projects, or social settings. Building a sense of belonging starts with simple choices, and I’ve learned that even small efforts can help create a more welcoming and inclusive community.

I have learned many lessons as a leader in my sports career in high school, including the value of humility, empathy, accountability, and resilience after failure. I have been a 3 sport athlete for all years of high school, including cross country, gymnastics, and soccer. I have been a leader in all three sports, from leading warmups to being a positive influence to teammates, I always am able to help in any way. I have encountered many setbacks and failures in my athletic career, some even out of my control. Having a captain title doesn’t mean you are the leader of a team, it means your team sees you as a trusting leader. I had to prove that I could make a lasting impact on my team when I wasn’t always supported. As an underclassman, I did not have much support from upperclassmen and coaches. I hated feeling like I wasn’t wanted or appreciated at practice or games. I knew that when I became an upperclassman, I didn’t want any teammate of mine to feel like I did. I do my best to make sure all my teammates feel safe and wanted on the team. I try my best to be an open ear to everyone about anything they need, sport related or not. I was lucky enough to be named a captain of my gymnastic and soccer team of my senior year. I made sure that I kept my promises to be there for my teammates and give it my all in everything I did. The greatest lesson I have learned is to persevere through failures and mistakes. It is easier said than done. Being a leader is difficult when you don’t have support from your coaches or some teammates. I did not want any of my teammates to feel like this. As I grew older, I learned that people came from different backgrounds and issues in their lives. I learned that I had to treat every person with empathy and respect. Everyone deserves a chance to have the best life possible. No matter the challenges, I have learned to always do my best. I have failed many times as an athlete. One of the most difficult times was during a cross country race, when I didn’t want to continue running. The day was very hot and humid, so running a 5k race was not what I wanted to do in that moment. During some of my races as an underclassman, I gave up by walking during that race and not thinking I could do it. Ultimately, I finished every race and utilized my struggles to grow. I began to get mentally stronger as an athlete and was able to uplift my fellow teammates. I took my mental toughness with me in difficult situations. I used my failures as a learning opportunity for myself and others. I have learned to lead my teammates by providing them with helpful tools and advice that they in turn use to be successful.