Why am I a fan of LeBron James? Because the man is 39 years old, still flying through the air like gravity ain’t real, and somehow hasn’t aged a day. Meanwhile, I stretch too fast and my back sounds like microwave popcorn. But seriously, I admire LeBron not just for the highlight reels, but for his consistency, leadership, and how he uses his platform to uplift others. He’s more than a player, he’s a movement. From opening a school for at-risk youth to speaking out on social justice, LeBron proves that greatness isn’t just about stats, it’s about impact. Do I think LeBron is the GOAT? That depends. If we’re talking about on and off the court combined, absolutely. His longevity, his IQ, his unselfishness, all GOAT-worthy. But I also respect that greatness comes in different forms. MJ had that killer instinct. Kobe had that Mamba mentality. LeBron? He’s got that “make everyone around me better while dropping a 30-point triple-double” kind of vibe. To me, LeBron is the GOAT because he shows you don’t have to choose between success and giving back, you can do both, and you can do it with heart, power, and a whole lot of chalk dust.

Anthony Edwards, I relate to Anthony Edwards because, like him, I’ve always had to push through pain with a smile. He lost his mom and grandma young, but he still kept going, chasing greatness without letting the world see him break. I haven’t had the same losses, but I know what it feels like to have a lot on your shoulders and still be expected to show up, grind, and perform like everything’s fine. Edwards plays with fire and joy, and that’s how I approach life too. Even when things get hard, whether it’s school, family, or trying to find a way to pay for college, I stay locked in, keep my energy up, and work like I belong. People doubted him, said he wasn’t serious enough, but look at him now. That motivates me because I’ve been overlooked too. I know I’m capable of big things if I get the opportunity. Just like Ant, I use every moment to prove I’m not just potential, I’m ready. I see myself in his journey, and that’s why I relate to him not just as a fan, but as someone who’s grinding to make his own name one day, I am going to be an influential person in my future. Believe that.

Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People who held far more wisdom than me, constantly told me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. For a while, I thought it was just them simply being kind. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, I loved to draw, sing, dance, and play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. It all changed after my aunt passed, that light dimmed. My Aunt Josie was a strong, kind woman who was a true people person. In a way, I believe we clicked because of that, I reminded her of herself when she was younger. When she died, my joy was gone. I started to talk less and eat less, but I never lost that creativity. My aunt always stated that I was meant to go off and do great things, allowing my Family, who on both sides came from other countries to finally know that they raised a successful child. A couple of years later, my Grandmother on my Fathers side passed away, I watched as nothing but pure distraught travelled through waves upon my family. Once again, I was losing someone who so heavily believed in me. My Grandfather was a calm and wise man, he believed I was similar to him, and always called me his “Son.” To this day, I carry his belief in me like a promise I just wont break. In the face of these losses, I found myself quietly building a dream not just for me, but for them. A dream to grow into the person they believed I could be. I channeled their love and faith into action. I joined activities that reflected my passions: mentoring younger students, exploring storytelling through video production, and running track. Little by little, I began to find my spark again. And through this journey, I realized something important, I was never afraid of the future. I was afraid I wouldn't grow into who I was meant to be. I was afraid of failing the people who fiercely believed I was meant for something more, I was afraid of not living up to the vision they saw in me when I couldn’t yet see it myself. But that fear is a compass. It pushes me to keep creating, to keep growing, to keep becoming. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting, something real, that’s what I truly believe, that’s who I truly am.

“ I’ve been doing this for a minute and I have a pretty solid record of recognizing students who have skills, creativity, and an overall passion. I can’t always explain what it is but you have IT.” - Mr. Gorman, Video Production Teacher. Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People who held far more wisdom than me, constantly told me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. For a while, I thought it was just them simply being kind. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I wasn't always depressed, I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, and I loved to draw, sing, dance, and play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. It all changed after my aunt passed, that light dimmed. My Aunt Josie was a strong, kind woman who was a true people person. In a way, I believe we clicked because of that, I reminded her of herself when she was younger. When she died, my joy was gone. I started to talk less and eat less, but I never lost that creativity. My aunt always stated that I was meant to go off and do great things, allowing my Family, who on both sides came from other countries to finally know that they raised a successful child. A couple of years later, my Grandmother on my father's side passed away, I watched as nothing but pure distraught traveled through waves upon my family. Once again, I was losing someone who so heavily believed in me. My Grandfather was a calm and wise man, he believed I was similar to him, and always called me his “Son.” To this day, I carry his belief in me like a promise I just won't break. In the face of these losses, I found myself quietly building a dream not just for me, but for them. A dream to grow into the person they believed I could be. I channeled their love and faith into action. I joined activities that reflected my passions: mentoring younger students, exploring storytelling through video production, and running track. Little by little, I began to find my spark again. And through this journey, I realized something important, I was never afraid of the future. I was afraid I wouldn't grow into who I was meant to be. I was afraid of failing the people who fiercely believed I was meant for something more, I was afraid of not living up to the vision they saw in me when I couldn’t yet see it myself. Though as much as I persevered, I still struggle with my depression to this day, days seem long and motionless, and I cannot seem to force out any tears from within. I find it hard to fully express myself at times, and I pray that one day it will all get better. I pray the fear that is caused by this depression may wither away. But that fear is a compass. It pushes me to keep creating, to keep growing, to keep becoming. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting, something real, that’s what I truly believe, that’s who I truly am.

“ I’ve been doing this for a minute and I have a pretty solid record of recognizing students who have skills, creativity, and an overall passion. I can’t always explain what it is but you have IT.” - Mr. Gorman, Video Production Teacher. Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People who held far more wisdom than me, constantly told me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. For a while, I thought it was just them simply being kind. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I wasn't always depressed, I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, I loved to draw, sing, dance, play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. It all changed after my aunt passed, that light dimmed. My Aunt Josie was a strong, kind woman who was a true people person. In a way, I believe we clicked because of that, I reminded her of herself when she was younger. When she died, my joy was gone. I started to talk less and eat less, but I never lost that creativity. My aunt always stated that I was meant to go off and do great things, allowing my Family, who on both sides came from other countries to finally know that they raised a successful child. A couple of years later, my Grandmother on my father's side passed away, I watched as nothing but pure distraught traveled through waves upon my family. Once again, I was losing someone who so heavily believed in me. My Grandfather was a calm and wise man, he believed I was similar to him, and always called me his “Son.” To this day, I carry his belief in me like a promise I just won't break. In the face of these losses, I found myself quietly building a dream not just for me, but for them. A dream to grow into the person they believed I could be. I channeled their love and faith into action. I joined activities that reflected my passions: mentoring younger students, exploring storytelling through video production, and running track. Little by little, I began to find my spark again. And through this journey, I realized something important, I was never afraid of the future. I was afraid I wouldn't grow into who I was meant to be. I was afraid of failing the people who fiercely believed I was meant for something more, I was afraid of not living up to the vision they saw in me when I couldn’t yet see it myself. But that fear is a compass. It pushes me to keep creating, to keep growing, to keep becoming. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting, something real, that’s what I truly believe, that’s who I truly am.

Life is precious, the very soul of our being is intricately woven by a Creator far beyond our comprehension. When I was a child, I loved animals with a kind, pure-hearted devotion. I still do. I slept beside dogs like they were my brothers. I even cried when my family would cook chicken from the ones we raised. Something about that never sat right with me, and maybe that’s when I first realized how deeply I felt for the world around me. I used to think this sensitivity made me weird. I didn’t have a popular presence growing up. I wasn’t the loudest voice in the room at times, I was just always there, watching, imagining, and connecting with the world in my own quiet way. But that sensitivity became my strength in a way. It became the compass guiding me toward purpose. As I grew older, I saw more of the world and it hurt me in ways I couldn't yet explain. I saw polar bears floating on shrinking ice, as the oceans rose and homes disappeared under the tide. I learned how wildfires were more than just disasters, they were signs. Signs that humanity was hurting its own home. That we were the ones lighting the match. My Environmental Science class didn’t just teach me facts, it opened my eyes. We watched documentaries that didn’t feel like classwork. They felt like warnings. Cries for help. I didn't want to stay silent stay silent. How could I, knowing that we the future, have inherited a planet gasping for air? I began mentoring younger students, encouraging them to speak up, to care, and to believe that their actions mattered. I spent time with elementary schoolers at my school, showing them that imagination and empathy are superpowers, not weaknesses. I reminded them that their love for animals, for trees, for clean skies matters. And if they protect that love, they’ll protect this Earth too. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, and I loved to draw, sing, dance, and play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. I want to build campaigns that move people to tears, and then move them to action. I want to use technology to amplify truth and create solutions. I want to lead, not for the sake of being seen, but to help others see what’s at stake. We are not hopeless. We are not helpless. We are the generation that still has time. So if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting. Something real. Something our children will thank us for. That’s what I truly believe. That is what I will fight for. That’s who I truly am.

In all honesty im glad I got this scholarship to pop up on my recommended, Bro my profile picture on this website is literally a pic I took on snap in my school bathroom. Mind you, I had to clutch up all these scholarships cus my parents CANNOT pay 80k for University of Miami or any other school, Im literally goin overtime to make all this work. If im bein fr im probably bouta finish all this at like 2am, and before I go to bed im hopping on tiktok, and then I gotta get up the next day and re do everything. Im not really funny though, Im usually told im just real asf, which I guess can count for this stuff, I just dont know if I can drop memes in here cus like.. Its gonna look like im forcing being Gen Z, which people are probably doing to get this scholarship which aye Ion blame em. But either way I probably gotta stop chattin, I dont even have much to yap about anyways, but if yall are feeling generous, please help a brotha out cause I need as much money as I can get rs.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson From a young age, I overflowed with energy and creativity. I drew, sang, danced, and played sports, not just for fun, but because it was my way of expressing the joy I felt within. I believe all children carry that same spark. It’s what makes the next generation so beautiful, their souls are practically fertile ground for the future’s art, leadership, and compassion. During my junior year, I was selected to visit the elementary side of my school and serve as a role model for younger students. To me, that was one of the greatest honors I’ve ever received. I decided it would be good for me to get out and volunteer to make a mark on these young children's lives. Growing up, I wasn’t popular. I was imaginative, often misunderstood, and seen as “weird” by some. But I embraced that uniqueness. Now, I use it to show younger students that their imagination is not only valid it’s powerful. I continue to spend time with them and plan to do so until I graduate. They inspire me just as much as I try to inspire them. I've learned alot from volunteering at the elementary side, not only about others, but about myself. I found the true ache there is to see children who are one day going to grow up to be the future of not only our country but the world. I met a certain someone, a person who I will never forget, they showed me immense compassion and affection, for me simply being myself. Sadly, we do not talk due to distance and them moving forward. However, she taught me a great lesson, a lesson that changed my perspective of the world. She held this love towards the world, she prayed and hoped nothing but the best for others. She said she saw something similar for me as well. Now, I sit alone and I feel as if I have to carry on that kindness to others. People aren't as fortunate as myself, and they are all beautiful souls no matter the situation. I want to help others as much as I possibly can, I want to spread the love that not only this intelligent girl showed me, but also the love Jesus gave to others. After I get a good education through college, with the right aid, I will pursue a career in Marketing, but on the side I would like to give back to communities, building houses for others, or even remodeling their own houses. This girl I met, wanted to give back to the youth with ministry, so I want to give back as well. I believe there is still hope in our world, so I will give my all to give back to others, who dont have someone to give them hope. The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting something real. That’s what I truly believe. That’s who I truly am.

“ I’ve been doing this for a minute and I have a pretty solid record of recognizing students who have skills, creativity, and an overall passion. I can’t always explain what it is but you have IT.” - Mr. Gorman, Video Production Teacher. Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People constantly tellinh me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, I loved to draw, sing, dance, play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. It all changed after my aunt passed, that light dimmed. My Aunt Josie was a strong, kind woman who was a true people person. In a way, I believe we clicked because of that, I reminded her of herself when she was younger. When she died, my joy was gone. I started to talk less, eat less, but I never lost that creativity. My aunt always stated that I was meant to go off and do great things, allowing my Family, who on both sides came from other countries to finally know that they raised a successful child. A couple of years later, my Grandmother on my Fathers side passed away, I watched as nothing but pure distraught travelled through waves upon my family. Once again, I was losing someone who so heavily believed in me. My Grandfather was a calm and wise man, he believed I was similar to him, and always called me his “Son.” To this day, I carry his belief in me like a promise I just wont break. In the face of these losses, I found myself quietly building a dream not just for me, but for them. A dream to grow into the person they believed I could be. I channeled their love and faith into action. I joined activities that reflected my passions: mentoring younger students, exploring storytelling through video production, running track. Little by little, I began to find my spark again. And through this journey, I realized something important, I was never afraid of the future. I was afraid I wouldn't grow into who I was meant to be. I was afraid of failing the people who fiercely believed I was meant for something more, I was afraid of not living up to the vision they saw in me when I couldn’t yet see it myself. But that fear is a compass. It pushes me to keep creating, to keep growing, to keep becoming. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting, something real, that’s what I truly believe, that’s who I truly am.

“ I’ve been doing this for a minute and I have a pretty solid record of recognizing students who have skills, creativity, and an overall passion. I can’t always explain what it is but you have IT.” - Mr. Gorman, Video Production Teacher. Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People who held far more wisdom than me, constantly told me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. Growing up, I was somewhat energetic. I talked nonstop and expressed my creativity in multiple ways, I was artistic, I loved to draw, sing, dance, play sports, It was my way to release the spiritual joy overflowing inside me. I believe all children have that, it’s what makes the next generations so beautiful. Their souls will provide the future with so much art and space to blossom into what it is meant to be. It all changed after my aunt passed, that light dimmed. My Aunt Josie was a strong, kind woman who was a true people person. In a way, I believe we clicked because of that, I reminded her of herself when she was younger. When she died, my joy was gone. I started to talk less, eat less, but I never lost that creativity. My aunt always stated that I was meant to go off and do great things, allowing my Family, who on both sides came from other countries to finally know that they raised a successful child. A couple of years later, my Grandmother on my Fathers side passed away, I watched as nothing but pure distraught travelled through waves upon my family. Once again, I was losing someone who so heavily believed in me. My Grandfather was a calm and wise man, he believed I was similar to him, and always called me his “Son.” To this day, I carry his belief in me like a promise I just wont break. In the face of these losses, I found myself quietly building a dream not just for me, but for them. A dream to grow into the person they believed I could be. I channeled their love and faith into action. I joined activities that reflected my passions: mentoring younger students, exploring storytelling through video production, modeling and more. And through this journey, I realized something important, I was never afraid of the future. I was afraid I wouldn't grow into who I was meant to be. I was afraid of failing the people who fiercely believed I was meant for something more, I was afraid of not living up to the vision they saw in me when I couldn’t yet see it myself. But that fear is a compass. It pushes me to keep creating, to keep growing, to keep becoming. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting, something real, that’s what I truly believe, that’s who I truly am.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” — Marianne Williamson From a young age, I overflowed with energy and creativity. I drew, sang, danced, and played sports, not just for fun, but because it was my way of expressing the joy I felt within. I believe all children carry that same spark. It’s what makes the next generation so beautiful, their souls are practically fertile ground for the future’s art, leadership, and compassion. During my junior year, I was selected to visit the elementary side of my school and serve as a role model for younger students. To me, that was one of the greatest honors I’ve ever received. Growing up, I wasn’t popular. I was imaginative, often misunderstood, and seen as “weird” by some. But I embraced that uniqueness. Now, I use it to show younger students that their imagination is not only valid it’s powerful. I continue to spend time with them and plan to do so until I graduate. They inspire me just as much as I try to inspire them. My passion for others has always been at the core of who I am. In kindergarten, my first friend, James, had a scar on his face. Many students teased him. I stood up for him because I couldn't stand by. That’s who I’ve always been, someone who steps in, someone who cares. Life has not always been easy. My family has faced financial pressures, along with the emotional weight of personal losses. Despite this, or maybe because of it, I’ve made it my mission not to be a burden but a blessing. I want to succeed so I can help my family, support others, and prove to the people who believe in me that their faith wasn’t misplaced. Ever since I was young, I was often told that I saw life through a unique lens. It was a recurring compliment that, in a way, lingered upon me throughout my life, and it still does to this day. People who held far more wisdom than me, constantly told me that I was going down the right path or that I would do something great. For a while, I thought it was just them simply being kind. I believed that it was normal for one to be told this, until a specific experience happened to me, one where I couldn't push aside my potential future, one where I had to confront the fear of actually moving forward and growing beyond what I currently am. The future isn’t promised, but if you place even a sliver of belief in me, I’ll turn it into something lasting something real. That’s what I truly believe. That’s who I truly am.