The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, but rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environments as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but to also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. Classes such as the American Black History class at EWU have given me a deeper college-level understanding of how our history and divisions have shown up in our modern-day life. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality. The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

Calculus is an important tool in predicting naturally occurring states to model how they function such as the way DNA and proteins are formed in nature. The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

Math is the best tool available to understand applied physics and continue my passion for environmental sciences and STEM programs. The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the amount of biome types and the unique geological history of the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

One of my passions is the technologies used to conserve energy and natural resources such as wind and solar energy. Also, new sources of global food supplies and water-preserving methods. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. Classes such as the American Black History class at EWU have given me a deeper college-level understanding of how our history and divisions have shown up in our modern-day life. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. Classes such as the American Black History class at EWU have given me a deeper college-level understanding of how our history and divisions have shown up in our modern-day life. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the number of biome types and the unique geological history from the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

The main factor that pushed my interest in Environmental Sustainability was learning that tap water isn't meant to be brown, nor that wildfires are meant to be a sign that it is the end of summer. Growing up in rural Washington didn't always provide the assurance of the availability of resources, such as assurance of water quality. The town I grew up in, Cheney Washington, has a category nine in regard to water quality. While that is a passing score, it does not correlate with legitimate quality, rather that it is a legal standard. I remember buying a plethora of water filters for my home; even going as far as to buy water filters for my friends' houses. Also, not only was the water brown on a given day, but so was the air. Forest fires have become such a regular occurrence in the Pacific Northwest that fires have become a yearly expectation. I remember how painful it was to breathe during practice for Color Guard, having to cancel the day halfway through because too many players had passed out on the field. All of these factors can be boiled down to how our society implements sustainable practices; where and how we get our water, and how climate change impacts natural disasters. While I have experienced the impacts of sustainable practices in my community, I also want to sustain the natural environment as well. Washington has a unique landscape given the amount of biome types and the unique geological history of the glacial movements that formed it. Not only do I remember the brown water and air, but the wetlands and perries as well. In my career, I plan to not only improve the quality of life within our communities but also improve our ecological community as well. My transition from high school classes to college classes provided a significant challenge academically in my senior year of high school. I'm in the Running Start program, so I've had the opportunity to take college classes in place of my senior-year classes at the high school. But, during this transition period, I've experienced the challenges of an accelerated workload and an increased difficulty level in my schoolwork. As well, the increased freedoms that came with my college education provided both a challenge and a reprieve. My newly acquired free time meant I had the ability to do what I needed to do at my own pace, but it also meant that I had to be the person to make myself do my work. In this transition, I have also had to balance my job and my volunteer hours. Having this opportunity, I've sharpened my skills in accountability and time management. To overcome this challenge, I held myself accountable for my work by creating work groups and having a daily task list. Also planning far in advance for large events and deadlines has also helped me to manage my responsibilities. I've learned to prioritize work and cultivate fulfillment in my work.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. Classes such as the American Black History class at EWU have given me a deeper college-level understanding of how our history and divisions have shown up in our modern-day life. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.

I have proven to be an active member of my community while continuing to succeed in my academic career, repeatedly showcasing an ability to continue improving and growing. I hold a leadership position in my after-school activities, regularly volunteer with my school KEY club to help my community, and have maintained honor roll throughout my middle school to high school career. I am also taking college classes through the running start program with my school to become more active in the post-secondary academic field. Most recently, I joined the National Honors Society, where I find myself astounded to be in a club with so many volunteer opportunities. A few distinguished goals of the NHS are to render service and promote leadership. Concurrently, my dreams have been to assist my local community by helping struggling students with math and writing skills as a volunteer for my local elementary schools and promoting diversity and understanding within my community where I have the opportunity. Though, I will work to see that these are not my only achievements and that I continue to improve my academic ability, character, and community. These activities and classes help me to help others, and I will continue to use my time to strengthen my community for others throughout my college career, not only for my growth but for the growth of my field and communities. My running start classes have helped me create a more straightforward pathway to promote learning and diversity. Subjects taught in college explore the historical development of our American systems and how they currently affect our politics, laws, and justice systems. Classes such as the American Black History class at EWU have given me a deeper college-level understanding of how our history and divisions have shown up in our modern-day life. I have taken leadership positions in high schools, including being captain of my marching band color guard. Through this assignment, I taught the incoming freshman not only flag and rifle routines but also dedication to discipline, team participation, and being a part of something bigger than you. The growth of my entry-level members for our best winning year has inspired my continuing commitment to developing my younger companions in our complex and quickly changing world. I want to prepare for challenges. I know that attending a progressive and dynamic academy will be a life-long partner in my commitment. Western Washington University is my first choice. My enduring love and enthusiastic passion are tackling complex issues such as Climate Change, Diversity Promotions, Urban Sustainability, and Fairness and Equality.