My name is Layla Simone Wells, and I am a young black student with a passion for learning and serving those around me who plans to begin studying at UCLA in the fall! I love visual, hands-on activities and enjoy learning through doing. I am involved in my school and city community; in my high school career, I have been in the following positions/organizations: - California Scholarship Federation - Yearbook Staff - National Honor Society (3yrs) - Leadership Education and Development (2yr--Executive Member) - Senior Class President - Varsity Track & Field (3yrs) - Artistry and Community Club (3yr--Co-President) - Community Service Club (2yr--Activity Coordinator and Advertisement Head) - Skate Club - Mental Health Club - Journaling and Affirmation Club - Pre-Medicine Club (3yrs) - Health Career Ladder (2yrs--run through Western University of Health Sciences) - Road to Redemption Inc. (4yrs--Secretary/Liaison) - Novus Foundation (Board Member/Scholarship Committee) A few of my awards are as follows: - Sword of the Spirit Character Award Recipient - Microsoft Office Specialist (Officially certified in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) - Honor Roll w/ 4.0+ Recognition (since elementary) - AP Scholar w/ Honor Award (earning a 4 or higher on 3+ AP tests) - National African American Recognition Program Award