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Lily Shenkle
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My name is Lily Shenkle and I am planning to attend Liberty University in the fall of 2024! I am pursuing my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), and I hope to later continue my education in a Nurse Anesthesia doctoral program. I am very passionate about caring for people in practical ways, and being a reflection of God's love to the people around me! I hope to pursue this passion through nursing. I have a strong work ethic, and I highly value my education. I will graduate in May of 2024 as the valedictorian of my senior class with a 4.0 GPA. Thank you for your consideration of my application, and for providing the opportunity for students to pursue their passions through education!
Education
Dubois Christian Schools
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
Nanny/Babysitter
Private Individuals2022 – Present2 yearsNurses Aid/Caretaker for a Hospice patient
Private Individual2022 – 2022Cashier/Food Prep
Sheetz Convenience Store2024 – Present8 monthsCashier
Mike's Riverside BiLo2022 – 2022
Sports
Soccer
Varsity2018 – 20246 years
Awards
- Leadership Award
- Most-Improved
- Team Captain
- All-Star
Track & Field
Varsity2022 – Present2 years
Awards
- 1st Place in 3200m
- 2nd Place in Triple Jump
- 3rd Place in Shot-Put
- 2nd Place in 3200m
Basketball
Varsity2018 – 20246 years
Awards
- Defensive MVP
- Leadership Award
- Most-Improved
- Team Captain
Arts
DuBois Christian Schools Choir
Music2019 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Common Ground Youth Group — Worship Team Coordinator/Vocalist2022 – PresentVolunteering
DuBois Christian Schools Craft Fair — Hospitality/Concession Worker2015 – 2024Volunteering
First Baptist Church — Team Member/Teen Leader2024 – 2024Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity — Team Member2021 – 2024Volunteering
DuBois Christian Schools Auction — Server/Item Coordinator2017 – PresentVolunteering
DuBois Food Pantry — Organizing and Filling Orders2022 – 2023Volunteering
Common Ground Youth Group — Crew Leader and Music Team Member2017 – PresentVolunteering
Generate — Team Member2021 – 2021Volunteering
LeaderTreks — Team Member2022 – 2022Volunteering
Street Reach Ministries — Team Member2023 – 2023Volunteering
Word Of Life — Team Member2024 – 2024
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Janean D. Watkins Aspiring Healthcare Professionals Scholarship
My name is Lily Shenkle and I am a high school senior preparing for my future college education and career! I have been attending Dubois Christian Schools since Kindergarten (13 years) and have been an active member of my school. During my time at DCS I played Soccer for 6 years, Basketball for 7 years, Track and Field for 3 years, and was a part of Choir for 6 years. I was captain of the soccer and basketball teams for my Junior and Senior Year. I was a Soccer All-Star my senior year, I received Most- Improved award in soccer and basketball and defensive MVP award in basketball twice. I have volunteered in many school events, including the DCS Auction, Craft Fair, and Elementary Sports Programs.
I am very passionate about servant leadership and serving in my church is important to me. As a member of First Baptist Church of DuBois, and of Common Ground Youth Group. I have had the opportunity to participate in 5 separate mission trips to different parts of the world, 2 of which were outside of the country. I love music and serve my church by singing on the praise team, leading the worship team in youth group, and performing solo’s. I am also passionate about working with children and I love serving in my church nursery and helping as a crew leader in Vacation Bible School during the summer. Many of the mission trips I have been a part of have a strong element of children’s ministry, and this has grown my love and passion for showing God’s love to kids around the world!
I am the oldest of 4 girls in my family and I have very strong family values. I am a natural leader, enjoy organization and caring for the people around me! My hobbies include sports, reading, hiking, and writing. I am excited to begin my education in nursing at Liberty University this fall (2024). Medicine and biology have always been fascinating topics to me and I am excited to learn more about them and use my knowledge to care for people and touch their lives in a positive way!
Showing compassion and caring for people have always been strengths and passions of mine, and I hope to use those skills to both care for people in practical ways and encourage patients. This can often get neglected with busy schedules and lots of patients, but I hope to help each of my patients feel truly seen and cared for, as well as encourage the people that I work with. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." My goal is of course to be well-educated so that my patients feel comfortable with my knowledge. But it is also important to me that I communicate my care and concern so that patients feel comfortable in what is likely an uncomfortable situation. My ultimate goal is to bring God glory and do good for other people, and I hope to accomplish this within the field of nursing.
Growing up in church and surrounded by a strong Christian community, the importance of God’s love in our lives and showing that love to other people has been deeply impressed on my values and heart. I am excited to see what God’s plan is for my life and my career, and my hope is that through nursing, I am able to be a reflection of his love to my patients and co-workers. Thank you for providing this scholarship opportunity, and for your consideration of my application!
Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship
My name is Lily Shenkle and I am excited to begin my education in nursing at Liberty University this fall (2024)! Medicine and biology have always been fascinating topics to me and I am excited to learn more about them and use my knowledge to care for people and touch their lives in a positive way. Showing compassion and caring for people have always been strengths and passions of mine, and I hope to use those skills to both care for people in practical ways and encourage patients. This can often get neglected with busy schedules and lots of patients, but I hope to help each of my patients feel truly seen and cared for, as well as encourage the people that I work with. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." My goal is of course to be well-educated so that my patients feel comfortable with my knowledge. But it is also important to me that I communicate my care and concern so that patients feel comfortable in what is likely an uncomfortable situation.
After earning my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), I hope to continue my education in a Nurse Anesthesia doctoral program to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This program is extremely competitive and will require me to maintain a high GPA throughout my early years of college. I will also need at least two years of critical care experience before entering the program. Growing up in church and surrounded by a strong Christian community, the importance of God’s love in our lives and showing that love to other people has been deeply impressed on my values and heart. My ultimate goal is to bring God glory and do good for other people, and I hope to accomplish this within the field of nursing.
This scholarship would help me greatly as I financially plan for the future. There are many new costs in the next phase of my education, that I would not be able to cover responsibly were it not for scholarships like this one. In addition to the cost of my undergraduate education, the doctoral program would be yet another financial struggle that this scholarship would help me prepare for. I am excited to see what God’s plan is for my life and my career, and my hope is that through nursing, I am able to be a reflection of his love to my patients and co-workers. Thank you for providing this scholarship opportunity, and for your consideration of my application!
Avani Doshi Memorial Scholarship
My name is Lily Shenkle and I am a high school senior preparing for my future college education and career! I have been attending Dubois Christian schools since Kindergarten (13 years) and have been an active member of my school. During my time at DCS I played Soccer for 6 years, Basketball for 7 years, Track and Field for 3 years, and was a part of Choir for 6 years. I was a captain of the soccer and basketball teams for my Junior and Senior Year. I have volunteered in many school events, including the DCS Auction, Craft Fair, and Elementary Sports Programs.
I am very passionate about servant leadership and serving in my church is very important to me. As a member of First Baptist Church of DuBois, and of Common Ground Youth Group. I have had the opportunity to participate in 5 separate mission trips to different parts of the world, 2 of which were outside of the country. I love music and serve my church by singing on the praise team, leading the worship team in youth group, and performing solo’s. I am also passionate about working with children and I love serving in my church nursery and helping as a crew leader in Vacation Bible School during the summer. Many of the mission trips I have been a part of have a strong element of children’s ministry, and this has grown my love and passion for showing God’s love to kids around the world!
I am the oldest of 4 girls in my family and I have very strong family values. I am a natural leader, enjoy organization and caring for the people around me! My hobbies include sports, reading, hiking, and writing. I am excited to begin my education in nursing at Liberty University this fall (2024). Medicine and biology have always been fascinating topics to me and I am excited to learn more about them and use my knowledge to care for people and touch their lives in a positive way!
Showing compassion and caring for people have always been strengths and passions of mine, and I hope to use those skills to both care for people in practical ways and encourage patients. This can often get neglected with busy schedules and lots of patients, but I hope to help each of my patients feel truly seen and cared for, as well as encourage the people that I work with. Theodore Roosevelt once said, "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." My goal is of course to be well-educated so that my patients feel comfortable with my knowledge. But it is also important to me that I communicate my care and concern so that patients feel comfortable in what is likely an uncomfortable situation. My ultimate goal is to bring God glory and do good for other people, and I hope to accomplish this within the field of nursing.
Growing up in church and surrounded by a strong Christian community, the importance of God’s love in our lives and showing that love to other people has been deeply impressed on my values and heart. I am excited to see what God’s plan is for my life and my career, and my hope is that through nursing, I am able to be a reflection of his love to my patients and co-workers. Thank you for providing this scholarship opportunity, and for your consideration of my application!