Leadership is a skill I believe is one of my strongest qualities due to my experience both inside and outside of school. I’ve been extremely lucky to have experiences most people my age don’t get to learn from, and I take deep pride in my skills and put them to use in all situations. In school, I partake in the PALS program, Peers Assistance and Leadership. We travel to elementary schools weekly to visit kids who have struggles either inside or outside of school. My third grader had just moved to Houston from Austin, where she was the new girl. I lead her through activities with our group to help her gain social skills to use outside of PALS. Then I had my kindergartener, he happened to be the social butterfly, though he had family struggles we talked through when he felt comfortable. Finally, my fourth grader, she had 10+ siblings all in one household. Her family struggled, though we were able to come together to talk and grow a bond. Through PALS, I was able to connect with kids on a different level I had never felt before, and those leadership skills came into play during my summer camp experience. This past summer, I worked for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto at their Katy Mills Day Camp. We had new girls weekly, anywhere from 10-30, and we taught them new weekly badge work. I worked full-time mentoring the girls, and I had the best summer of my life. My bosses always described me as just another kid there, I was so involved with the girls. I would lead badge work, songs, games, and crafts. I led the girls by learning attention-getters, I found my “camp voice”, and I learned to use disciplinary skills when necessary. Not only did I have the summer of my life, but I learned so many leadership skills I will continue to use in school, out of school, and into college life. I’ve been a part of Student Council since freshman year, where I decided to try out as an Outreach Coordinator. I had connections through Girl Scouts to different organizations around our community, so I was able to get members involved in community service. However, the club was struggling, our sponsor no longer worked at the school and we were left without a leader. With the help of our officers and new sponsor, we were able to hold 2 amazing growth years. This year as President, I plan to lead our officers to direct a well-organized, social, yet highly effective club. We plan events such as Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, monthly socials, volunteering, and strengthening the spirit throughout our school. This club has led me through so much internal growth, I cannot wait to lead this club using my growth and leadership skills I’ve learned! My leadership skills have led me to be the caring and attentive person I am today. I feel leadership goes beyond just giving direction, but showing how much you care about what you do. I use initiative skills to grow connections with the people around me through babysitting, clubs, work, volunteering, and classmates. Leadership is a skill I take pride in because my skills of guidance go beyond authority, I use my skills to connect with my audience.

Volunteering is what I would like to call a dying art, especially in my generation. To go against this issue, I completed my Silver Award; a project that must help your community and continue to serve a purpose once completed, and must be done over 50 hours. I worked with Cy Fair Helping Hands, my local food bank, and I was able to keep their clients protected by hand sewing over 300 face masks to hand out to the needy during the pandemic. To connect my Girl Scout experience to my school community, I as Student Council President, have encouraged my members to do similar. I host philanthropic events to encourage their involvement with the community, connecting our community life to our school life. Along with STUCO, I am an active member of Key Club and National Honors Society to complete 100+ hours of volunteer service on my own. I am also a member of PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership), where I mentor elementary and middle school and children that suffer from challenges inside or outside of school. My main goal is to connect my peers with my community, a goal I feel I have achieved through leadership and philanthropy.

High school is supposed to be a fresh start, but for me, it began as a place full of uncertainty and isolation. What made it so hard for me was the amount of change I experienced with the amalgamation of the pandemic, transition into high school, and grief. I lost my PawPaw on the third day of freshman year, and then later that year I lost my Grammy on Valentine’s Day. Everything felt so unfamiliar and overwhelming, with the combination of loss, I became lost. My anxiety deepened and led me to withdraw from my peers, which gave me a sense of solitude and insignificance. Towards the end of my freshman year, I had no ambition to join extracurriculars, though one of my only friends, the Student Council President, pressured me into running for an officer position in STUCO. I became the Vice President of Philanthropy, and while it was a relatively minute position, it was the turning point of my life. Sophomore year came with new fulfilling opportunities in Student Council to take a leadership position in growing a strong sense of community and service. I joined other clubs and challenged myself with advanced classes, expanding my knowledge and community. Life started to have a purpose, which opened my eyes to my purpose of philanthropy and service. I found immense joy in serving others that I’ve made this my sole priority in my high school experience. I am now the Student Council President where I actively lead my officers and members to make a positive impact on our community. I’m an active member of Key Club and NHS where I’m working to earn a combined 55 hours of service. I’m a Girl Scout of 12 years where I’ve strengthened my community and the legacy of Girl Scouts. I’ve earned my Silver Award, the second highest award a scout can earn, by sewing over 300 face masks during the pandemic to give to the needy. As a PAL mentor, I’ve formed meaningful connections with my pal-ees, supporting growth in their lives through their struggles. I’m an active member of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church where I participate in Youth Group twice a week, lector monthly, and a member of Junior Daughters of The King where I meet with the girls of my church to strengthen our relationship amongst each other and God. All of this is my “why” in life, it took all of high school’s weaknesses to realize my strengths, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the hardships I faced. I’m so thrilled to be committed to Texas A&M Mays Business School where I will pursue a degree in Business Administration starting in the fall of 2025. A&M has similar philanthropic morals as I do, so I’m excited to continue to serve thro. After school, I plan to become an accountant, and my dream is to work for a charity organization doing accounting. I’m excited to continue my passion for philanthropy beyond college, as the impact service has left on my community is vividly pictured in my personal life as well. Serving others has proven to be my outlet in life, and the idea of doing this as a lifelong career through business administration is a thrilling dream I could've never imagined.

“Happy Valentines [sic] Day!” is what I had written on my Grammy’s Valentine’s Day card in the year 2019. That minute missing apostrophe will permanently be engraved in my brain as a reminder of my Grammy and her infinite love for me through all of my seasons of life. I reflect on that absent apostrophe and remember that change can be difficult, yet change is only a provisional issue. My Grammy taught me grammar lessons daily; She was an English teacher, so she practiced the best grammar and etiquette all the time. When she drove us to places like the movie theater, we would tell her about what we “got” at the grocery store that day. She would then whip her head around, roll down the car window, and say to spit “got” out the window. “Got” was improper grammar. I had to change my language around my Grammy, and I would do anything to have that struggle again. On my Valentine’s Day card to her in 2019, I had simply forgotten to use an apostrophe. Of course, my Grammy corrected it. I had mailed her the card days prior, and when I saw her later that weekend, instead of thanking me, she took me straight to her kitchen table. With a red pen in hand, she sat me down, drew the apostrophe, and explained how important the apostrophe is. I remember rolling my eyes and asking myself, why was she so stressed about a small mistake on a card I took time to make for her? Nonetheless, a mediocre grandparent would just appreciate the effort, an indelible grandparent wouldn’t let that little mistake slide. Valentine’s Day 2022 was the day my Grammy unexpectedly passed away. She had suffered a fall that you and I could easily shake off and get right back up from, though her body was too fragile to withstand it. The day of celebrating love for your most cared-for people was the day I lost one of the people I cared most about. I think back now and remember all the times when I would roll my eyes and think she was being too harsh, not realizing those were the moments that shaped who I am today. If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I fear change. Maybe another thing you should know is that I love my family more than anything. That being said, my freshman year of high school was especially rough. On the third day of school, my PawPaw unexpectedly passed away due to a heart attack. He and I were not that close; although, I realize how both he and my Grammy helped shape my family. Everyone experiences loss at some point in their lives, but for me, it was more than just the loss of my grandparents. Freshman year was a huge change in itself and with the addition of loss in my life, my anxieties expanded in ways I had never felt before. However, as I’ve learned through high school, challenges due to change are only temporary. After freshman year, I hit my stride and gained confidence in more ways than I could have ever imagined. As I begin my senior year I realized those challenges helped shape my character. I’m proud to be a Girl Scout, I had the summer of my dreams mentoring younger scouts at summer camp, I’m the Student Council President, and none of this would have been possible without the conscientious love from my Grammy and the rigorous challenges I faced.

High school is supposed to be a fresh start, but for me, it began as a place full of uncertainty and isolation. What made it so hard for me was the amount of change I experienced with the amalgamation of the pandemic, transition into high school, and grief. I lost my PawPaw on the third day of freshman year, and then later that year I lost my Grammy on Valentine’s Day. Everything felt so unfamiliar and overwhelming, with the combination of loss, I became lost. My anxiety deepened and led me to withdraw from my peers, which gave me a sense of solitude and insignificance. Towards the end of my freshman year, I had no ambition to join extracurriculars, though one of my only friends, the Student Council President, pressured me into running for an officer position in STUCO. I became the Vice President of Philanthropy, and while it was a relatively minute position, it was the turning point of my life. Sophomore year came with new fulfilling opportunities in Student Council to take a leadership position in growing a strong sense of community and service. I joined other clubs and challenged myself with advanced classes, expanding my knowledge and community. Life started to have a purpose, which opened my eyes to my purpose of philanthropy and service. I found immense joy in serving others that I’ve made this my sole priority in my high school experience. I am now the Student Council President where I actively lead my officers and members to make a positive impact on our community. I’m an active member of Key Club and NHS where I’m working to earn a combined 55 hours of service. I’m a Girl Scout of 12 years where I’ve strengthened my community and the legacy of Girl Scouts. I’ve earned my Silver Award, the second highest award a scout can earn, by sewing over 300 face masks during the pandemic to give to the needy. As a PAL mentor, I’ve formed meaningful connections with my pal-ees, supporting growth in their lives through their struggles. I’m an active member of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church where I participate in Youth Group twice a week, lector monthly, and a member of Junior Daughters of The King where I meet with the girls of my church to strengthen our relationship amongst each other and God. All of this is my “why” in life, it took all of high school’s weaknesses to realize my strengths, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the hardships I faced. I’m so thrilled to be committed to Texas A&M Mays Business School where I will pursue a degree in Business Administration starting in the fall of 2025. A&M has similar philanthropic morals as I do, so I’m excited to continue to serve thro. After school, I plan to become an accountant, and my dream is to work for a charity organization doing accounting. I’m excited to continue my passion for philanthropy beyond college, as the impact it’s left on me and the impact I can make on my community is my “why”.

I have found immense joy in serving others, which is why I’ve made this my sole priority throughout my high school experience. I’m the Student Council President where I actively lead my officers and members to impact our community positively. I’m an active Key Club and NHS member where I’m earning a combined 55 hours of service. I’m a Girl Scout of 12 years where I’ve strengthened my community through the legacy of Girl Scouts, and I’ve earned my Silver Award, the second highest award a scout can earn, by sewing over 300 face masks during the pandemic to give to the needy. As a PAL mentor, I’ve formed meaningful connections with my pal-ees, supporting growth in their lives through their struggles. I’m a member of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church where I participate in Youth Group, lector, and practice Junior Daughters of The King where I meet with the girls of my church to strengthen our relationship amongst God. I’m so thrilled to be committed to Texas A&M Mays Business School where I’ll pursue a degree in Business Administration starting in the fall of 2025. I am a first generation college student, so to get this acceptance took lots of patience and hard work, but I am thrilled at the opportunity. A&M has similar philanthropic morals as I do, so I’m excited to continue to serve. After school, I plan to become an accountant, and my dream is to work for a charity organization doing accounting. I’m excited to continue my passion for philanthropy beyond college, as the impact it’s left on me and the impact I can make on my community is my “why”.

High school is supposed to be a fresh start, but for me, it began as a place full of uncertainty and isolation. What made it so hard for me was the amount of change I experienced with the amalgamation of the pandemic, transition into high school, and grief. I lost my PawPaw on the third day of freshman year, and then later that year I lost my Grammy on Valentine’s Day. Everything felt so unfamiliar and overwhelming, with the combination of loss, I became lost. My anxiety deepened and led me to withdraw from my peers, which gave me a sense of solitude and insignificance. Towards the end of my freshman year, I had no ambition to join extracurriculars, though one of my only friends, the Student Council President, pressured me into running for an officer position in STUCO. I became the Vice President of Philanthropy, and while it was a relatively minute position, it was the turning point of my life. Sophomore year came with new fulfilling opportunities in Student Council to take a leadership position in growing a strong sense of community and service. I joined other clubs and challenged myself with advanced classes, expanding my knowledge and community. Life started to have a purpose, which opened my eyes to my purpose of philanthropy and service. I found immense joy in serving others that I’ve made this my sole priority in my high school experience. I am now the Student Council President where I actively lead my officers and members to make a positive impact on our community. I’m an active member of Key Club and NHS where I’m working to earn a combined 55 hours of service. I’m a Girl Scout of 12 years where I’ve strengthened my community and the legacy of Girl Scouts. I’ve earned my Silver Award, the second highest award a scout can earn, by sewing over 300 face masks during the pandemic to give to the needy. As a PAL mentor, I’ve formed meaningful connections with my pal-ees, supporting growth in their lives through their struggles. I’m an active member of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church where I participate in Youth Group twice a week, lector monthly, and a member of Junior Daughters of The King where I meet with the girls of my church to strengthen our relationship amongst each other and God. All of this is my “why” in life, it took all of high school’s weaknesses to realize my strengths, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the hardships I faced. I’m so thrilled to be committed to Texas A&M Mays Business School where I will pursue a degree in Business Administration starting in the fall of 2025. A&M has similar philanthropic morals as I do, so I’m excited to continue to serve thro. After school, I plan to become an accountant, and my dream is to work for a charity organization doing accounting. I’m excited to continue my passion for philanthropy beyond college, as the impact service has left on my community is vividly pictured in my personal life as well. Serving others has proven to be my outlet in life, and the idea of doing this as a lifelong career through business administration is a thrilling dream I could've never imagined.

Leadership is a skill I believe is one of my strongest qualities due to my experience both inside and outside of school. I’ve been extremely lucky to have experiences most people my age don’t get to learn from, and I take deep pride in my skills and put them to use in all situations. It’s my most proud skill I am honored to carry with me through college and beyond to create a positive environment for myself and others. In school, I partake in the PALS program, Peers Assistance and Leadership. We travel to elementary schools weekly to visit kids who have struggles either inside or outside of school. My third grader had just moved to Houston from Austin, where she was the new girl. I lead her through activities with our group to help her gain social skills to use outside of PALS. Then I had my kindergartener, he happened to be the social butterfly, though he had family struggles we talked through when he felt comfortable. Finally, my fourth grader, she had 10+ siblings all in one household. Her family struggled, though we were able to come together to talk and grow a bond. Through PALS, I was able to connect with kids on a different level I had never felt before, and those leadership skills came into play during my summer camp experience. This past summer, I worked for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto at their Katy Mills Day Camp. We had new girls weekly, anywhere from 10-30, and we taught them new weekly badge work. I worked full-time mentoring the girls, and I had the best summer of my life. My bosses always described me as just another kid there, I was so involved with the girls. I would lead badge work, songs, games, and crafts. I led the girls by learning attention-getters, I found my “camp voice”, and I learned to use disciplinary skills when necessary. Not only did I have the summer of my life, but I learned so many leadership skills I will continue to use in school, out of school, and into college life. I’ve been a part of Student Council since freshman year, where I decided to try out as an Outreach Coordinator. I had connections through Girl Scouts to different organizations around our community, so I was able to get members involved in community service. However, the club was struggling, our sponsor no longer worked at the school and we were left without a leader. With the help of our officers and new sponsor, we were able to hold 2 amazing growth years. This year as President, I plan to lead our officers to direct a well-organized, social, yet highly effective club. We plan events such as Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, monthly socials, volunteering, and strengthening the spirit throughout our school. This club has led me through so much internal growth, I cannot wait to lead this club using my growth and leadership skills I’ve learned! My leadership skills have led me to be the caring and attentive person I am today. I feel leadership goes beyond just giving direction, but showing how much you care about what you do. I use initiative skills to grow connections with the people around me through babysitting, clubs, work, volunteering, and classmates. Leadership is a skill I take pride in because my skills of guidance go beyond authority, I use my skills to connect with my audience. I look forward to taking these leadership positions to new heights through college and even beyond to better the environment around me and my personal life.

High school is supposed to be a fresh start, but for me, it began as a place full of uncertainty and isolation. What made it so hard for me was the amount of change I experienced with the amalgamation of the pandemic, transition into high school, and grief. I lost my PawPaw on the third day of freshman year, and then later that year I lost my Grammy on Valentine’s Day. Everything felt so unfamiliar and overwhelming, with the combination of loss, I became lost. My anxiety deepened and led me to withdraw from my peers, which gave me a sense of solitude and insignificance. Towards the end of my freshman year, I had no ambition to join extracurriculars, though one of my only friends, the Student Council President, pressured me into running for an officer position in STUCO. I became the Vice President of Philanthropy, and while it was a relatively minute position, it was the turning point of my life. Sophomore year came with new fulfilling opportunities in Student Council to take a leadership position in growing a strong sense of community and service. I joined other clubs and challenged myself with advanced classes, expanding my knowledge and community. Life started to have a purpose, which opened my eyes to my purpose of philanthropy and service. I found immense joy in serving others that I’ve made this my sole priority in my high school experience. I am now the Student Council President where I actively lead my officers and members to make a positive impact on our community. I’m an active member of Key Club and NHS where I’m working to earn a combined 55 hours of service. I’m a Girl Scout of 12 years where I’ve strengthened my community and the legacy of Girl Scouts. I’ve earned my Silver Award, the second highest award a scout can earn, by sewing over 300 face masks during the pandemic to give to the needy. As a PAL mentor, I’ve formed meaningful connections with my pal-ees, supporting growth in their lives through their struggles. I’m an active member of St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church where I participate in Youth Group twice a week, lector monthly, and a member of Junior Daughters of The King where I meet with the girls of my church to strengthen our relationship amongst each other and God. All of this is my “why” in life, it took all of high school’s weaknesses to realize my strengths, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the hardships I faced. I’m so thrilled to be committed to Texas A&M Mays Business School where I will pursue a degree in Business Administration starting in the fall of 2025. A&M has similar philanthropic morals as I do, so I’m excited to continue to serve thro. After school, I plan to become an accountant, and my dream is to work for a charity organization doing accounting. I’m excited to continue my passion for philanthropy beyond college, as the impact it’s left on me and the impact I can make on my community is my “why”.

Leadership is a skill I believe is one of my strongest qualities due to my experience both inside and outside of school. I’ve been extremely lucky to have experiences most people my age don’t get to learn from, and I take deep pride in my skills and put them to use in all situations. I give all thanks to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Troop 113035, for my current strength in leadership and compassion for my surrounding community. If it weren't for my 12 years in Girl Scouts, I wouldn't be the passionate, creative, and positive person I am today. My Silver Award is one of the accomplishments I've taken the most pride in as a Girl Scout. I had reached out to Cy Fair Helping Hands, my local food bank and I was able to hear their needs for more ways to keep their clients protected. I’ve loved to sew ever since I was little, so I saw the perfect opportunity to sew reusable, effective face masks to allow all of my community to stay safe. I planned everything from how to make the masks, sewing over 300 masks, and delivering them to the less fortunate. I especially loved doing this for my community because I got to see first-hand the difference I could make, just at 14 years old. Along with my Silver Award, I have also earned my Leadership in Action award, a project where I worked to lead Daisies and Brownies through the process of selling Girl Scout cookies. I spent months communicating with my fellow Cadettes through Ambassadors on how to prepare for our event. When it came to presenting to the girls, I gave them all of my sales tips and how to prepare for success. Working with the younger scouts has always been a passion of mine, I understand the art of Girl Scouts has surpassed over time, and I've made it my mission to promote the beauty of this amazing program to continue it for generations to come. I worked for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto this past summer at their Katy Mills Day Camp. We had new girls weekly, anywhere from 10-30, and we taught them new weekly badge work. I worked full-time mentoring the girls and had the best summer of my life. I would lead badge work, songs, games, and crafts. I led the girls by learning attention-getters, found my “camp voice”, and learned to use disciplinary skills when necessary. Not only did I have the summer of my life, but I learned so many leadership skills I will continue to use in school, out of school, and into college life. I've learned such amazing skills and knowledge to apply everyday throughout my life beyond school as a Girl Scout, though I've also made life-long memories I will never forget. My troop has dwindled down over time, but with who remains, we hold the strongest bond. I'll never forget our campouts at Misty Meadows, Agnes Arnold, or Casa Mare. I take pride in the leadership committee's I've been on to hold our community campouts, events, and rallies. I will always remember my lessons learned from badge work, my Bronze and Silver Awards, and community service. Girl Scouts helped me come out of my shell starting in 1st grade and has brought me places I could have never imagined, and for that, I am forever grateful for the passion of my mentors to evolve my personal passion for my community and Girl Scout family.

Leadership is a skill I believe is one of my strongest qualities due to my experience both inside and outside of school. I’ve been extremely lucky to have experiences most people my age don’t get to learn from, and I take deep pride in my skills and put them to use in all situations. I plan to use these skills to pursue a degree in accouting. In school, I partake in the PALS program, Peers Assistance and Leadership. We travel to elementary schools weekly to visit kids who have struggles either inside or outside of school. My third grader had just moved to Houston from Austin, where she was the new girl. I lead her through activities with our group to help her gain social skills to use outside of PALS. Then I had my kindergartener, he happened to be the social butterfly, though he had family struggles we talked through when he felt comfortable. Finally, my fourth grader, she had 10+ siblings all in one household. Her family struggled, though we were able to come together to talk and grow a bond. Through PALS, I was able to connect with kids on a different level I had never felt before, and those leadership skills came into play during my summer camp experience. This past summer, I worked for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto at their Katy Mills Day Camp. We had new girls weekly, anywhere from 10-30, and we taught them new weekly badge work. I worked full-time mentoring the girls, and I had the best summer of my life. My bosses always described me as just another kid there, I was so involved with the girls. I would lead badge work, songs, games, and crafts. I led the girls by learning attention-getters, I found my “camp voice”, and I learned to use disciplinary skills when necessary. Not only did I have the summer of my life, but I learned so many leadership skills I will continue to use in school, out of school, and into college life. I’ve been a part of Student Council since freshman year, where I decided to try out as an Outreach Coordinator. I had connections through Girl Scouts to different organizations around our community, so I was able to get members involved in community service. However, the club was struggling, our sponsor no longer worked at the school and we were left without a leader. With the help of our officers and new sponsor, we were able to hold 2 amazing growth years. This year as President, I plan to lead our officers to direct a well-organized, social, yet highly effective club. We plan events such as Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, monthly socials, volunteering, and strengthening the spirit throughout our school. This club has led me through so much internal growth, I cannot wait to lead this club using my growth and leadership skills I’ve learned! My leadership skills have led me to be the caring and attentive person I am today. I feel leadership goes beyond just giving direction, but showing how much you care about what you do. I use initiative skills to grow connections with the people around me through babysitting, clubs, work, volunteering, and classmates. Leadership is a skill I take pride in because my skills of guidance go beyond authority, I use my skills to connect with my audience. My leadership skills will come into a huge part of my career in accounting, which will influence the rest of my life and the work I provide for others.

Leadership is a skill I believe is one of my strongest qualities due to my experience both inside and outside of school. I’ve been extremely lucky to have experiences most people my age don’t get to learn from, and I take deep pride in my skills and put them to use in all situations. In school, I partake in the PALS program, Peers Assistance and Leadership. We travel to elementary schools weekly to visit kids who have struggles either inside or outside of school. My third grader had just moved to Houston from Austin, where she was the new girl. I lead her through activities with our group to help her gain social skills to use outside of PALS. Then I had my kindergartener, he happened to be the social butterfly, though he had family struggles we talked through when he felt comfortable. Finally, my fourth grader, she had 10+ siblings all in one household. Her family struggled, though we were able to come together to talk and grow a bond. Through PALS, I was able to connect with kids on a different level I had never felt before, and those leadership skills came into play during my summer camp experience. This past summer, I worked for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto at their Katy Mills Day Camp. We had new girls weekly, anywhere from 10-30, and we taught them new weekly badge work. I worked full-time mentoring the girls, and I had the best summer of my life. My bosses always described me as just another kid there, I was so involved with the girls. I would lead badge work, songs, games, and crafts. I led the girls by learning attention-getters, I found my “camp voice”, and I learned to use disciplinary skills when necessary. Not only did I have the summer of my life, but I learned so many leadership skills I will continue to use in school, out of school, and into college life. I’ve been a part of Student Council since freshman year, where I decided to try out as an Outreach Coordinator. I had connections through Girl Scouts to different organizations around our community, so I was able to get members involved in community service. However, the club was struggling, our sponsor no longer worked at the school and we were left without a leader. With the help of our officers and new sponsor, we were able to hold 2 amazing growth years. This year as President, I plan to lead our officers to direct a well-organized, social, yet highly effective club. We plan events such as Senior Sunrise, Senior Sunset, monthly socials, volunteering, and strengthening the spirit throughout our school. This club has led me through so much internal growth, I cannot wait to lead this club using my growth and leadership skills I’ve learned! My leadership skills have led me to be the caring and attentive person I am today. I feel leadership goes beyond just giving direction, but showing how much you care about what you do. I use initiative skills to grow connections with the people around me through babysitting, clubs, work, volunteering, and classmates. Leadership is a skill I take pride in because my skills of guidance go beyond authority, I use my skills to connect with my audience.

I am so incredibly passionate about my community in Houston, Texas, and anything and everything I can do to help is a priority for me. I have dedicated the past 10 years of my life to Girl Scouts, where I have made a very impactful change for the better. As a girl scout, there are 3 awards you can earn to show your commitment to your community, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold reward. I have completed my Bronze and Silver and am currently working towards my Gold. Outside of girl scouts, I am a member of Key Club where I volunteer regularly, and I am a Vice President of our school's Student Council. Helping my community is one of the most important things to me because of the first-hand experiences I have seen over my volunteering inside and outside of school. I completed my Bronze award during my elementary school years, where my girl scout troop and I came together to improve our school's butterfly garden. This garden was to give a peaceful, beautiful place for anyone to sit and relax in. We also had informational signs to inform the kids from our school and our community of how the garden worked, what kind of wildlife lived there, and how to keep the garden and community safe. For my Silver award in middle school, this was during COVID-19. I had previously worked with a local food pantry through Girl Scouts, and I had seen firsthand the lack of protection from the deadly virus to those who couldn't afford it. I hand sewed 300 face masks for children, women, and men to hand out to those in need of a mask. I got to hand some of them out in person, and to see the look on the faces of those in need was one of the most rewarding things I have ever experienced. These people had to come to the food pantry for basic needs, so purchasing face masks during the inflation was not an option for them, so this made such a big impact on their lives as well. I am currently a junior in high school, and I have found the organization I am most passionate about, another local food bank, where they have so many homeless and needy people that come to their organization for basic needs. I volunteer there often through Key Club, and wow, it is such an amazing feeling seeing their faces light up when I drive a big shopping cart full to the brim with food for themselves and their families. I have been in contact with the directors there, and I plan to complete this amazing accomplishment over the upcoming summer, which I am so excited to start. My journey in helping the community is only starting from here, as I am working officially this summer at a Girl Scout camp, and I plan to consistently volunteer around my community as my life goes on. Girl Scouts and local shelters/ food banks have always been a place for me to grow not only through my community, though also personally. Whenever I do an act of kindness and growth in my community, that same kindness and form of self growth pours back into me, which is the best gift one could receive. With this amazing feeling, I want to spread my actions among others so we as a community can continue to make the world a better place for others and ourselves.