Sports have been a super big part of my life. In my small hometown, everyone had to play to have a team. I was blessed to have the opportunity to play Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track, and Golf. Some of my favorite memories are in sports. I miss High School Athletics but truly enjoy intramural football and basketball in College. Rascal Flatts once sang, "Life is a highway." This highway has curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for the future. My best quality is adapting and rolling with the road I'm traveling. I want to travel through life, helping people wherever the road leads. I set my goals to sports and exercise sciences because I had an incredible physical therapist who helped me regain the use of my shoulder and return to everyday active life. Those were scary days, having surgery and the unknown of how the results would turn out. I can't imagine the outcome if I didn't have the most positive, motivating physical therapist coach. He didn't give up, and he didn't let me either. His kind, giving spirit positively impacted my attitude toward making a difference for others. No matter where my life leads me, I will work hard to impact the world positively. I see myself in physical therapy, helping people get where they want to be. I have always been highly passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery in my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help hurt people recover and return to their dream life. I love to teach, present, and share with others. I genuinely believe those who work in sports can significantly impact the people around them, so wherever my path leads me, I will do it with 100% passion and effort. This Scholarship would genuinely help me finish out my Senior year in College. I have had to borrow some money to get through, and it would be so beneficial not to use a loan this final year. I have found my niche in sports. I want to start my career without a heavy burden of debt.

I am Unique, and I always plan to give back. Rascal Flatts once sang, "Life is a highway." This highway has curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for a future individual. My best quality is adapting and rolling with the road I travel. I want to travel through life, helping people wherever the road leads. I set my goals to sports and exercise sciences because I had an incredible physical therapist who helped me regain the use of my shoulder and return to everyday active life. Community Involvement has always been a big priority in the Walden Home. We have committed to community service to help others for as long as I can remember. Our family was blessed one Christmas when my dad lost his job, and we had nothing. The community rallied together and sent angels to bless us during the darkest days of my childhood. It was a memory of blessing I will never forget. After that, I dedicated my life to sharing that feeling of hope with others. As soon as I could remember, I would drag my family to various places to share the love. We would deliver Meals on Wheels, and Snack packs for kids, run a booth at the community service fair, Kool Kids "Ag" Stravaganza, sponsor a family at Christmas in need, and many more. When I got to college, I worked harder and didn't stop helping others. I got involved at the Baptist Student Ministries and signed up for any opportunities to make a difference. One of the most rewarding was signing up for eight weeks of service in New Mexico this summer. I traveled all over New Mexico, helping in seven different locations. One week was remodeling a church; the next week, I taught Vacation Bible School; the following week, I served as a counselor at a church camp. I also traveled to Arlington, Texas, and worked at the Christmas store. At the Christmas Store, we shared Christmas gifts with families in this vast warehouse. Parents can pick from thousands of toys for their children at no cost. They have to come and listen to the Christmas Story. We stocked the warehouse, helped parents choose gifts, kept kids entertained, loaded and unloaded, and then repeated for days. It was hard work but so very rewarding. I also volunteered during Spring Break for Beach Reach. This community service event is also an incredible experience. You travel to South Padre Island to help escort partygoers back to their hotels after celebrating at the bar. We ensure they are not driving or endangering others after too many drinks. We also try and share the good news of Jesus. We had over 27 people commit their lives to the Lord and then get Baptized in the ocean. It was a crazy experience but so rewarding. I have had a great college beginning and look forward to finishing my Sports and Exercise sciences degree so I can help others for a lifetime. I am going to a BSM Lead Conference in just a few days to see what opportunities are out there that will change lives and encourage others to make the community an essential part of their lives. Helping others and setting goals to keep the hope and love moving forward is in my heart.

Community Involvement has always been a big priority in the Walden Home. We have committed to community service to help others for as long as I can remember. Our family was blessed one Christmas when my dad lost his job, and we had nothing. The community rallied together and sent angels to bless us during the darkest days of my childhood. It was a memory of blessing I will never forget. After that, I dedicated my life to sharing that feeling of hope with others. As soon as I could remember, I would drag my family to all sorts of places to share the love. We would deliver Meals on Wheels, and Snack packs for kids, run a booth at the community service fair, work in the Kool Kids "Ag" Stravaganza, sponsor a family at Christmas in need, and many more. When I got to college, I didn't stop helping others; I worked harder. I got involved at the Baptist Student Ministries and signed up for any opportunities to make a difference. One of the most rewarding was signing up for eight weeks of service in New Mexico this summer. I traveled all over New Mexico, helping in seven different locations. One week was remodeling a church; the next week, I taught Vacation Bible School; the following week, I served as a counselor at a church camp. Helping others and setting goals to keep the hope and love moving forward is in my heart. I will continue serving others for a lifetime. I have learned time management by being responsible in college. It is so easy to get distracted and off the focused plan in college. I think living in the dorms is a perfect example. You sit down to study and craziness happens in the halls. It is hard to stay focused on all the studying required in college but I am getting better at it with the more concentrated classes. I try and stay focused on the result of someday being an awesome physical therapist and truly making a difference for others. I know that my physical therapist made me work so hard to get the use of my shoulder back after surgery. All that work paid off and I'm able to play golf, basketball, and flag football. I still am active in shooting sports, working out, and staying healthy. I need this scholarship for so many reasons. My family has had so many hardships this year. I am struggling to continue my education because part-time pay is not enough. I want to continue and make a difference, but the college expenses are too much. I would love to volunteer and do more for others, but money issues stand in the way. It would take some of the stress of education off my plate. I was blessed with this opportunity, I would pay it forward.

Sports have been a super big part of my life. In my small hometown, everyone had to play to have a team. I was blessed to have the opportunity to play: Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track, and Golf. Some of my favorite memories are in sports. I miss High School Athletics but truly enjoy intramural football and basketball in College. Rascal Flatts once sang, "Life is a highway." This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for the future. My best quality is adapting and rolling with the road I'm traveling. I want to travel through life, helping people no matter where the road leads me. I set my goals to sports and exercise sciences because I had an incredible physical therapist that helped me regain the use of my shoulder and get back to everyday active life. Those were scary days, having surgery and the unknown of how the results would turn out. I can't imagine the outcome if I didn't have the most positive, motivating physical therapist coach. He didn't give up, and he didn't let me either. His kind, giving spirit positively impacted me and my attitude toward making a difference for others. No matter where my life leads me, I will work hard to impact the world positively. I see myself in physical therapy, helping people get where they want to be. I have always been highly passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery in my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who are hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I love to teach, present, and share with others. I genuinely believe those who work in sports can significantly impact the people around them, so wherever my path leads me; I will do it with 100% passion and effort.

My mom is my hero. She is a pre-k teacher and has done so for over 30 years. She makes it look fun, and she never seems to be discouraged, bored, or pessimistic. She serves with a happy heart no matter what the project. She helps in our community by teaching Sunday School to cook meals at the concession stand. She is the cheer sponsor and PTA president and helps anyone and everyone. I have watched her work tirelessly without any reward but by offering acts of kindness. I want to be like her. I try now to volunteer, be a good leader, and set a good example. I finish what I start, work hard every day, and do service with a happy heart. I want to set goals every day where I am helping in some way. I have always been active in my community, school, and church. I want to continue that legacy in my college education. I want to give back to the community and improve the world. I know it will not be easy: a proper education is hard work, especially a college education. I feel like I have never stopped learning and growing. I feel like the day I stop learning is the day I die. I have set goals and worked hard to make them happen. Growing up in a small town, I have had to step up and be right in the middle. I had to push through exhausted and get it done. It wasn't an option to not show up or not help. We all had to do more than our fair share in our town. We all do many hours of community service or community outreach. We all do this to make our school, church, and programs work successfully. Being a part of our community is rewarding, but you must be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile. Being lazy is not an option. I strive toward this daily. I have many amazing stories about my adventures and hometown characters that made me who I am today. I will take one day at a time and let the Lord lead me to where he can use me the most on this earth. I will finish what I start, I will work hard in everything I do, and I will do service with a happy heart. Taking out the trash, announcing morning announcements, helping a friend with a problem, or gathering stuff for the coach are small, but they make a difference in the long run. I plan to live my life this way consistently and address some of the challenges that America needs to face in the future. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a tiny piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep "rolling" no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I see success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these "parts" will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me excellent tools to "roll" on.

Community Involvement has always been a big priority in the Walden Home. We have committed to community service to help others for as long as I can remember. Our family was blessed one Christmas when my dad lost his job, and we had nothing. The community rallied together and sent angels to bless us during the darkest days of my childhood. It was a memory of blessing I will never forget. After that, I dedicated my life to sharing that feeling of hope with others. As soon as I could remember, I would drag my family to all sorts of places to share the love. We would deliver Meals on Wheels, and Snack packs for kids, run a booth at the community service fair, work in the Kool Kids "Ag" Stravaganza, sponsor a family at Christmas in need, and many more. When I got to college, I didn't stop helping others; I worked harder. I got involved at the Baptist Student Ministries and signed up for any opportunities to make a difference. One of the most rewarding was signing up for eight weeks of service in New Mexico this summer. I traveled all over New Mexico, helping in seven different locations. One week was remodeling a church; the next week, I taught Vacation Bible School; the following week, I served as a counselor at a church camp. I also traveled to Arlington, Texas, and worked at the Christmas store. At the Christmas Store, we shared Christmas gifts with families in this vast warehouse. Parents can pick from thousands of toys for their children at no cost. They have to come and listen to the Christmas Story. We stocked the warehouse, helped parents choose gifts, kept kids entertained, loaded and unloaded, and then repeated for days. It was hard work but so very rewarding. I also volunteered during Spring Break for Beach Reach. This community service event is also an incredible experience. You travel to South Padre Island to help escort partygoers back to their hotels after celebrating at the bar. We ensure they are not driving or endangering others after too many drinks. We also try and share the good news of Jesus. We had over 27 people commit their lives to the Lord and then get Baptized in the ocean. It was a crazy experience but so rewarding. I have had a great college beginning and look forward to finishing my degree in Sports and Exercise sciences so I can help others for a lifetime. I am going to a BSM Lead Conference in just a few days to see what other opportunities are out there that will change lives and encourage others to make the community an essential part of their lives. Helping others and setting goals to keep the hope and love moving forward is in my heart. I need this scholarship for so many reasons. My family has had so many hardships this year. I am struggling to continue my education because part-time pay is not enough. I want to continue and make a difference, but the college expenses are too much. I would love to volunteer and do more for others, but money issues stand in the way. If I were blessed with this opportunity, I would pay it forward.

I love to teach, present, and share with others. I genuinely believe those who work in sports can significantly impact those around them, so wherever my path leads me; I will do it with 100% passion and effort. I have always been highly passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery in my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who are hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I know there are endless opportunities in this field, so I am still open to any new opportunities. I am trying to keep up my grades, show my work ethic, and prove that I want to be here. I think that I can inspire others and make long-lasting impacts on people. Rascal Flatts once sang, "Life is a highway." This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for the future. My best quality is adapting and rolling with the road I'm traveling. I want to travel through life, helping people no matter where the road leads me. I set my goals to sports and exercise sciences because I had an incredible physical therapist that helped me regain the use of my shoulder and get back to everyday active life. Those were scary days, having surgery and the unknown of how the results would turn out. I can't imagine the outcome if I didn't have the most positive, motivating physical therapist coach. He didn't give up, and he didn't let me either. His kind, giving spirit positively impacted me and my attitude toward making a difference for others. This year I dedicated myself to helping in so many ways. One of my favorite experiences was helping others the week before Christmas. I traveled to Arlington to help run the Christmas Store. This program was the most organized team effort. We opened up a warehouse of toys and offered it to anyone who would listen to the Christmas story, then adults were allowed to shop for free from a vast selection of toys. We worked hard for five days to keep the store stocked and ready for thousands to shop. We did everything from loading and unloading to keeping the kids busy while parents shopped. Another opportunity to bless others was this summer. I spent eight weeks in New Mexico working in seven different locations in mission work. I would work one-week remodeling a church, then the next week teaching vacation bible school, and continue to another area to work a summer camp. It was an experience of a lifetime. These adventures in college have genuinely shown me more about myself and will impact my future.`

Leaving a legacy is so important. I believe there are different types of gifts. Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was a little kid. I will leave my mark on the road of life and my legacy. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. I see success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Leadership has given me the most excellent tools to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through leading and hands-on that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active 4-H member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to adjust and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. I have always been highly passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery in my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who are hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I love to teach, present, and share with others. I genuinely believe those who work in sports can significantly impact those around them, wherever my path leads me. I will do it with 100% passion and effort. I know there are endless opportunities in this field of sports and exercise science, so I am still open to any new opportunities. I am trying to keep up my grades, show my work ethic, and prove that I want to be here. I think that I can inspire others and make long-lasting impacts on people.

I love to teach, present, and share with others. I genuinely believe those who work in sports can significantly impact those around them, so wherever my path leads me, I will do it with 100% passion and effort. I have always been highly passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many different sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery in my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who are hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I know there are endless opportunities in this field, so I am still open to any new opportunities. I am trying to keep up my grades, show my work ethic, and prove that I want to be here. I think that I can inspire others and make long-lasting impacts on people. Rascal Flatts once sang, "Life is a highway." This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for a future student. I think my best quality is being able to adapt and roll with the road I'm traveling on. Everyone has challenges they face. However, I hope to function and stay focused even during stressful times. I also think of myself as a good listener and problem solver. My friends seem to come to me for advice and motivation. I believe that is an excellent quality to have. I want to help my friends in tough times and for people to feel confident confiding in me in problem-solving situations. I think so many essential characteristics are a must for success. Being passionate about setting goals, making life-long friendships, and adapting to challenging conditions is very valuable in the life journey. I can see myself teaching, coaching, and mentoring others. My mom has dedicated over 31 years to teaching. I have seen kids, of kids, and their kids talk of having my mom as their teacher. She made a difference, and I want to make that a legacy of helping others.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me well-balanced, well-rounded, and prepared for a future student. I think my best quality is adapting and rolling with the road I'm traveling on. I want to travel through life, helping people no matter where the road leads me. I set my goals to sports and exercise sciences because I had an incredible physical therapist that helped me regain the use of my shoulder and get back to everyday active life. Those were scary days, having surgery and the unknown of how the results would turn out. I can't imagine the outcome if I didn't have the most positive, motivating physical therapist coach out there. He didn't give up, and he didn't let me either. His kind, giving spirit positively impacted me and my attitude toward making a difference for others. This year I dedicated myself to helping in so many ways. One of my favorite experiences of helping others happened the week before Christmas. I traveled to Arlington to help run the Christmas Store. This program was the most organized team effort. Where we opened up a warehouse of toys and offered it to anyone who would listen to the Christmas story, then adults were allowed to shop for free from a vast selection of toys. We worked hard for five days to keep the store stocked and ready for thousands to shop. We did everything from loading and unloading to keeping the kids busy while parents shopped. Another opportunity to bless others was this summer. I spent eight weeks in New Mexico working in seven different locations in mission work. I would work one-week remodeling a church, then the next week teaching vacation bible school, then continue to another location to work a summer camp. It was an experience of a lifetime. No matter where my life leads me, I will work hard to impact the world positively. I can see myself in physical therapy, helping people get back where they want to be. I have always been extremely passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many different sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I love to teach, present, and share with others. I truly believe that the people who work in sports can make significant impacts on the people around them so wherever my path leads me, I will do it with 100% passion and effort.

Community Involvement has always been a big priority in the Walden Home. We have committed to community service to help others for as long as I can remember. Our family was blessed one Christmas when my dad lost his job, and we had nothing. The community rallied together and sent us angels to bless us during the darkest days of my childhood. It was a memory of blessing I will never forget. After that, I dedicated my life to sharing that feeling of hope with others. As soon as I could remember, I would drag my family to all sorts of places to share the love. We would deliver Meals on Wheels, and Snack packs for kids, run a booth at the community service fair, work in the Kool Kids "Ag" Stravaganza, sponsor a family at Christmas in need, and many more. When I got to college, I didn't stop helping others; I worked harder. I got involved at the Baptist Student Ministries and signed up for any and all opportunities to make a difference. One of the most rewarding was signing up for eight weeks of service in New Mexico this summer. I traveled all over New Mexico, helping in seven different locations. One week was remodeling a church; the next week, I taught Vacation Bible School; the following week, I served as a counselor at a church camp. I also traveled to Arlington, Texas, and worked at the Christmas store. At the Christmas Store, we shared Christmas gifts with families in this vast warehouse. Parents can pick from thousands of toys for their children at no cost. They have to come and listen to the Christmas Story. We stocked the warehouse, we helped parents choose gifts, kept kids entertained, loaded and unloaded, and then repeated for days. It was hard work but so very rewarding. I also volunteered during Spring Break for Beach Reach. This community service event is also an incredible experience. You travel to South Padre Island to help escort partygoers back to their hotels after they have been celebrating at the bar. We ensure they are not driving or endangering others after too many drinks. We also try and share the good news of Jesus. We had over 27 people commit their lives to the Lord and then get Baptized in the ocean. It was a crazy experience but so rewarding. I have had an amazing college beginning and look forward to finishing my degree in Sports and Exercise sciences so I can help others for a lifetime. I am going to a BSM Lead Conference in just a few days to see what other opportunities are out there that will change lives and encourage others to make the community an essential part of their lives. Helping others and setting goals to keep the hope and love moving forward are on my heart.

Life Lessons are all so important but some of the most remembered lessons come from having to trudge through the hard path. I have had my fair share and I know there will be many more to come. I think the ones that hurt the most are the ones where I try so hard to be successful and find out you were not selected or chosen for the job or position you really wanted. I know that it makes you work harder, and it makes you more well-rounded but nevertheless, it hurts. I am not the kind of person to quit. It makes me only more motivated to try a different way or look for something even better. I have had to learn at college to buckle down, plow onward, look for the good in an awful situation, and have faith. Growing up is hard but necessary. It was easy as a kid, and I learned that my family and friends made the trail a little brighter along the way. I hope that I can repay the favor to my family and friends because they helped me. I hope that I can help many in my life journey. People need people and kindness goes a long way. The facts are that life lessons are not easy. They make you choose a path. They also define you by how you handle it. I have definitely made some wrong decisions but I have learned from every one of them. I will continue to search for a positive path. I will reflect and try again on my failures. I will take criticism and learn from it. I will try my best to not give up and make my world a better place.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. I think my best quality I have is to be able to adapt and roll with the road I'm traveling on. Everyone has challenges they face. However, I hope that I can function and stay focused even in the stressful times. I also think of myself as a good listener, and problem solver. My friends seem to come to me for advice and motivation. I think that is a good quality to have. I want to be able to help my friends in tough times, and for people to feel confident in confiding in me with problem solving situations. I think there are so many important characteristics that are a must in success. Being passionate about setting goals, making live-long friendships, and adaptability to adjust to tough situations is very valuable in the life journey. I have always been extremely passionate about sports as well as physical fitness. I was lucky enough to play many different sports in high school and compete in many regional events. I ended up having to have shoulder surgery my junior year because of a football injury. After the surgery, I had the best physical therapist help me recover and get me back on the field. His dedication and passion for his work inspired me to get involved in sports and exercise sciences. I know what it takes to have the stamina to play and play well, but an injury can do more than just physical damage to an individual. I want to help those who hurt recover and get back to the life they dream of. I love to teach, present, and share with others. I truly believe that the people who work in sports can make significant impacts on the people around them so wherever my path leads me, I will do it with 100% passion and effort. I know that there are endless opportunities in this field so I am still open to any new opportunities that arise. I am trying my best to keep up my grades, show my work ethic, and prove that I want to be here. I think that I can inspire others and make long-lasting impacts on people. I feel that a job is just a job without making impacts on the people around you which will make my life journey meaningful.

My hometown has gone above and beyond to support me in all my endeavors. I started my own business when I was only ten. I started mowing lawns for my neighbors. Now, it is a busy business. I mow at least ten yards annually. I mow the church and parsonage. I earned enough through the business to upgrade to a riding lawnmower. I brought my own work truck, blower, and weed-eater. I sometimes have to hire out helpers. I have worked on public relations, billing, and small engine repair. I have to maintain my equipment and balance time to make sure all my customers are happy. However, none of this would have happened without the support of my community. They were the backbone of all my success stories. This community has always been at all sports events. They helped me through the support of fundraisers, prayed for me when I had surgery, and hired me for odd jobs when I needed extra funds. This community has been there for all of us at Cotton Center. They truly care if I am successful or not. No matter what the future holds for me. I know a strong support system is needed or required for success. I will always remember the support of my community. I know they will be watching out over me in college. They will be there if I need support in the future. I will build lasting relationships in my future and dedicate myself to being a helping hand in return to others. I want to be running a business someday where everyone knows your name and is there for you when you need them.

My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. It has been very hard the last few years in Texas because of the dry conditions. We work hard. We make do with the situations we have. That means we fix what is broke, we make things last; sometimes changing parts one at a time. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We pride ourselves in “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. I am so grateful that my shoulder healed and that I can create new goals without crushed dreams. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway.

If you think daytime soap operas are crazy, wait until you hear about my family’s year. My mom and dad got Covid. My dad was in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. Next, our water heater went out, and then the plumbing of our house had severe problems. Within that same week, computer hackers stole my mom's identity and used it to destroy our family financially. We still do not know the total impact this will have on us. Identity theft could continue taking our information and using it for demise over and over again. We sound like a soap opera gone wrong, but we are just an honest, hardworking farm family trying to succeed and survive. Our college savings are gone because of COVID medical expenses, identity theft, and the old farmhouse needing significant repairs. I choose to stay positive even in these challenging times. I also choose to hope and pray that things will get better and that there is still a way to reach the American dream. I have worked hard and saved throughout high school, mowing lawns and odd jobs. My family just started an extra side job this month to make ends meet. We are now the custodians at First Baptist Church. Every Saturday, my family gets up early and goes to work cleaning the church for 5 hours before church on Sunday. All this to help pay back the medical debt and still send me to college. I plan on working throughout summer and at college, but I do not want to have my college classes suffer because of the workload. I know study time will take time and effort. I am not the kind of person to let hardships stop me. We are a 5-generation farm family. We have endured more than our share of hardships. Farming is extremely hard. Prices of equipment are extreme but the price of farm crops like cotton, corn, black eye peas, and wheat has stayed the same for decades. We love our small town, our job, our west Texas home, and our people. We could not have survived without our faith, family, and friends. I know that going off to college will be hard. My goals are high especially without the funds to get there. I will work hard, set solid goals, and not let distractions keep me from reaching my agriculture engineering goal.

I've had a smartphone since the 7th grade. I use it daily but I do not want it to lead my life. I use it just like everyone else. It helps with the time, calculation, weather, organization, keeping in touch, something to do when you wait, and communication. However, I know there is a time to use it and a time to put it away. It is so useful and so important but it has truly destroyed lives. I have friends that have lost their live because of hurtful words that hurt so deeply they took their own live over words written in a hateful, dumb, text message. A picture that was put out there that was embarrassing or mean. All this makes me so angry. I guess anything can be intended for good and have so many wonderful uses but used in a wrong way can destroy lives in just a second. I also know the hurt, damage, and death that can happen when you let your smartphone be a distraction while driving. So many talented young people just took their vision off the road for a second to look at the phone. Curiosity can wait, put the phone up. If you must see, pull off the road. My heart goes out to all the families of all the lost lives from texting, or distractions on the road. It seems so easy to keep this from happening but I see people all the time driving and using their device. I have taken an oath to not let it impact me while I drive. I am trying my best to share this with everyone.

I am so very proud to be an American. This is the best country in the world. It is rich in culture, religion, beauty, resources, traditions, and sites to see. We are 332 million people strong with 50 wonderful states. We are proud to say we are free and so many soldiers fought to keep that right for all of us. I am a farm kid with generations of family in farming. You can not be an American farmer and not believe in the land and the people who live here. You can not see this country and not believe that "In God we Trust" should be our country's motto. From the famous Mount Denali to the mighty Missouri River, we have the most majestic sites. The Grand Canyon and the Redwood forests are all on my bucket list of must see in America. I know that we are a melting pot of people who want to have that American Dream for making our way in America. It is pride in the History of America from G. Washington, A. Lincoln, T. Jefferson, E. Roosevelt, A. Earhart, M.L King, W. Disney, and so many more. We have come so far since our founding fathers, but we still have so much to learn to make America continue to be great. We are going to have to learn to work together for the future of America. We are going to have to stop having personal agendas and greed take over. We need to look out for the unfortunate and our veterans. We need to make solutions where our resources can be saved without hurting our world. We need evil to be defeated and where we take time to care more about one another. Let's learn from our mistakes, clean up our actions, and fight for American for the generations to come. Let's pay it forward, problem solve, and compromise everyday. I don't want to be the generation who let American fail.

My all-time favorite film is "Days of Thunder". What a movie! I watched the documentary on how it was made just last week. It was made 30 years ago. I is one of those movies that grabs your attention from the very first second. The intro has the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets with some amazing background music. This jump starts your excitement throughout the movie. The real down to earth life of a race car driver and its crew. Wow! The right in your face action shots are so crazy. The crazy stunt doubles couldn't redo the action shots of this movie if they want to. The actors are some of everyone's all star favorites. The story line is fun and action packed. It has some aspects for everyone. It has a great love story, excitement, drama, comedy, and just the perfect amount of danger. I could watch this film over and over. I can see it being a favorite even 100 years from now. Tony Scott was an amazing director and producer. He was known for directing highly successful action and thriller films such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu, and Unstoppable. I was really sad to hear that the director committed suicide. Wish he was still alive to make a sequel. The cast and crew of Days of Thunder includes Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Caroline Williams, and Michael Rooker. If you haven't seen this movie, check it out. You will not be disappointed. It has all the great details needed to make it a "Classic" even if you are not a car and racing buff.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a clover kid. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through community projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. I am so grateful that my shoulder healed and that I can create new goals without crushed dreams. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that farm life has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. I have so many creative ideas for the future. I will not stop until my list of ambitions has been fulfilled or the next step has come full circle. l

My mom is my hero. She is a pre-k teacher and has done so for over 30 years. She makes it look like fun, and she never seems to be discouraged, or bored, or negative in any way. She serves with a happy heart no matter what the project. She helps in our community in everything from teaching Sunday School to cooking meals at the concession stand. She is the cheer sponsor, PTA president, helps anyone and everyone. I have watched her work tirelessly without any reward but offering acts of kindness. I want to be like her. I try now to volunteer, be a good leader, and set a good example. I finish what I start, work hard every day, and do service with a happy heart. I want to set goals every day where I am helping in some way. I know I have always been very active in everything: my community, my school, my church. I want to continue that legacy in my college education. I would like to give back to the community and make the world a better place to live. I know it will not be easy: a proper education is hard work, especially a college education. I feel like I have never stopped learning and growing. I feel like the day I stop learning is the day I die. I have set goals for myself, and I have worked so hard to make them happen. Growing up in a small town, I have had to step up and be right in the middle of all of it. I had to push through exhausted and get it done. It wasn't an option to not show up or not help. In our town, we all had to do more than our fair share. We all do many hours of community service or community outreach. We all do just to make our school, church, and programs work successfully. It is so rewarding to be a part of our community, but you have to be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile. Lazy is not an option. I strive toward this daily. I have so many amazing stories to share about my adventures and home town characters that made me who I am today. I will take one day at a time and let the Lord lead me to where he can use me the most on this earth. I will finish what I start, I will work hard in everything I do, and I will do service with a happy heart. taking out the trash, announcing morning announcements, helping a friend with a problem, or gathering up stuff for the coach are only small things, but they do make a difference in the long run. I plan to live my life this way always and address some of the tough problems that America needs to face in the future. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through my projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. I will take these lessons everywhere I go. I will strive to "roll" my knowledge and skills learned from friends and family to others. I will pay forward as I roll on.

Leaving a legacy is so important. I believe there are different types of legacies. Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. Hopefully through life, I will leave my mark on the road of life and leave my legacy. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. 4-H has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through 4-H projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active 4-H member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway.

I am a farm kid. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, farm animals, truck driving, entomology, landscaping is just a small part of what we do and know. It is just who I am. It is my passion. 4-H and farm life have inspired me to do more in leadership, especially if I can "roll" with it. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I like observing, studying engine specifics, facts about the engines, facts about the dynamics of speed, makes, and models. I am fascinated with the different race tracks, the different racing types, and the adjustments that pit crews and crew chiefs work on to improve the race results. I study the safety equipment, the safety measures that NASCAR, Indy, Formula 1 continue to improve on to make the sport live on. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient and increasing speed. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I want to be the announcer for the race, or tell you about this new farm equipment or brag about the information I found about crop dusters. If I had a school project, I found some way to make it about transportation. History, book report, math assignment; somehow, I would find a way to make it about cars, trucks, monster trucks, or transportation. You may think I am exaggerating but trust me, I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. Now to my dilemma, what career choice is the best option to live out my dream. I love presenting, being on stage, leading, and teaching. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself selling farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I used the item and discovered something that would make it more efficient. I can see myself working in and on the race track circuit announcing facts that I know because that fascinates me so much. I can also see myself volunteering at my local church youth group on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. I want to support the youth, help revolutionize farm equipment and other transportation modes in our area, and have fun working hard doing what I love. Through having access to these wheeled items, I have learned a few things: 1) You cannot do much in this world without transportation. 2) I must find a way in college to improve transportation in the future with agriculture. 3) Don’t expect a school project from me without a connection to motors and wheels. 4) Give me the leadership role in agriculture, and I will roll with it.

I started out at chess in Elementary school. My mom was the chess coach for the 2nd-grade to 8th-grade UIL chess team. I really just started out watching videos on chesskid.com. I loved the fun way chesskid made chess seem so easy and fun. I truly had no idea that there was so much strategy involved for years. I am now a senior and do not get to play as much as I would like. I am very active in sports, one-act play, and trying to survive college dual credit courses this year. I have learned so many things from chess that apply to my everyday life. Benjamin Frankin tied it to life by saying “The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it… Life is a kind of Chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with.” I think that it applies to life like the game. You will win some and lose some but you will always acquire knowledge from both experiences. As a competitor in all the sports offered at my school, I know how to lose gracefully but not without learning something from every instance. I want to always grow in knowledge, and learn strategy with every life lesson. Every day is a chessboard. You must solve problems, face reality, buckle down and revamp situations to make another move. That move requires you to start over in solving problems, facing reality, and revamping your plans to make the next move. All these "moves" hopefully will advance you forward but some battles can not be won. That is where you either choose to play, learn from your mistakes, quit, or challenge on. Life is full of surprises, lots of strategy, and lots of good ole hard work and determination. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that chess has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. I want to use my hands-on farm experience to be the next innovator in the farming industry. I want to help save our resources for many years to come. I want to work smarter not harder. I will finish what I start, I will work hard in everything I do, and I will do service with a happy heart.

My citizenship and community service started not being an option in our family. You were expected to help others, show random acts of kindness, and work no matter what. However, now I can see the importance and the "Why.” It takes us all to keep this world moving and changing in the right direction. As I look at this list of things I helped work on, I see all the good it did for others. The Kusan Air Force Base soldiers enjoyed our Christmas cards. We blessed hundreds of people here in the South Plains with service at the Food Bank. Our coat drive kept many warm on freezing nights in the cold. One of my favorite community services was to help a special needs student learn how to show a pig. I know that the feeling I received from just being a part of serving others is enough to make me want to continue many projects and community services in the future. I love that feeling of working hard for a great cause and knowing you did it with a giving heart. I also know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of community service. When I was just about 7, my dad lost his job. Our family was in a super financial bind, and it was Christmas time. Christmas that year was special because our community loved us enough to make sure our family had food on the table and presents under the tree. It was a special memory that made a lasting impression on me for my whole life. It gave our family hope and the desire to keep going. I genuinely believe that helping others can change everything.

If you think daytime soap operas are crazy, wait until you hear about my family’s year. My mom and dad got Covid. My dad was in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. Next, our water heater went out, and then the plumbing of our house had severe problems. Within that same week, computer hackers stole my mom's identity and used it to destroy our family financially. We still do not know the total impact this will have on us. Identity theft could continue taking our information and using it for demise over and over again. We sound like a soap opera gone wrong, but we are just an honest, hardworking farm family trying to succeed and survive. Our college savings are gone because of COVID medical expenses, identity theft, and the old farmhouse needing significant repairs. I choose to stay positive even in these challenging times. I also choose to hope and pray that things will get better and that there is still a way to reach the American dream. I learned so much about everything. That things are not the same anywhere. That things that Seniors could always count on did not exist anymore. Contests were completely canceled. Stock shows, Events, Concerts, just gone. That having a 4-H meeting in person was not even an option. We all missed out on Super Summer, Youth camp, State Round-up, all canceled. I will remember coming up with my own prom in our barn with my girl to have something to remember besides just being at home, working on the computer on virtual school. I will remember how hard it is to be creative to "go" on a date. I have had lots of time to plan for the future, but planning for something like college is still risky. I have worked so hard to improve my ACT score. I have studied and studied, but it did not help me improve. I think that I planned too hard and that I over-guessed myself. I will try again at the ACT test-taking, but I will succeed at college even without a wonderful ACT score. I know I have the determination and perseverance to tackle anything. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert in these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that 4-H has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many 4-H opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. Farming of the future will need creativity, sharing resources, and new strategies. I know I am going to need some extra background knowledge in mechanics and lots of math and science courses to be an Agricultural Engineer. I’m so excited about the West Texas A&M University Agricultural Department. They seem to have everything I need, a perfect fit for my educational future. I want to think outside of the box and engineer something that will make a difference. I want to use my hands-on farm experience to be the next innovator in the farming industry. I want to help save our resources for many years to come. I want to work smarter, not harder.

I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that 4-H has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many 4-H opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. I want to be productive, make a difference, and change farming to be more profitable. I will also have to do all this while I work or have some income. My cousin, Blake Fennell, is the most dedicated farmer I know. He is an innovator in today's farming world. He has some awesome success stories and he is my mentor. He is one of those farmers who guides others in the future of agriculture. I hope in my future, I can impress him and improve some of his equipment or farming tools someday. Farming of the future will need creativity, sharing resources, and new strategies. I know I am going to need some extra background knowledge in mechanics as well as lots of math and science courses to be an Agricultural Engineer. I’m so excited about the West Texas A&M University Agricultural Department. They seem to have everything I need a perfect fit for my educational future. I want to think outside of the box and engineer something that will make a difference. I want to use my hands-on farm experience to be the next innovator in the farming industry. I want to help save our resources for many years to come. I want to work smarter not harder.

If you think daytime soap operas are crazy, wait until you hear about my family’s year. My mom and dad got Covid. My dad was in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. Next, our water heater went out, and then the plumbing of our house had severe problems. Within that same week, computer hackers stole my mom's identity and used it to destroy our family financially. We still do not know the total impact this will have on us. Identity theft could continue taking our information and using it for demise over and over again. We sound like a soap opera gone wrong, but we are just an honest, hardworking farm family trying to succeed and survive. Our college savings are gone because of COVID medical expenses, identity theft, and the old farmhouse needing significant repairs. I choose to stay positive even in these challenging times. I also choose to hope and pray that things will get better and that there is still a way to reach the American dream. My SAR states my parents could give me $12,377 for my education. They have said that 1) they cannot give me that much 2) any money they could provide will help pay for gas, insurance, etc. I have worked hard and saved throughout high school, mowing lawns and odd jobs. My family just started an extra side job this month to make ends meet. We are now the custodians at First Baptist Church. Every Saturday, my family gets up early and goes to work cleaning the church for 5 hours before church on Sunday. All this to help pay back the medical debt and still send me to college. I plan on working throughout summer and at college, but I do not want to have my college classes suffer because of the workload. I know study time will take time and effort. The college experience will cost me around $21,485 a year for room, board, and other expenses to go to West Texas A &M University for four years. With books and living expenses, the total cost will be a minimum of $85,840. My mom and dad have medical debt and have been through some tough financial times. We have struggled over the years. My dad lost his job because of tough farming times. It took us years to recover from no paycheck, and we have never got entirely out of debt. I know how hard it is to stay positive when you are worried about paying bills and food on the table. I do not want to burden my family with more debt. I also do not want to start my family someday with a large amount of debt. I will search and apply and do whatever it takes to help out my family with college expenses. In all, I have to find a way to make college happen with scholarships, loans, and work.

My citizenship and community service started not being an option in our family. You were expected to help others, show random acts of kindness, and work no matter what. However, now I can see the importance and the "Why.” It takes us all to keep this world moving and changing in the right direction. As I look at this list of things I helped work on, I see all the good it did for others. The Kusan Air Force Base soldiers enjoyed our Christmas cards. We blessed hundreds of people here in the South Plains with service at the Food Bank. Our coat drive kept many warm on freezing nights in the cold. One of my favorite community services was to help a special needs student learn how to show a pig. I know that the feeling I received from just being a part of serving others is enough to make me want to continue many projects and community services in the future. I love that feeling of working hard for a great cause and knowing you did it with a giving heart. My community is working on a community garden project for the Spring. I helped write the grant and feel so blessed to know I can help see it happen. We received enough money to buy raised garden beds. It will also allow the entire school to get to participate this Spring in growing their own plants. I can't wait to see those 1st sprouts and the learning that can happen. So many of the kids that don't grow up on a farm don't understand where food comes from. It will hopefully become a tradition on campus. I'm praying it will only bring our community closer and have more school spirit. I also know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of community service. When I was just about 7, my dad lost his job. Our family was in a super financial bind, and it was Christmas time. Christmas that year was special because our community loved us enough to make sure our family had food on the table and presents under the tree. It was a special memory that made a lasting impression on me for my whole life. It gave our family hope and the desire to keep going. I genuinely believe that helping others can change everything. I'm hoping that my example will stay with the kids in my community for years to come. I tried to be active in everything and show kindness toward others in VBS, youth, sports, and school spirit. I will always have a special bond with my community even if I only come to visit.

If you think daytime soap operas are crazy, wait until you hear about my family’s year. My mom and dad got Covid. My dad was in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. Next, our water heater went out, and then the plumbing of our house had severe problems. Within that same week, computer hackers stole my mom's identity and used it to destroy our family financially. We still do not know the total impact this will have on us. Identity theft could continue taking our information and using it for demise over and over again. We sound like a soap opera gone wrong, but we are just an honest, hardworking farm family trying to succeed and survive. Our college savings are gone because of COVID medical expenses, identity theft, and the old farmhouse needing significant repairs. I choose to stay positive even in these challenging times. I also choose to hope and pray that things will get better and that there is still a way to reach the American dream. My SAR states my parents could give me $12,377 for my education. They have said that 1) they cannot give me that much 2) any money they could provide will help pay for gas, insurance, etc. I have worked hard and saved throughout high school, mowing lawns and odd jobs. My family just started an extra side job this month to make ends meet. We are now the custodians at First Baptist Church. Every Saturday, my family gets up early and goes to work cleaning the church for 5 hours before church on Sunday. All this to help pay back the medical debt and still send me to college. I plan on working throughout summer and at college, but I do not want to have my college classes suffer because of the workload. I know study time will take time and effort. The college experience will cost me around $21,485 a year for room, board, and other expenses to go to West Texas A &M University for four years. With books and living expenses, the total cost will be a minimum of $85,840. My mom and dad have medical debt and have been through some tough financial times. We have struggled over the years. My dad lost his job because of tough farming times. It took us years to recover from no paycheck, and we have never got entirely out of debt. I know how hard it is to stay positive when you are worried about paying bills and food on the table. I do not want to burden my family with more debt. I also do not want to start my family someday with a large amount of debt. I will search and apply and do whatever it takes to help out my family with college expenses. In all, I have to find a way to make college happen with scholarships, loans, and work. I would say that Covid-19 has devastated so many lives. It has ruined business, memories, opportunities, travel, and so much more. I have learned that we must adapt to the future and that we are entering uncharted waters. We can not count on future plans. We need to set goals and work toward them but know that they may not happen the way we dreamed. I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. 4-H and farm life have inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. Adversity is one of those things that we have to overcome in school, and in life. I have had my own set of battles with adversity. I know that we don't all fit the same mold. We have different likes, dreams, and ideas. I will stay true to my beliefs. I will go my own way and I choose to make good choices. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. I am so grateful that my shoulder healed and that I can create new goals without crushed dreams. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. l

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. 4-H and farm life have inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a clover kid. I have learned so much every step, from beginner 4-Her to graduating Senior 4-Her. Ten wonderful years of adventures in 4-H. I have loved every 4-H project, from entomology to shooting sports. Robotics, swine, and food and nutrition all taught me life-long skills. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. 4-H has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through 4-H projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active 4-H member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. l

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active 4-H member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. l

Choosing a college and making a final decision on my degree has been so challenging. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I enjoy researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert in these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment in the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that 4-H has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many 4-H opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. I had the opportunity of going on several tours of West Texas A & M University. My experience was awe-inspiring. They went above and beyond to make me feel like family. In fact, they “rolled” out the red carpet for me. They answered every question and told us about their experiences through college. I can envision myself: involved, dedicated, and goal-oriented at West Texas A&M University. I can imagine myself working on transportation and presenting/leading others in the future. I see myself helping agriculture and West Texas farmers in the future and making transportation modes better. I want to be productive, make a difference, and change farming to be more profitable. I will also have to do all this while I work or have some income. My cousin, Blake Fennell, is the most dedicated farmer I know. He is an innovator in today's farming world. He has some incredible success stories, and he is my mentor. He is one of those farmers who guides others in the future of agriculture. I hope in my future. I can impress him and improve some of his equipment or farming tools some day. Farming of the future will need creativity, sharing resources, and new strategies. I know I am going to need some extra background knowledge in mechanics and lots of math and science courses to be an Agricultural Engineer. I’m so excited about the West Texas A&M University Agricultural Department. They seem to have everything I need, a perfect fit for my educational future. I want to think outside of the box and engineer something that will make a difference. I want to use my hands-on farm experience to be the next innovator in the farming industry. I want to help save our resources for many years to come. I want to work smarter, not harder.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. None of that matters without friends, family, and your community. Our community and small-town have definitely been there for each other. I want to be there for my community no matter where the road leads me. My citizenship and community service started not being an option in our family. You were expected to help others, show random acts of kindness, and work no matter what. However, now I can see the importance and the "Why.” It takes us all to keep this world moving and changing in the right direction. As I look at this list of things I helped work on, I see all the good it did for others. The Kusan Air Force Base soldiers enjoyed our Christmas cards. We blessed hundreds of people here in the South Plains with service at the Food Bank. Our coat drive kept many warm on freezing nights in the cold. One of my favorite community services was to help a special needs student learn how to show a pig. I know that the feeling I received from just being a part of serving others is enough to make me want to continue many projects and community services in the future. I love that feeling of working hard for a great cause and knowing you did it with a giving heart. I also know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of community service. When I was just about 7, my dad lost his job. Our family was in a super financial bind, and it was Christmas time. Christmas that year was special because our community loved us enough to make sure our family had food on the table and presents under the tree. It was a special memory that made a lasting impression on me for my whole life. It gave our family hope and the desire to keep going. I genuinely believe that helping others can change everything. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway 5) Always help others and they will help you. I pray that during my future, I can make a difference through my actions, and share with others the kindness that I have witnessed here in my community.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. 4-H and farm life have inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm Life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway. I will use these to pursue my college goals.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. I started my own business when I was too light to keep the lawnmower going without a 25 lb. weight tied to the seat. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. It wasn't easy, though; I had to learn people skills, office skills, maintenance and repair, and good old fashion determination to solve everything from managing time to what a finished product should be. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. Farm life has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. I am so grateful that my shoulder healed and that I can create new goals without crushed dreams. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway.

Rascal Flatts once sang, “Life is a highway.” This highway consists of curves, hills, potholes, and many other obstacles. The road and the wheels are what make us who we are and give us our life story. Farm life has inspired me to do more, especially if I can “roll” with it. You see, I have this love of wheeled machines. I have ever since I was little. I have been fascinated with how things work and how the equipment works together to accomplish great things. I have been “rolling” with it since I was just a little kid. I started my own lawnmowing business when I was too light to keep the riding lawnmower going without a 25 lb. weight on the seat to keep it running. The lessons learned have made me a well-balanced, well-rounded, prepared for the future student. I was tough, I had to learn people skills, maintenance, office skills, and good old fashion determination. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, and fixing cars are just a small piece of what we know and do. We have worked on lots of vehicles and lots of equipment together. We are hard workers that strive to keep “rolling” no matter where the road leads us. Working on old equipment, you acquire lots of knowledge and how you see things. It is much harder to fix something that is broken than to order a new one. The satisfaction of restoring the old and preserving the past is so rewarding. I look at success as the finished race car with persistence, sacrifices, discipline, risk-taking, criticism, and failure all under the hood. All these “parts” will guide me in the future. 4-H has given me the greatest tools necessary to “roll” on. I have learned so many life lessons through hands-on projects that I am ready for the next part of the highway. I know there will be so many challenges to overcome. Henry Ford was an innovator in the automotive industry. Henry Ford said: “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Enzo Ferrari, another famous automotive icon, never gave up on his dream. He almost died from the flu, and his family’s business collapsed. He didn’t even become a test driver, but he did not let that stop him from becoming a legendary racecar driver and car entrepreneur. Like these famous men, I will never give up. My biggest obstacle last year was having shoulder surgery. The injury kept me from completing my year’s goals. I had to rethink and revamp everything, but I used my knowledge and skills of discipline, persistence, and risk-taking skills to move forward. This year my shoulder is better than ever, but it took lots of work to get to where it is today. I am so grateful that my shoulder healed and that I can create new goals without crushed dreams. Through having access to these wheeled items and being an active community member, I have learned a few things: 1) Life is like a highway filled with obstacles. 2) You must be willing to make adjustments and fine-tune your engine (attitude) often. 3) Learn and improve from your mistakes 4) Take the wheel in leadership and roll on down the highway.

I am a farm kid. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, farm animals, truck driving, entomology, landscaping is just a small part of what we do and know. It is just who I am. It is my passion. 4-H and farm life have inspired me to do more in leadership, especially if I can "roll" with it. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I like observing, studying engine specifics, facts about the engines, facts about the dynamics of speed, makes, and models. I am fascinated with the different race tracks, the different racing types, and the adjustments that pit crews and crew chiefs work on to improve the race results. I study the safety equipment, the safety measures that NASCAR, Indy, Formula 1 continue to improve on to make the sport live on. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient and increasing speed. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I want to be the announcer for the race, or tell you about this new farm equipment or brag about the information I found about crop dusters. If I had a school project, I found some way to make it about transportation. History, book report, math assignment; somehow, I would find a way to make it about cars, trucks, monster trucks, or transportation. You may think I am exaggerating but trust me, I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. Now to my dilemma, what career choice is the best option to live out my dream. I love presenting, being on stage, leading, and teaching. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself selling farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I used the item and discovered something that would make it more efficient. I can see myself working in and on the race track circuit announcing facts that I know because that fascinates me so much. I can also see myself volunteering at my local church youth group on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. I want to support the youth, help revolutionize farm equipment and other transportation modes in our area, and have fun working hard doing what I love. Through having access to these wheeled items, I have learned a few things: 1) You cannot do much in this world without transportation. 2) I must find a way in college to improve transportation in the future with agriculture. 3) Don’t expect a school project from me without a connection to motors and wheels. 4) Give me the leadership role in agriculture, and I will roll with it.

I am a farm kid. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, farm animals, truck driving, entomology, landscaping is just a small part of what we do and know. It is just who I am. It is my passion. However, adversities seem to be everywhere especially if you live around agriculture. If you think daytime soap operas are crazy, wait until you hear about my family’s year. My mom and dad got Covid. My dad was in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. Next, our water heater went out, and then the plumbing of our house had severe problems. Within that same week, computer hackers stole my mom's identity and used it to destroy our family financially. We still do not know the total impact this will have on us. Identity theft could continue taking our information and using it for demise over and over again. We sound like a soap opera gone wrong, but we are just an honest, hardworking farm family trying to succeed and survive. Our college savings are gone because of COVID medical expenses, identity theft, and the old farmhouse needing significant repairs. I choose to stay positive even in these challenging times. I also choose to hope and pray that things will get better and that there is still a way to reach the American dream. Choosing a college and making a final decision on my degree has been so challenging. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends can and will tell you I am a little over the top with facts and details about transportation modes. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like researching them. I have spent hours on my own three acres, adjusting my own dirt bike to make it more efficient. I have taken a broken, really used 1979 Camero and worked to make it race-ready. I haven't succeeded yet, mostly because my money has to go to college, not a hobby. I love math and being hands-on, solving real situations, and showing incredible results. This is what makes me tick. I am a full-on expert in these things, and if I do not know something, I will research it out. This is why being an Agricultural Engineer would be perfect. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I can truly see myself improving farm equipment of the future, improving an aerial sprayer, or making extra add-ons to a lawn tractor because I discovered something that would make it more efficient. I also feel that 4-H has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many 4-H opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, technology, conflict management. I had the opportunity of going on several tours of West Texas A & M University. My experience was awe-inspiring. They went above and beyond to make me feel like family. In fact, they “rolled” out the red carpet for me. They answered every question and told us about their experiences through college. I can envision myself: involved, dedicated, and goal-oriented at West Texas A&M University. I can imagine myself working on transportation and presenting/leading others in the future. I see myself helping agriculture and West Texas farmers in the future and making transportation modes better. I want to be productive, make a difference, and change farming to be more profitable. I will also have to do all this while I work or have some income. My cousin, Blake Fennell, is the most dedicated farmer I know. He is an innovator in today's farming world. He has some awesome success stories, and he is my mentor. He is one of those farmers who guides others in the future of agriculture. I hope in my future; I can impress him and improve some of his equipment or farming tools someday. Farming of the future will need creativity, sharing resources, and new strategies. I know I am going to need some extra background knowledge in mechanics and lots of math and science courses to be an Agricultural Engineer. I’m so excited about the West Texas A&M University Agricultural Department. They seem to have everything I need, a perfect fit for my educational future. I want to think outside of the box and engineer something that will make a difference. I want to use my hands-on farm experience to be the next innovator in the farming industry. I want to help save our resources for many years to come. I want to work smarter, not harder.

Let's Dance or Not this time bucko! This was my best year yet. I love, love, love football, basketball, tennis, golf, and track. But in this photo, I got to play the best sport out there. It was just FUN! Football is the one sport where you can be in the right spot at the right time. You can hit someone and get cheered for it. My junior year, I had a shoulder injury and had to have surgery, but my senior year was different. I had the best time out there because I got to play. Our team didn't win very many, but we played our hearts out and had fun. Wish I had one more year to go but must go to college. This meme could be the way to so many laughs and discussions. Not sure exactly how, I got to look so awkward but I wasn't letting that pass through to the receiver. I stopped it in its tracks. I love the action sports shots. You can get in some strange positions. If I could put some advice out there, I'd say: Stay active and have fun. You can't accomplish anything unless you try.

Choosing a college and making a final decision on my degree has been so challenging. There are lots of wonderful colleges, programs, and dream jobs out there. For me, I want to follow the path God has for me. I want to be an Agricultural Engineer. Agricultural Engineers apply basic science and engineering principles as they design solutions to engineering problems in agricultural production. Agricultural engineers design machinery such as tractors, implements, housing, storage and handling facilities, irrigation systems, and soil conservation measures. Agricultural engineers are hired by builders of storage facilities, farmsteads, and commercial buildings. The average Agricultural Engineer salary is around $88,000-$100,000 a year. As an agricultural engineer, I would be trained to solving problems and have the ingenuity to envision new designs or solutions. In high school, I took mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, and computer science. It also helped that I loved activities that allowed me to communicate, lead groups, solve problems, analyze situations, and resolve conflicting views. I also feel that 4-H has prepared me for this career choice. I have been given so many 4-H opportunities to excel in leading groups, problem-solving, and conflict resolving.

I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, friends can and will tell you I’m a little over the top with facts and details about modes of transportation. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I like observing, studying tracks, facts about the engines, facts about the dynamics of speed. It is what makes me tick. I want to be the race announcer or tell you about this new farm equipment, or work with transportation.

I am a farm kid. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, farm animals are what we do. It is just who I am. It is my passion. Here is a story that summarizes it. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, friends can and will tell you I’m a little over the top with facts and details about modes of transportation. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I enjoy researching them. I like observing, studying tracks, facts about the engines, facts about the dynamics of speed, makes, and models. It is what makes me tick. I wanted to be the announcer for the race, or tell you about this new farm equipment or brag about the information I found about crop dusters. If I had a school project, I found some way to make it about transportation. History, book report, math assignment; somehow, I would find a way to make it about cars, trucks, monster trucks, or vehicles. You may think I am exaggerating but trust me, I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I don’t know something, I’ll research it out. Now to my dilemma, what career choice is the best option to live out my dream. I love presenting, being on stage, leading, and teaching. I love agriculture and want to help make changes in the future. I want to support farmers in the future as long as I get to work with those items that come with motors and wheels. Through having access to these wheeled items, I have learned a few things: 1) You can’t do much in this world without transportation. 2) I must find a way in college to improve transportation in the future with agriculture. 3) Don’t expect a school project from me without a connection to motors and wheels. 4) Give me the leadership role in agriculture, and I will roll with it.

I am a farm kid. My entire family has dedicated their lives to agriculture. Farming, crop dusting, farm animals are what we do. It is just who I am. It is my passion. Here is a story that summarizes it. I have always loved farm equipment, race cars, trucks, airplanes, tractors, anything with wheels. My parents, grandparents, teachers, friends can and will tell you I’m a little over the top with facts and details about modes of transportation. I have a barn full of projects: dirt track race car, old fixer-upper, go-karts, motorcycles. I like fixing them. I enjoy researching them. I like observing, studying tracks, facts about the engines, facts about the dynamics of speed, makes, and models. It is what makes me tick. I wanted to be the announcer for the race, or tell you about this new farm equipment or brag about the information I found about crop dusters. If I had a school project, I found some way to make it about transportation. History, book report, math assignment; somehow, I would find a way to make it about cars, trucks, monster trucks, or vehicles. You may think I am exaggerating but trust me, I am a full-on expert when it comes to these things, and if I don’t know something, I’ll research it out. Now to my dilemma, what career choice is the best option to live out my dream. I love presenting, being on stage, leading, and teaching. I love agriculture and want to help agriculture make changes in the future. I want to support farmers in the future as long as I get to work with those items that come with motors and wheels. Through having access to these wheeled items, I have learned a few things: 1) You can’t do much in this world without transportation. 2) I must find a way in college to improve transportation in the future with agriculture. 3) Don’t expect a school project from me without a connection to motors and wheels. 4) Give me the leadership role in agriculture, and I will roll with it.