I am now entering my first year of college. Paying for college was a bit difficult because my mother is a single mother in our earlier living situation we had our house foreclosure without even knowing and we were practically jumping from house to house. This unfortunate event put us in a huge setback in financials. I am also independently receiving scholarships and grants. I also work a part-time job that barely gives me any hours. If I receive the scholarship, it will hopefully cover my next semester or beyond. When I graduate college, I want to become a pediatric nurse practitioner and this would really be a big step for me. I am also going to nursing school as well to obtain the knowledge to take care of children in need. My tuition is around 14K a year at Towson university. I’m willing to take the extra mile for my education. I’ve always let the saying “pay it forward”, because it keeps me in a mindset, where if I receive help I have to pay it back in a positive way or make a change. So once again, if I receive the scholarship, I will pay it forward to my patients, colleagues, but most importantly, my entire community.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, I attended Thomas Stone High School and graduated cum laude. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, I didn’t know anyone and had no confidence, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to thecommunity showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. There are millions of families who suffer every day due to the lack of funds, and it motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Giving back influenced an idea in me to start looking into nonprofits. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children! I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time. Receiving the scholarship will support my goals and dreams. And also contributing into saving thousands of lives.

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. Especially living with a single mother made it harder. I barely could attend activities and pay for college due to financials. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time.   

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time.   

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time.   

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time. I found this scholarship on Bold.org.

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now i can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time.

As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I had missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. This year I will be studying at Towson University. First I need to complete my pre-requisites so I can test into my nursing program. Then I will reach the milestone by completing my NCLEX exam. Nursing overall will be a tough journey, but I will have my knowledge and academic support to keep me dedicated. In the long run I will have the opportunity to take care of children when they are unwell and create solutions to their problems. I always loved helping my relatives who were elderly. I even helped a family member run a nursing home. My experience sparked my passion even more to become a nurse. Now I can explore the opportunities that are out there for me. And I chose the best field, children! So we can take care of needs and have fun!    I don't just want to help children though, I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives. I believe that my dream will take me far and l will reach my goals in no time.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 18-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well by giving back to the community by providing food and clothes for less fortunate families. Giving back to the community showed me that it's not hard to show an act of kindness. It motivated me to want to start giving back to others and the community. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. i’ve been accepted in over 22 colleges and I picked my choice of Towson University. I’m very confident that this institution will give me all the knowledge that I need and provide me with the resources that I will use on my journey to my career. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Winston Salem University, Towson University, and North Carolina Central University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they are feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, but you also save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.

My name is Serenity Allen. I am a 17-year-old Black female living in Waldorf, Maryland, and I attend Thomas Stone High School. When I first entered high school, I became the first freshman on my varsity cheer team. Carrying out the role was very new to me, but in the end, I gained a lot of friends and confidence. That confidence has helped me adapt to different activities ever since then. I've joined majorette dance and started volunteering in the community as well. Other than outside activities, I've always had a dedication to education. When I became a freshman, I started taking honors classes, and as my grade level moved up, I took AP classes. A class that really motivated me to decide what I wanted to be in life was AVID. AVID gave me a lot of information on college and careers, so now that I am a senior, I am more than ready to go out into the real world. I've been on many college tours around my state, and I've done my research on many HBCUs. I chose my top four colleges, which are North Carolina A&T University, Towson University, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem University. I've been accepted into two out of four of those colleges, and these colleges have been the best fit for me so far. As a young child, I was always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Usually, I would say something like the president or a celebrity. But now, I have the mindset that if I put as much hard work and dedication into what inspires me in life, I will achieve greatness. When I grow up, I want to be a healthcare professional. Day by day, we are going through a decrease of health professionals due to the lack of treatment. I am going to step in and make a change when I graduate and become a leader. I will be training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I chose pediatrics to help sick or injured children without hope. Being in and out of the hospital really showed me how I missed out on a lot of childhood. When I reach this profession, I want to be the one to make children feel safe and understood, even when they feel like they have no one. I don't just want to help children; I want to help the people around me. Working in health can also put stress on the mind and body. When I get the opportunity to be around other colleagues and I know that they're feeling down or unmotivated, that gives me the chance to work. Comforting others is free without a charge. Overall, making a great change in society and the environment is key in life. You never know what anyone else is going through, and vice versa. That is why I will make it my job to bring people satisfaction, and healthcare plays a huge part in that because not only do you show that you care, you save lives.