My future goals are a direct reflection of the challenges I have faced and the resilience I have developed throughout my life. Every stage of my education, from navigating a difficult home environment to advocating for myself in high school, to transferring colleges and rebuilding my path, has reinforced my desire to pursue a career in law. I plan to attend law school after completing my undergraduate degree, with the long-term goal of working in a field that allows me to advocate for others who feel powerless, unheard, or trapped in circumstances beyond their control. Growing up in a single-parent household shaped my understanding of perseverance and responsibility at an early age. My mom showed me that determination and hard work could create opportunities even when resources were limited. Experiencing emotional and physical abuse from my father taught me the importance of self-advocacy, boundaries, and the ability to protect oneself from harm. These lessons stayed with me as I entered college and became even more significant when I encountered environments that were not conducive to my mental health and personal growth. During my childhood, I have been placed in many situations in which I had to decide between what was right and what was wrong. This includes things such as social out casting, bullying, divorce and child support issues and significant emotional abuse by my father, unjustified labeling and mistreatment by a teacher/coach, and in everyday life as a teenager with the potential influences of peer pressure, social media, and drugs. I often stood up for myself, for or against others to do what I felt was justified and right. I believe that these past experiences brought me to an interest in law. I grew up with essentially four best friends from late elementary years throughout middle school. We did everything together but not without conflict. Over time, I realized that social hazing and bullying was occurring, both inside our group, but this was also being directed to others. I found myself often taking blame for things that others would do. Just before my freshman year of high school, I decided to part ways with my "best friends". I then found myself a direct target. After 9 months of being the rumor mill and social out casting, Covid hit. This was a blessing for me as it gave me relief. However, once school resumed, nothing had changed. I am also an athlete, with volleyball being my primary sport. I lettered my sophomore year in high school, but I gave up my varsity standing when I decided to transfer to a different high school for my own emotional well-being. Our state governing body for high school athletics in Colorado does not allow an athlete to transfer to another school without a physical move, therefore, I was not able to play as a varsity athlete my junior year. Despite this, I started my new school and led our Junior Varsity team to a successful season. Once I transferred schools, I found myself again. I made new friends, started over, and my grades and interest in school improved. As a senior, I varsity Iettered in volleyball, made the All-Conference team and made the Academic All-State team. I moved on and signed to play volleyball at Kansas Wesleyan University, and I was successful in both my academic and athletic endeavors. I played as the starting middle for the upper-level Junior Varsity team but also practiced, traveled, and sometimes played with the Varsity team. As a freshman, this is an honor. Between practicing and traveling with two teams, I spent at least 3-4 hours a day on the court or in the weight room, 6 days a week. Academically, I found my focus, and I made the Dean’s list for both semesters. However, drama continued to shadow my world. This time it was the head coach. The environment surrounding the court was conflicted, and athletes were often accused of being negative, not being a team player, or benched because of “guilt by association” or “you had a look on your face” therefore you have a bad attitude. This situation influenced my decision to once again give up my sport that I loved. I decided to transfer due to the negative environment. Additionally, I needed better resources, support, and a pre-law program to prep for my goal of attending law school. This move was extremely hard for me as off the court, I had many positive and rewarding reasons to stay. During my time at Kansas Wesleyan, I also was the head coach of a local youth club volleyball team. This was an incredible opportunity for me as I was able to coach a sport I love and was able to lead and mentor a team of 15-year-old females. We had a great season of growth, both on and off the court. I was asked to return to coach this team for the following season but due to my transfer to KU, I had to regretfully decline. I am now doing well at the University of Kansas. I am thriving academically and currently hold a 4.0 GPA and I joined the Gamma Phi sorority giving me a positive social network and allowing me to still give back to the community. I am involved with philanthropy and community service events by participating in at least 8 hours of service each semester. I have met so many amazing new people and the prelaw program has been a blessing by providing me resources I need to move forward. I am an independent person, hardworking, and I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do. I have overcome many obstacles in my life, which gives me confidence in my future goals. Due to my history, I am passionate in protecting and helping others.

My future goals are a direct reflection of the challenges I have faced and the resilience I have developed throughout my life. Every stage of my education, from navigating a difficult home environment to advocating for myself in high school, to transferring colleges and rebuilding my path, has reinforced my desire to pursue a career in law. I plan to attend law school after completing my undergraduate degree, with the long-term goal of working in a field that allows me to advocate for others who feel powerless, unheard, or trapped in circumstances beyond their control. Growing up in a single-parent household shaped my understanding of perseverance and responsibility at an early age. My mom showed me that determination and hard work could create opportunities even when resources were limited. Experiencing emotional and physical abuse from my father taught me the importance of self-advocacy, boundaries, and the ability to protect oneself from harm. These lessons stayed with me as I entered college and became even more significant when I encountered environments that were not conducive to my mental health and personal growth. Choosing to leave my Kansas Wesleyan University athletic scholarship behind due to a negative environment and transferring to the University of Kansas was not an easy decision, but it was a necessary one. That decision reaffirmed my belief that success is not about staying comfortable but choosing growth even if it comes at a cost. At KU specifically, I have committed myself fully to my education and community. Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while actively participating in the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, completing at least seven hours of community service each semester, and taking on leadership opportunities has prepared me to be both disciplined and service oriented. As I prepare for the LSAT and begin the process of law school applications, I am motivated not only by personal achievement but by the responsibility I feel to give back to the communities that shape me. I plan to use my education to make a positive impact by advocating for individuals who lack access to resources, support, or representation. Whether through legal advocacy, mentorship, or community involvement, I want to help others navigate systems that can feel overwhelming and inaccessible. I hope to serve as a role model for students from single-parent households, survivors of abuse, and young people who feel discouraged by financial barriers or past setbacks. By sharing my story and offering guidance, I want to show others that their circumstances do not define their potential.

During my childhood, I often found myself in situations in which I had to decide between right and wrong. This includes things such as social out casting, bullying, divorce and child support issues with my parents, unjustified labeling and mistreatment by a teacher/coach, and in everyday life as a teenager with the influences of peers, social media, and drugs. I often stood up for myself, voiced opinions for or against others, to do what I felt was justified and right. I believe that these past experiences brought me to an interest in criminal justice and law. I grew up with four best friends throughout elementary years and middle school. We did everything together but not without conflict. Over time, I realized that social hazing and bullying was occurring, both inside our group but this was also being directed to others outside of our circle. I found myself often taking blame for things that others would do. Before my freshman year, I decided to part ways with my "best friends". I then became the target. After 9 months of being the rumor mill, Covid hit. This was a blessing for me as it gave me relief. Once school resumed, nothing had changed. My schoolwork and grades suffered along with my emotional health. I am also an athlete, with volleyball being my primary sport. I lettered my sophomore year in high school, but I gave up my varsity standing when I decided to transfer high schools for my well-being. Our state governing body for athletics does not allow an athletic transfer without a physical move, unless otherwise justified. My transfer due to bullying was denied and I was unable to play as a varsity athlete my junior year. Despite this, I found myself again. I made new friends, started over, my grades and interest in school improved. I am now a senior, Iettering in volleyball this past season, made the All-Conference team and the Academic All-State team. As an independent, hardworking person, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do. I have overcome many obstacles in my life other than the ones mentioned above so I am confident that I will succeed. I have had an interest in criminal justice, psychology, and law and I am passionate about protecting and helping others, especially our youth. With this passion, I would like to pursue law studies in child advocacy or sports law with a concentration on amateur athletes. I have done some research on opportunities within the United States Olympic Committee that sound very intriguing. If awarded, a scholarship would help me financially as the total cost of undergraduate studies and law school is high. I come from a middle-class family, a single mother, and I have two brothers. My older brother is attending UC Boulder and my younger brother will also attend college in 2 years. I know there will be a financial strain on my family, so I wish to help ease that burden by attaining scholarship funds.

During my childhood, I often found myself in situations in which I had to decide between right and wrong. This includes things such as social outcasting, bullying, divorce and child support issues with my parents, unjustified labeling and mistreatment by a teacher/coach, and in everyday life as a teenager with the influences of peers, social media, and drugs. I often stood up for myself, voiced opinions for or against others, to do what I felt was justified and right. I believe that these past experiences brought me to an interest in criminal justice and law. I grew up with four best friends throughout elementary years and middle school. We did everything together but not without conflict. Over time, I realized that social hazing and bullying was occurring, both inside our group but this was also being directed to others outside of our circle. I found myself often taking blame for things that others would do. Before my freshman year, I decided to part ways with my "best friends". I then became the target. After 9 months of being the rumor mill, Covid hit. This was a blessing for me as it gave me relief. Once school resumed, nothing had changed. My schoolwork and grades suffered along with my emotional health. I am also an athlete, with volleyball being my primary sport. I lettered my sophomore year in high school, but I gave up my varsity standing when I decided to transfer high schools for my well-being. Our state governing body for athletics does not allow an athletic transfer without a physical move, unless otherwise justified. My transfer due to bullying was denied and I was unable to play as a varsity athlete my junior year. Despite this, I found myself again. I made new friends, started over, my grades and interest in school improved. I am now a senior, Iettering in volleyball this past season, made the All-Conference team and the Academic All-State team. As an independent, hardworking person, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do. I have overcome many obstacles in my life other than the ones mentioned above so I am confident that I will succeed. I have had an interest in criminal justice, psychology, and law and I am passionate about protecting and helping others, especially our youth. With this passion, I would like to pursue law studies in child advocacy or sports law with a concentration on amateur athletes. I have done some research on opportunities within the United States Olympic Committee that sound very intriguing. Often times children are at a disadvantage due to their background and circumstance, or they are found in positions in which a person of trust may take advantage of them. I hope to find my niche to help protect these children and I hope to work with advocacy programs or be involved in legislature that protects a youth's rights, person, or future interests. If awarded, a scholarship would help me financially as the total cost of undergraduate studies and law school is high. I come from a middle-class family, a single mother, and I have two brothers. My older brother is attending UC Boulder and my younger brother will also attend college in 2 years. I know there will be a financial strain on my family, so I wish to help ease that burden by attaining scholarship funds.

During my childhood, I have been placed in many situations in which I had to decide between what was right and what was wrong. This includes things such as social out casting, bullying, divorce and child support issues with my parents, unjustified labeling and mistreatment by a teacher/coach, and in everyday life as a teenager with the potential influences of peer pressure, social media, and drugs. I often stood up for myself, for or against others in order to do what I felt was justified and right. I believe that these past experiences brought me to an interest in criminal justice and law. I grew up with essentially four best friends throughout late elementary years and all of middle school. We did everything together but not without conflict. Over time, I realized that social hazing and bullying was occurring, both inside our group but this was also being directed to others. I found myself often taking blame for things that others would do. Just before my freshman year of high school, I decided to part ways with my "best friends". I then found myself a direct target. After 9 months of being the rumor mill, Covid hit. This was a blessing for me as it gave me relief. Once school resumed, nothing had changed. My schoolwork and grades suffered due to my experiences, and then add Covid on top of that, you can only imagine! I am also an athlete, with volleyball being my primary sport. I lettered my sophomore year in high school, but I gave up my varsity standing when I decided to transfer to a different high school for my own emotional well-being. Our state governing body for athletics in Colorado does not allow an athlete to transfer to another school without a physical move, unless otherwise justified and accepted for participation in varsity level sports. This governing body did not approve my transfer due to bullying and I was not able to play as a varsity athlete my junior year. Once I transferred schools, I found myself again. I made new friends and started over and my grades and interest in school improved. I am now a senior, Iettered in volleyball this past season, made the All-Conference team and also made the Academic All-State team. The first semester of my senior year I earned a 3.9 GPA! I have had an interest in criminal justice, psychology, and law for a couple years now and I do not think that my plan will waver. I am passionate in protecting and helping others, in particular, our youth. With this passion, I would like to pursue law studies in child advocacy or sports law with a concentration on amateur athletes. I have done some research on opportunities within the United States Olympic Committee that sound very intriguing. I plan to participate in shadowing at a law firm in Colorado Springs this summer as well.

During my childhood, I have been placed in many situations in which I had to decide between what was right and what was wrong. This includes things such as social outcasting, bullying, divorce and child support issues with my parents, unjustified labeling and mistreatment by a teacher/coach, and in everyday life as a teenager with the potential influences of peer pressure, social media, and drugs. I often stood up for myself, for or against others in order to do what I felt was justified and right. I believe that these past experiences brought me to an interest in criminal justice and law. I grew up with essentially four best friends throughout late elementary years and all of middle school. We did everything together but not without conflict. Over time, I realized that social hazing and bullying was occurring, both inside our group but this was also being directed to others. I found myself often taking blame for things that others would do. Just before my freshman year of high school, I decided to part ways with my "best friends". I then found myself a direct target. After 9 months of being the rumor mill, Covid hit. This was a blessing for me as it gave me relief. Once school resumed, nothing had changed. My schoolwork and grades suffered due to my experiences, and then add Covid on top of that, you can only imagine! I am also an athlete, with volleyball being my primary sport. I lettered my sophomore year in high school, but I gave up my varsity standing when I decided to transfer to a different high school for my own emotional well-being. Our state governing body for athletics in Colorado does not allow an athlete to transfer to another school without a physical move, unless otherwise justified and accepted for participation in varsity level sports. This governing body did not approve my transfer due to bullying and I was not able to play as a varsity athlete my junior year. Once I transferred schools, I found myself again. I made new friends and started over and my grades and interest in school improved. I am now a senior, Iettered in volleyball this past season, made the All-Conference team and also made the Academic All-State team. The first semester of my senior year I earned a 3.9 GPA! I have had an interest in criminal justice, psychology, and law for a couple years now and I do not think that my plan will waver. I am passionate in protecting and helping others, in particular, our youth. With this passion, I would like to pursue law studies in child advocacy or sports law with a concentration on amateur athletes. I have done some research on opportunities within the United States Olympic Committee that sound very intriguing. I plan to participate in shadowing at a law firm in Colorado Springs this summer as well.