
Hobbies and interests
Volleyball
Adam McNamara
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Finalist
Adam McNamara
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FinalistBio
My main life goal is to help other people. I am passionate about making people happy and proud because I am a people pleaser, and I always put other people before myself. I also have a passion for makeup, skincare, and fashion. I am a great candidate because I have worked hard throughout my education career, maintaining all A's since 6th grade. Additionally, I am extremely involved in school; I hosted sessions during lunch informing people about skincare and the beauty industry, because I have a passion for that. I am in three honor societies, have been in six AP classes, and have volunteered for over one hundred and fifty hours. I also grew up knowing I was gay, and I want to spread more awareness to the LGBTQ community in all the ways that I can!
Education
First Colonial High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Career
Dream career field:
Cosmetics
Dream career goals:
Cosmetology/Dermatology
Sports
Volleyball
Varsity2023 – 20252 years
Public services
Volunteering
HotWorx — Contributor2023 – 2024Public Service (Politics)
First Colonial High School — Host2023 – 2024
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Love Island Fan Scholarship
A Love Island challenge that I think would be fun is a challenge, probably around episodes like 30-35, where contestants are all given one truth and two lies made by the producers. The thing is that the truth is something shady that happened in the villa, such as "so and so made out in soul ties" (if nobody knew about that); It could either be a truth or a lie, and the rest of the contestants have to guess which one is the truth (they must come to a majority vote). If they guess right, the contest has to reveal that that was the truth. However, if the contestants all guess wrong, the contestant doesn't reveal which one out of the two remaining is the truth. It now leaves the contestants questioning out of the two which one the lie and which one the truth may be. This will cause mass chaos, and it will bring confusion and drama. I think that the viewers would enjoy this and find it interesting. It could maybe affect relationships and friendships and leave people questioning each other and their intentions. It also brings out contestants' authenticity and morality when it comes to being in a healthy relationship. Nobody wants to leave the villa with somebody fake, so it could be beneficial as well to some contestants.
Hampton Roads Unity "Be a Pillar" Scholarship
I knew that quitting volleyball would sadden many of my teammates, but it would also excite some. I had reached my breaking point, and being in an environment where I had to combat constant battles was physically and emotionally draining. It felt like I was about to erase a piece of me, which was my passion for volleyball. I always felt much gratefulness and adoration for volleyball, and I knew that if I were to quit, I would leave with my head held high. I ended up quitting the volleyball team my senior year of high school due to inconsiderate teammates who made me and another person on my team, who is also a part of the LGBTQ community, feel discouraged and worried to even just show up to practice. Since quitting volleyball, I have been braver in terms of decision-making and not putting up with disrespect. As a gay male who grew up knowing I was different from other boys around me, I knew that I would face a lot of discourtesy and mistreatment daily. There have been many moments in my life where I didn’t put my guard up in situations where I felt like I should because of pure fear. I never thought that I would be able to stand up for myself. Instead, I figured that I would have to deal with the uncalled-for bullying and harassment from insecure individuals. However, my volleyball journey and quitting have made me feel like I can stand up for myself and do what I think is righteous. Not only did I want to stand up for myself, but I also wanted to stand up for my teammate who was a part of the LGBTQ community and was also getting bullied and put down. Although I did it to make myself proud, seeing my teammate hurt was extremely saddening to me and that was when I knew I needed to make my voice heard. I have never felt secure in situations where I feel like something needs to be said or done, but because I was able to quit volleyball in such a fearless way, it has made me discover that from now on I will always do what I believe is best for myself. The volleyball team I was part of taught me a lot about my resiliency level and self-worth. I am unconditionally proud of myself for this growth, and I was repeatedly told that I was making the wrong decision. Yet, I listened to my intuition and decided that it was best for my mental health to quit the volleyball team to encourage my teammate. I learned that I can make my own decisions and have my own mindset. I realized that, ultimately, the decisions I make define who I am as a person- someone who cares unconditionally for his community. By making such a courageous decision, I was able to see the light in myself again. I have realized that in the past I tend to allow myself to stay in toxic environments because I didn’t ever think that I would have the ability to stand up for myself. Seeing my teammate hurt and quitting volleyball has disregarded those thoughts, and has transformed me into a self-assured person who wants to advocate for inclusitivity. Now, I know that I will never put myself in areas where I don’t feel included because I will always be more comfortable enjoying life in healthier atmospheres.