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Ella Lyon

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5x

Nominee

1x

Finalist

Bio

Throughout my life, I've always been set on the idea of being a doctor. I looked up to my mother, an emergency room nurse, and I looked up to the health professionals who were always there to help. As an active child I constantly got hurt, and found myself breaking bones or spraining ankles, and as a result, constantly in the hospital for x-rays. I looked up to those doctors, nurses and other medical staff who could always make me feel better and could always help. They were patient and kind, and that's how I knew I wanted to be just like them. My goal - for as long as I can remember - is to be an emergency room doctor, so I can help people the way they've helped me. I want to be the person people can turn to when they don't know where else to turn. It's always been my goal as an older sister to three younger brothers to take care of them when they are hurt, and each time I put a bandaid on their cut knee or got an ice pack for them, I felt so proud that I could help them. I want to be able to help people just like how they've helped me. My family, teachers, and coaches would call me determined and hardworking. If something needs to be done, I like to do it fully and make a large effort into doing it well. I’m a straight A student in all Honors and AP classes with high hopes of going to Med School. They would also call me persevering. I struggle with mental health issues, am constantly falling ill, and getting hurt. I constantly keep pushing forward and working to get better, and I refuse to give up.

Education

Upper Dublin High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Human Biology
    • Medicine
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

    • Volunteer EMS

      Ambler EMS
      2023 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Bowling

    Varsity
    2020 – Present4 years

    Field Hockey

    Varsity
    2020 – Present4 years

    Lacrosse

    Varsity
    2012 – Present12 years

    Research

    • Botany/Plant Biology

      Montgomery Country Science Fair — Researcher
      2020 – 2021

    Arts

    • UD

      Music
      2014 – Present
    • Montgomery County Band

      Music
      2019 – 2020
    • Kid Stage

      Acting
      Magic in Me
      2011 – 2011
    • Young Stars Theater

      Acting
      the music man
      2018 – 2018

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      NA — Organizer, advocate, etc
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Sandy Run Middle School — Leader
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Athletic Opportunities for Students with Disabilities — I created, started, and am solely running this program
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      TFES — Cashier at bake stand
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Ambler Ambulence — EMS
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship
    Growing up, I played dozens of sports, but my love is lacrosse. When I read about David Sutton, the first person who came to mind was Coach Jay Foster, my district team lacrosse coach from middle school. He received many awards for his athletics in high school, college, and professionally, but he told me that he preferred coaching and being able to help share his love of lacrosse with others. His coaching style was different from every other coach I’ve ever had for any sport. Instead of focusing on the individual, he taught the game itself. He taught teamwork. He showed us that one person can score a goal, but only because of the hardworking team behind them and that the successes leading up to that goal matter just as much. Before that, I believed that if I didn’t score during a game, then I didn’t play well. With his coaching, I realized that everyone has a job on the field, and helped our team work together instead of us as a group of individuals. Our team, with him as our coach, had unmatched teamwork; we won every tournament we attended. Coach Foster always tried to commend us for doing the little things that greatly help the team, but often go unnoticed. I still remember the times he would bring me Skittles and Starbursts for ground-balls or hard work. I still have the “Lacrosse IQ” awards he gave me; he said I always knew what was going on, weighing the options of what should happen next. He wasn’t just a good coach though, he supported me during some of my toughest times. Two months before the Covid shutdown, I sustained a 9-month concussion while playing lacrosse. Coach Foster proceeded to check in on me to make sure I knew that he was thinking of me and wanted me to recover as fast as possible. He held a spot open for me on the team after I missed spring tryouts due to the injury. He told me that he needed me on his team that year because he said my lacrosse skills were unmatched and helped to lead the team. I knew he was exaggerating, but it still made me feel appreciated. Similar to Mr. Sutton, I have always tried to be the person people could turn to for help on and off the field. Someone who brightens the mood, but provides confidence in those around me in my effort and hard work. I have coached elementary and middle school lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer for a number of years, always bringing a smile to the field. While I personally don’t think I’m funny, the little kids have always loved my sense of humor and my little silly jokes. Their laughs warm my heart, so I think I can relate to Mr. Sutton in that coaching is really a passion. Although my last season with Coach Foster ended prematurely due to both my concussion and then Covid, he left a lasting impact on me and my coaching style through his kindness and teachings.
    Bold.org x Forever 21 Scholarship + Giveaway
    ella.lyon18
    I Can Do Anything Scholarship
    My goal is to become a successful emergency room doctor to care for my future family and parents.