Hobbies and interests
Soccer
Model UN
Mock Trial
Volunteering
Community Service And Volunteering
National Honor Society (NHS)
Tutoring
Law
Speech and Debate
Justin Owens
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I am a HS Senior at St Vincent Pallotti, in Laurel, MD. My goal is to attend Law School, practice Law, and one day become a Judge. I believe that I have the power to become a positive change agent in this world. Service is a huge and meaningful component of my life. I also enjoy Soccer, Model UN, and debate.
Education
Saint Vincent Pallotti Hs
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Law
- English Language and Literature, General
- Criminology
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Counselor
Maryland National Park and Planning Commission2022 – Present2 years
Sports
Soccer
Club2011 – 202312 years
Awards
- Co-Captain
Soccer
Varsity2021 – 20232 years
Awards
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Captain
Public services
Volunteering
Union Leader — Head Union Leader2023 – PresentAdvocacy
Pathways to Unity — Teen Liason2021 – PresentVolunteering
So Others Might Eat — Volunteer2014 – PresentVolunteering
The Just Because Project — Co-Founder, Board Member2015 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. Scholarship
“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.”-Marian Wright Edelman
This is one of my favorite quotes and something that my mother has instilled in me from childhood. Growing up, my brother and I were taught that giving back to the community is a way of life. It wasn’t something to only be done on special occasions, but it was the way that we should strive to live our lives. I support my community by helping the unhoused. I am one of the founders of ‘The Just Because Project.’ The goal of the project is to collect items for the unhoused, put together ’Just Because’ bags, and distribute them throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Through this project I have had the opportunity to see and speak with our unhoused community. I listen to their needs and try to provide those specific items on the next delivery. Most importantly, I just listen. My goal is to make them feel like they are not alone. Their lives matter and I see them. It has been a life-changing experience. I further help the unhoused through the non-profit organization, So Others Might Eat (SOME). Being a volunteer with SOME, I have worked in their soup kitchen directly feeding and serving the hungry and unhoused and I participate in their annual Trot for Hunger to raise money. Lastly, through my service as a Union Leader at my school, I make lunches for the Elizabeth House which is a local soup kitchen.
In the future, I would like to become an Attorney and later, a Judge. I am interested in law because I have been taught to be the change that you want to see in the world. Sadly, the scales of justice have not always been fair to the underserved communities. I would like to assist legally with those persons who feel their voice has been diminished. Those who are wrongfully incarcerated. It seems to be a lot of restitution these days to those who do not belong in jail and are proven innocent at a later date. However, a lump sum of money does not eradicate the trauma of an innocent person serving jail time. I would like to work from the inside out by advocating for these people; and later, by becoming a Judge to ensure the scale is even. Additionally, when I become a Judge, I would like to offer free legal advice to those who are unable to afford an Attorney.
Serving my community through giving back to others and doing my part to fix a broken legal system is important to me because service defines who I am. Serving will also ensure that ‘my rent’ for being here on earth, is paid in full.
Justin T. Owens
Single-Parent Household Undergraduate Scholarship
“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.”-Marian Wright Edelman
This is one of my favorite quotes and something that my mother has instilled in me from childhood. Growing up, my brother and I were taught that giving back to the community is a way of life. It wasn’t something to only be done on special occasions, but it was the way that we should strive to live our lives. I support my community by helping the unhoused. I am one of the founders of ‘The Just Because Project.’ The goal of the project is to collect items for the unhoused, put together ’Just Because’ bags, and distribute them throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Through this project I have had the opportunity to see and speak with our unhoused community. I listen to their needs and try to provide those specific items on the next delivery. Most importantly, I just listen. My goal is to make them feel like they are not alone. Their lives matter and I see them. It has been a life-changing experience. I further help the unhoused through the non-profit organization, So Others Might Eat (SOME). Being a volunteer with SOME, I have worked in their soup kitchen directly feeding and serving the hungry and unhoused and I participate in their annual Trot for Hunger to raise money. Lastly, through my service as a Union Leader at my school, I make lunches for the Elizabeth House which is a local soup kitchen.
In the future, I would like to become an Attorney and later, a Judge. I am interested in law because I have been taught to be the change that you want to see in the world. Sadly, the scales of justice have not always been fair to the underserved communities. I would like to assist legally with those persons who feel their voice has been diminished. Those who are wrongfully incarcerated. It seems to be a lot of restitution these days to those who do not belong in jail and are proven innocent at a later date. However, a lump sum of money does not eradicate the trauma of an innocent person serving jail time. I would like to work from the inside out by advocating for these people; and later, by becoming a Judge to ensure the scale is even. Additionally, when I become a Judge, I would like to offer free legal advice to those who are unable to afford an Attorney.
Serving my community through giving back to others and doing my part to fix a broken legal system will ensure that ‘my rent’ for being on earth, is paid in full.
Justin T. Owens