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Nora Ware

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Bio

Greetings! My name is Nora Ware, and I am a part of the Class of 2025 at Sunlake High School. My goal is to pursue biotechnology, specifically in the field of archaeogenetics. I want to further the world's understanding of historical artifacts, as well as what the aDNA (ancient DNA) extracted from those aforementioned artifacts suggests and proves about our evolution and history. I can see myself becoming a forensic anthropologist and medical lab worker. I love the versatility and flexibility that the pursuit of biotechnology has in store for me. Furthermore, my mother is an immigrant from a multicultural background. Her love for linguistics heavily influenced me to be cognizant of the various cultures around me. Consequently, I have taken it upon myself to pursue knowledge of world history, anthropology, and human genetics. I am the current president of the Amnesty International (a human rights club) charter at my school. I use this student-led organization to prime myself with activism and leadership experience, and bring awareness to global issues. I am also the vice president of my school's National Honors Society chapter, helping to lead our induction ceremony and Moffitt Cancer Center drive. I am additionally an officer of numerous other clubs (Mu Alpha Theta's Vice President, National Science Honors Society treasurer, National English Honors Society treasurer, Giving Garden president, FBLA Vice President of Champion Success, etc). Thank you for your consideration!

Education

Sunlake High School

High School
2021 - 2025
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Genetics
    • Biotechnology
    • Archeology
    • Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Biochemical Engineering
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Biotechnology

    • Dream career goals:

      To become an engineer in the field of biotechnology to innovate tools to aid in forensic anthropology (archaeogenetics) and healthcare, furthering my contributions as a doctor.

      Sports

      Basketball

      Varsity
      2018 – Present6 years

      Arts

      • Sunlake Band

        Music
        2022 – Present

      Public services

      • Advocacy

        Amnesty International — Treasurer (financer) of the club, as well as an advocate for the cause, writing numerous letters myself.
        2023 – 2024

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Lotus Scholarship
      I remember the day my mother surprised me with a newly decorated room; the dressers were painted silver and the Cinderella carriage bed frame I had always wanted was placed right by the wall. It brought me to tears. When I think of this in hindsight, I recognize the weight of what she did for me. To be a single mother working nonstop to provide for my brother and I while renovating my room out of the kindness of her heart was indicative of her love. This gift has stuck with me, reminding me of my ability to spread joy with my gestures. My mother has always been quite keen on feeding us the healthiest food she can get. She incorporates her Moroccan roots into her cuisine. Though what I never failed to notice was how much of a struggle feeding one's family healthy food is in the United States. Families like us often have to resort to eating fast food due to being unable to afford vegetables. This motivated me to spark change in my community and make healthy food more available for low-income families. I soon joined my school's Giving Garden club. We grew vegetables that we then donated to churches. I took pride in being a part of this organization. As time progressed, I gained the roles of researcher and vice president, ultimately becoming the club's president my senior year. I started volunteering at my local food pantry, sourcing donations from various grocery stores and giving them out at drives. This year, I have quadrupuled the amount of beds planted and have coordinated with various new organizations to not only continue donating our harvests, but to also give to more families across a larger area. The total proceedings of our club have amounted to over 1,000 pounds.
      B.A.B.Y. L.O.V.E. Scholarship
      In the midst of spring, as Easter approached, I was made aware of a new opportunity to volunteer. The Lighthouse for the Legally Blind was hosting an Easter egg hunt for children. Eager as I was for an opportunity to receive hours, I was immediately open to the suggestion. Though what I did not know was that I would develop a newfound passion for philanthropy. Unfamiliar to the general premise of organizing an egg hunt for the blind, I sheepishly hid the eggs across the playground. They each beeped, as was necessary for the children to be able to find them once the egg hunt started. Soon after a large bucket of at least 200 plastic eggs that we scattered across the playground repetitively sounded their scattered beeps, I turned to watch as the families started piling in. Once the egg hunt started, thrilled smiles grew on the children's faces as they joyously skipped their way to the eggs. This was an opportunity for these children to celebrate just as we all do. Ultimately, God sees within us equal worthiness and potential to reflect and spread His image. With such a beautiful doctrine in mind, the act of organizing an event to provide a core memory for disabled children and their families became only part of what I do to perpetuate that aforementioned doctrine. As the event was closing, I realized that the experience for me would end up being more than just 6 hours on paper. In hindsight, it catalyzed over 100 more in the future. This contextualizes my dedication to the altruistic aspect of B.A.B.Y. L.O.VE.; it demonstrates my mission of providing equality to others, regardless of how "small" it may seem in narrowed regard. Essentially, the smaller things, such as helping blind children celebrate Easter just as their peers do, perpetuate equality on the base level. A small gust of wind can alter the pattern of a hurricane. To convey the auxiliary to altruism in the context of B.A.B.Y L.O.V.E.'s virtues, I have always dedicated myself to excelling academically. That same summer (of 2022), I took various Honors courses prime myself for my sophomore year. Achieving all As in those aforementioned classes, I approached my sophomore year with optimism. I took both semesters of English Composition to earn my college credits. I also joined FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and received an award of Academic Excellence and a 5 in AP World History. In 11th grade, I went on to win 1st place in Insurance & Risk Management in the FBLA District Conference. I also joined my school's National Honors Society chapter, serving my peers as their Vice President. I also studied for my AP exams and achieved a 5 in AP Biology, Precalculus and APUSH. In my dedicated fulfillment of this role, I circled back to my initial spark of altruism. At the Moffitt Cancer Center, many child cancer patients were left crushed by the gravity of their situations. To follow the initiative of a passionate senior in her mission to uplift and appreciate these brave patients, my fellow officers and I helped to advertise and organize a donation drive. Asking for Bibles and religious texts, warm blankets, snacks, and more, we set out on our mission. We ultimately received socks, shoes, stuffed animals, and various other generous donations. These developments demonstrate how my pursuit of scholarship and fulfillment of my duty to display compassion through acts of service for others are intertwined and woven into B.A.B.Y. L.O.V.E.'s message. As a senior, I will only strengthen my dedication towards honoring God.