Hobbies and interests
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Choir
Conservation
Jiu Jitsu
Kickboxing
Meditation and Mindfulness
Mental Health
National Honor Society (NHS)
Philanthropy
Physics
Singing
Spanish
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Volunteering
Reading
Academic
Fantasy
Social Issues
I read books multiple times per month
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FinalistBio
Throughout my life, I've held onto the belief that making a difference isn't restricted to a specific career or endeavor; it's the positive impact I leave on another person's life. For me, making the world a better place isn't a dream; it's a lifelong commitment that I strive to actualize. It's my purpose.
I'm unsure of what my journey will look like, but I know that to accomplish my goal, I'll need support from those around me. My family and mentors, along with scholarship donors, are essential in my pursuit of global betterment.
Education
Success Academy
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Education, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Career
Dream career field:
Chemistry
Dream career goals:
I want to teach people and help them succeed
Employee
Black Friday Auctions2023 – Present1 yearBusser
Don Miguels2021 – 20221 year
Sports
Kickboxing
Club2022 – Present2 years
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Club2022 – Present2 years
Awards
- Impact BJJ Gold
Research
English Language and Literature, General
Success Academy — Researcher2023 – Present
Arts
Cedar City High School
Sculpture2022 – 2023
Public services
Advocacy
Success Academy — Student Representative2023 – PresentVolunteering
Care Cuts — volunteer2016 – 2018
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Judy Fowler Memorial Scholarship
I'm 17 years old now but when I was 12 or 13 I used to volunteer with my mom at an organization called CareCuts in Salt Lake City. The homeless population is continually growing there and help is almost impossible to find for those who are struggling. To most people who live there, homeless people are just a part of living in a large city. They see them as a nuisance more than people who need help. I thought that way too until my mom brought me to my first service event. At the events, we would cut peoples' hair, paint their nails, feed them, play games, and just keep them company for a little while. I very quickly learned that they were just normal people like me who were trying to get back on their feet. The most impactful thing I learned at those events though was how blessed I am to live the life I live.
I was at my fourth or fifth event when I saw a bouncy castle that we had rented out. There was a long line of kids waiting to get inside, practically shaking with excitement. I stopped and watched them for a while, some were as young as three years old while others were almost 17. A strange feeling had bubbled up inside of me. I realized that my experiences were not the same as everyone else's. I had a home with a mother who took perfect care of me. I could go inside when it was cold or raining and she'd make me a hot meal. I had a comfortable bed to sleep in that I didn't have to share with anybody if I didn't want to. The children I was watching didn't have that though. They weren't there because it was fun, they were there because it was one of the only places where they could eat until they were full and get the toiletries or school supplies they needed. I almost cried as I looked at a group of teenagers with huge smiles and new haircuts. To me, a haircut was boring and itchy, but to them, it was a way to regain their dignity and feel human again.
After that experience, I see the world differently. We are all just human beings who persevere, struggle, laugh, cry, and so much more. We live such different lives and can never fully understand what our peers are going through. I've made it my goal in life to try though. I want to be compassionate and kind, even to those who hurt me. I want to serve others and practice forgiveness. I want to leave the world a better place than how I found it.