Ronnie was named to the Athletic Hall of Fame at ECU and Michigan State University and Wilson Fike High School. Ronnie had create scholarships for Athletic Trainer majors in for junior and senior (observe).The university start to give recognition for the scholarship. So that other high school senior could go there without financial problem. Ronnie start this program because he want junior and senior not have to find money to attend college of there majors.…
The Massachusetts Elks’ Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was established in the early 20th century with the hopes of maintaining a permanent fund of at least $100,000. Today, the fund now exceeds 7.5 million dollars for scholarships! All done quietly within the organization and without the help of publicity. In 2016, nearly 1,000 applications were received and $450,000 dollars of scholarships were…
To Play or Not To Play???“Put Me in Coach” When people reminisce about their high school years, fond memories of being at the height of fitness, spending countless hours with teammates, and playing in the “Big Game” are often treasured. However, some students at St. Anthony High School are choosing not to be involved in the athletic program for social and academic reasons. As a result, many are missing out on one of the most important aspects of their high school career. Although some believe that participation in high school athletics is a roadblock towards academic success and a satisfying social life, students should play at least one sport throughout high school because they will develop critical life skills and increase their physical…
I’m Avery Kaufman and I participated in many activities this year like debate, basketball, Film Production, Charlar en Español, Paws for a Cause, the school musical, and Beta Tutoring. My narratives highlight basketball, debate, and Paws for a Cause. In the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year, I was a part of the girls’ basketball team. On the team I was the starting center, and played with nine other girls. This was my first time being a part of a Pine Crest School sports team, and I thought that it was extremely fun…
Athletics have been a part of colleges for over a century, but are they really worth all the time and money that they are given? It is a common myth that college athletic programs bring in tons of money for their school, but in reality, most athletic programs do not make enough money to support themselves. The main purpose of attending any school is to receive an education and become prepared for the real world. That is something often forgotten by student-athletes and schools themselves. Contrary to popular belief, eliminating athletics from college will have more benefits than keeping them.…
The Georgia Military scholarship is the helping hand that I deserve to assist me in becoming who I want to be. I was on the wrestling team in high school where I learned what hard work was. When the coach was pushing us past our limits, I wasn’t thinking, “Am I going to make it through this?” I treated it as a way for me to create a stronger version of myself. Whatever is thrown at me, at any level of difficulty, I accept it and treat it as a challenge to overcome.…
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The National Honor Society (NHS) is a symbol of both academic success, student leadership and community service. Therefore, I am honored just to be nominated to join NHS. For the past 11 years I have diligently worked a copiously uncountable amount of hours on my education. Balancing time between a rigorous course load and commitments associated with sports may be a challenge, but not for me it isn’t. I don’t only spend time playing sports or studying for school, I also donate my time to my community.…
In my sophomore year, I was accepted into the ACE program where I attended college level classes while still going to high school. I will continue to peruse my education with good grades and volunteering in my community. With this scholarship, I will be able to continue my education, in order to fulfill my goal which is to become a registered nurse. Even Though I will be continuing my education I will still be helping my community through my church as well as outside of…
Throughout school, I have been very involved with extracurricular activities and helping the community. In high school, I was part of the Varsity Softball Team for four years. I received All State Academic in 2014 and Second team All District. I played on the Junior Varsity Basketball Team for two years and on the varsity level for one year. I participated on the Varsity track team one year.…
What would you consider your most significant accomplishment in high school? Please describe why it was significant. (500 words or less) Growing up and progressing through elementary school, I was always one of the smartest, most athletic kids in the grade. I excelled at sports and in school while putting forth minimal effort. As I grew older, the material in school became more difficult.…
Besides the teamwork and communication skills that I have developed through participation in interscholastic activities, taking part in these events has given me the opportunity to meet new people, step out of my comfort zone, and discover more about myself. I have met many students from other schools through participation in extracurricular activities, and as a result, I have established friendships and other connections with people from all over North Dakota. Interscholastic activities have also helped me overcome my insecurity and step outside my comfort zone. When I was in junior high, I was shy and did not feel comfortable pushing myself beyond what I thought I could do. Today, because of the skills I have developed through activities…
Should College Athletes Be Compensated? (Social & Scientific) For over 100 years, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has been known for their excellent and intense college sports programs. Now, in 2014, the NCAA earns themselves revenue of approximately $912.8 million dollars. A deal with CBS regarding television rights accounts for well over half of the money, about 81% of it.…
I, Alexis-Kay Pearl Gahr, born and raised in Arkansas, am writing to apply for the scholarships provided through Arkansas Tech University. I’ve attended Cross County School District since Kindergarten. Since I have attended CCSD many accomplishments were made, leadership positions held, and honors were received. I was a cheerleader for seven and a half years - made All-American Cheerleader at cheer camp in Hot Springs three times. I was the captain of bowling for three years, each year I qualified for state.…
Imagine playing on a field with a sold out crowd, cheering and hollering for your team to win the game. Then you’re up to bat and you hit a walkoff home run, and the whole stadium goes wild just for you, because you won the game for your team. It’s always been a dream of mine to play softball in college. One thing I would like to accomplish in the future is to get a softball scholarship to the University of Michigan because; I love playing softball, I would like to be apart of the team, and it’s a to thank my family and friends.…