During my high school career I have been actively involved within my school’s community through Mini-THON, school newspapers, SADD, and part time employment.
Mini-THON has been predominant throughout my high school experience; I have been an active member of the Mini-THON committee for the past three years, following the footsteps of my grandparents, Gary and Millie Christ, who served on the Four Diamonds Advisory Board for over two decades. Being a part of this committee includes organizing fundraisers, and preparing and decorating for the annual Mini-THON. These tasks work toward having a special night that honors the Four Diamonds. The Four Diamonds Fund is dear to me, as many members of my community have been diagnosed with childhood cancer. Because of this, I made it my top priority to join at a local level, and support my school's contributions. I can’t wait to get involved with THON at Penn State!
Since freshman year, I have been adamantly involved with my school's newspaper, The Hershey High School Broadcaster. The Broadcaster has helped me strengthen and gain confidence in my writing skills. It also sparked a passion for writing. The Broadcaster gives me the freedom to write about any topic from hockey games to politics. The Broadcaster has also allowed me to engage with Derry …show more content…
Throughout high school, I was always a member of the club, but this year I became directly involved as a traffic safety chair. I aspire to make a difference in my community with new drivers. As a (somewhat) new driver myself, I know the dangers teens face on the roads from texting while driving, to having too many passengers in the car. I want to use my knowledge and expertise to improve the safety of roads in Hershey. I am leading a campaign throughout Traffic Safety Week to help engage students and the community. Hopefully, my efforts will save one more life on the
Mini-THON has been predominant throughout my high school experience; I have been an active member of the Mini-THON committee for the past three years, following the footsteps of my grandparents, Gary and Millie Christ, who served on the Four Diamonds Advisory Board for over two decades. Being a part of this committee includes organizing fundraisers, and preparing and decorating for the annual Mini-THON. These tasks work toward having a special night that honors the Four Diamonds. The Four Diamonds Fund is dear to me, as many members of my community have been diagnosed with childhood cancer. Because of this, I made it my top priority to join at a local level, and support my school's contributions. I can’t wait to get involved with THON at Penn State!
Since freshman year, I have been adamantly involved with my school's newspaper, The Hershey High School Broadcaster. The Broadcaster has helped me strengthen and gain confidence in my writing skills. It also sparked a passion for writing. The Broadcaster gives me the freedom to write about any topic from hockey games to politics. The Broadcaster has also allowed me to engage with Derry …show more content…
Throughout high school, I was always a member of the club, but this year I became directly involved as a traffic safety chair. I aspire to make a difference in my community with new drivers. As a (somewhat) new driver myself, I know the dangers teens face on the roads from texting while driving, to having too many passengers in the car. I want to use my knowledge and expertise to improve the safety of roads in Hershey. I am leading a campaign throughout Traffic Safety Week to help engage students and the community. Hopefully, my efforts will save one more life on the