Personal Narrative: SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship

SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship Dedicated to making a better life for myself, I strive to be an example to others also. I’ve been a hard-working student ever since elementary school. I was actually placed in the next grade (Kindergarten) for the second remainder of Pre-K because I exceeded my work. I exemplified dedication and stayed motivated at an early age, which is why I continue to strive for more now. In the second semester, of my junior year in high school, my education was challenged and could’ve been limited. As a student, I know anything is possible and I won’t stand to have my abilities limited. I had to take one last science (Physical Science). The only odd thing about this class was that it wasn’t offered as honors. A classmate and I wondered why and sought out for answers. After a brief talk with our principal, we realized we had to take manners into our own hands. We were questioned why the class should be honors and were told our school couldn’t supply the funds. A talk with the board of education cleared everything up and we got the Physical Science class turned into half honors and half regular. At this moment, I was overjoyed for words. This dilemma proved to me that I’m in charge of my success and anything I want I have to work hard after. …show more content…
Nothing comes easy and I know this coming from a small town. In my school, I have shown leadership as being the captain of our varsity girls’ sports (volleyball and basketball). Embodying great character and being on the principal’s list for four years, I became the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Vice President and the Vice President for our National Honor Society club. In my community, I was an officer for the 4-H youth group at my church and I also became captain for a year with The Explorers (youth police