Senior 9

I joined 2020 leadership this year, my senior year and I’ve found so many new opportunities and many doors open for me. Once I accomplished gaining the traditional Kc scholars scholarship I was inspired to find a good school to use it toward with good use. 2020 leadership is very popular within my school (paseo) and friend group, so I knew I wouldn’t be alone being new to the program. 

I enjoy contributing to college trips and fairs because I’ve found numerous schools that offer my interest in majors (creative writing and environmental science) within my community! Every time I am introduced to a program helpful toward my career I share with my friends what I’ve learned, and they do the same in return. A couple of my junior classmates ask me how the trips go, and I tell them to just join! There’s nothing to lose, it’s always been a gain. I’ve recommended and mentioned my experience with 2020 to other classmates qualified to join in the short span I’ve been with the program. I wish I could’ve gotten used to the program during my junior year, but I am happy to say I had the chance during my last year of high school. 

My future is based on my strive to succeed and fulfill my goals of being a great example not only to my community but to my family. Once my younger siblings get to where I am in life, I’ll make sure to mention 2020 leadership availability along with other programs to help them gain a better education. As a leader, I want to educate younger generations along with elders about the importance of keeping our environment safe and clean. I want to pursue this in many ways, for example, I am going to become an author that writes poetry books about the nature we live in. I also want to travel to cost lines with my studies, and get hands-on experience with staying pollution-free. I found an organization through a college fair 2020 participated in and it made me so happy that there were people with the same interest as me in my city. I was even more fascinated to hear that they were worldwide travelers! Helping countries in need globally with their ecosystems. To show my passion I’ll share one of my inspirational poems below. 

Acid Rain (mentally) 

The air was too thick 

The air was filled with too much pollution, 

For the mind 

Our home is sick. 

The shaded rooms 

The shaded spirits 

It’s out in the air

Your children are now sick. 

The acid rain of  my tears burns my soil 

My eyes are red 

Poisonous for others to be around 

Continuously harming other universes. 

I don’t wish to spread this disorder that causes harm to fertile grounds

Stay away 

Promise me your mind will not be clouded 

And create acid rain pouring from your 

Eyes, 

Stop the water cycle of toxins

We harm our world 

Physically 

And 

Mentally. 

Once the storm was clear what was left was the mist 

The mist of my thoughts kept me pushing forward

One thing about my mind 

I am lost in a forest. 

A forest with tall trees shunning the sun out at dusk,

Grounds with clear pathways and flat ground, 

Air was too thick to see through not knowing whats ahead. 

But that’s life right? Not knowing what’s ahead. 

 Just remember where you went wrong the last time you tripped.

Then I just walk with my head held up high

Toes seeping through the soil. 

I could soak in if I wanted 

But then I hear the whispers huddled 

Creeping. 

I listen to them anyway, even though I know they’re not genuine. 

It would mean a lot to me and my future career to go to a college I know will support my goals to be granted this scholarship. Thank you for having me a part of your community and newly opened doors to 2020 leadership.