Talent-Essay-Empathy from Acting
The lights come up, the dark blue curtain is pulled back, a deep breath is taken, and it's time. It is time to take that first step into the stage lights, time to say that first line that will begin…
Leadership-Essay – Strength from Adversity
"I will never forget the date ......; the day when my mom passed away. She had ....., and it was about a week after ........that she died. Though my dad would get drunk all the time, after my mom's death…
Leadership Essay- Kung Fu
I have been involved with Kung Fu since I was nine years old. Throughout the years of training, competing and performing, I have also been exposed to team leadership and teaching. Leadership is something I value due to its…
Leadership-Essay-Sam I Am
Do you like green eggs and ham? As delicious as bright green eggs with a slab of meet sounds, it has proven to be a significant life lesson to me. Dr. Seuss's silly rhymes and unique characters are not the…
Activity-Essay Haitian Relief
"When disaster strikes, the world must respond. That is our responsibility as human beings; we must care for one another, especially when in need. Therefore, I was baffled as to why it took weeks to aid Haiti after the catastrophic…
Leadership-Essay- Our Choices
What some would classify as a bump in the road, I would qualify as a step into the development of my character and leadership skills. When my father left when I was only three years old, it was up…
Activity-Essay-Health Initiative
The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius wrote, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Success doesn't appear at once, it is the combination of diligence, preparation, and time. Strong programs do not begin strong; they grow…
Leadership-Essay-Scout’s Effort
"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been" -Henry Kissinger. As an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, leadership is something that is taught to boys…
Activity-Essay Pet Rehabiliation
Everyone has their niche, an activity they can execute that allows them to stand out. In my community I learned of an animal rehabilitation center that worked closely with domestic animals. After some further research, I discovered the employees were…
Interest-Essay-Drawing a Conclusion
Something that I have been doing ever since I could hold a crayon is drawing. Naturally, over the years my illustrations have become more sophisticated; I now like to include a nose and ears onto my subject's faces while when…
Activity-Essay-Hard Work Pays Off
"They say hard work pays off. I learned this by putting one foot in front of the other. Through cross country and track I have developed a strong work ethic and the mental fortitude to never give in, no matter…
Activity-Essay-Camp-Community Service
After suffering from Parkinson for twelve years, my grandfather passed away. On the day he died, my mother and I were the only two in his room. Shaking, I watched him take his last breath. The most difficult thing for…
Activity-Essay-Volunteer Work
My volunteer work is my passion. From a young age, I began looking through volunteer manuals, awaiting for the day I finally turned 13 or 14, the age required by most organizations for their volunteers. Since I was unable to…
Student Essay – Operation Military Kids
Operation Military Kids is an U.S. Army organization connecting with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time, or any amount of deployments, OMK's…
Talent-Essay-Student and Musician
My heart beats with a steady “bump-bump…bump-bump” as I walk onto the stage, the beats getting louder with each step. The bright light flashes on my face; I pick up my instrument, place my fingers on the fingerboard, and start…
