Inspired Innovation

Bassett High School Senior

I won the district American Legion Oratorical Competition. Post 78 is sponsoring me as I move forward to regional competition in the American Legion Oratorical Competition where I will be eligible for scholarship money. The Oratorical Competition has two parts: a speech (approximately 8-10 minutes) about aspects of the Constitution and a formal discussion of an assigned topic – mine was based on 19^th Amendment. 

About Me: I am a drum major in the marching band and on the band advisory committee, a board member for CHILL, and am completing my Associate’s Degree through the ACE program.

Quote that Inspires Me: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”  -Albert Einstein

Motivation: My goals as a student are to be successful, to make my family proud, and to serve my community well. I don’t see life as a competition, but I want to be great at what I do, no matter what it is I’m doing.

Future Plans: I’ve been accepted to VCU and am still waiting to hear from UVA, Wake Forest, and William & Mary. I want to be a Social Studies teacher.