I played on the varsity tennis team, was actively involved in the fine arts department, and served as my class' president for four years. The most influential experience, though, has been community service... Read More

I firmly believe that knowledge is one of the most valuable things that a person can gain for themselves... Read More

My passion in school is sports. I have played two years of football, one year of soccer, and most important, four years of baseball. This year I am a team captain and I hope to continue my baseball career in college... Read More

I'm a member in my school's Student Government, Beta Club, and Teen Court. My future plans are to attend UNC Chapel Hill and major in Computer Science... Read More

I have lived at Cape Hatteras all my life, and it is a dream come true. Little did I know that growing up on the Outer Banks would help me plan for my future... Read More

I have had four outstanding years at Aycock thanks to my dedicated principal, inspiring teachers, motivated coaches, and amazing fellow students... Read More

After high school, I will be attending North Carolina State University as a Park scholar, with an intended major of biomedical engineering... Read More

My past journey has been spent learning, making friends and building a foundation for tomorrow. As a student athlete, I have learned valuable leadership skills on the field as well as in the classroom... Read More

I’ve been in FFA for all 4 years of being in high school. I’ve participated in Forestry and Ag Mechanics Competitions. Last year we came in 1st place at the District competition and hope to do the same this year... Read More

I am a very active member of Croatan High School Vocal Ensemble. I have had the opportunity to sing and solo in Venice, Florence and Rome, Italy... Read More

Outside of the classroom, I attend the Greenville Civic Ballet studio where I have taken tap classes for the past three years. I enjoy volunteer work at Vidant Medical Center, the Ronald McDonald House, and... Read More

My whole life I have had a passion for music and in my last years of high school I have been able to pursue my passion every day with band and my school’s musical... Read More

For four years I’ve been in Speech and Debate in which I’m Vice President and I’m ranked the eighth top debater in North Carolina... Read More

I love living in Beulaville because it is a very small, peaceful town. My family and I have a farm on the outskirts of town with two poultry houses, cows, goats, and pets... Read More

During all my four years of high school, I participated in basketball, volleyball, and softball... Read More

I have been at Faith since the first grade, so needless to say this school has been a major part of shaping who I am today... Read More

I was born in Mexico, but at the age of 2, my mom and brother migrated to the U.S., possibly one of the best choices they could have made... Read More

I’ve lived in Iowa and Georgia, but I’m now a resident of beautiful North Carolina! I’m excited to say that I will continue living in North Carolina for at least four more years because I’m going to Duke University this fall... Read More

I wish to give back to the Wayne County community by creating a need-based health program for needy families of children attending the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County... Read More

Next year I will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study Biology as a honors student and an undergraduate research scholar... Read More

I plan on majoring in intercultural studies. After I receive my degree, I plan to continue to the mission field where I pray the Lord will allow me to stay the rest of my life.... Read More

My dream is to travel to South Africa one day, so that I can not only see the rare and exotic animals that roam the savannas, but also help in the cure for Malaria there... Read More

Though I have made countless memories during my 13 years at Hobgood, I am excited for the future that awaits me... Read More

This fall I will be attending East Carolina University and I plan to major in nursing. I will be the first one in my family to attend college and my family has supported me every step of the way... Read More

Playing sports has taught me important life lessons: Good sportsmanship, discipline, time management, leadership and pride... Read More

I have been an active participant in sports ever since I was in elementary school. My favorite sport is basketball and by the way my mother tells me, I was destined to play that sport and love it to the fullest... Read More

My love for language comes from my father, who taught me Spanish as a young girl. From this inspiration I have not only mastered Spanish, but taken on other linguistic challenges, such as Latin and Danish... Read More

I have been successful in the classroom and on the baseball diamond while in high school. I also like to hunt and play basketball... Read More

I hope that by continuing to learn, I can find the best way to share with my community an issue that I care deeply about, the acceptance and inclusion of people with special needs... Read More

From being born on a farm in the mountains of southwest Virginia to moving to Kinston, to now attending UNC-Chapel Hill, I have had a lot of unique life experiences... Read More

God has directed me through my high school years and sustained me even when the times seem extremely tough... Read More

I personally feel that the most significant move for me was the move to Camp Lejeune. Here, I was able to take advantage of the small, close-knit community, step out of my comfort zone, and excel in school... Read More

Being born and raised in Manteo, I have realized how blessed I am to have grown up in such close community. I enjoyed playing sports throughout high school years and was involved in varsity soccer... Read More

In the beginning of my high school career I promised myself two things and they were: try my best in everything and quit nothing... Read More

The past four years of my life have been dedicated to music, volunteering, and art. I actually just published my own children's book, "Larry the Lion," combining my love of music and art... Read More

I am an avid athlete, playing tennis and basketball, and running cross-country and track for my school. I have also danced and played the piano for over eleven years... Read More

I applied my drive and enthusiasm throughout my high school years in my grades and during sports... Read More

I am very involved in 4-H and love anything involved with agriculture. I raise goats and horses through my 4-H projects. I also show at a local, state, and national level... Read More

André has held leadership roles in many of Northampton East’s clubs and organizations, including the Beta Club, Prom Committee, Mathematics Club, and Marching Band... Read More

Sports have been a big part of my high school career. They have taught me about leadership, focus, strength, determination, and endurance... Read More

My family and my community are really important to me. I have lived in Belhaven most of my life. Over the years, I have grown fond of math and science... Read More

Outside of school, I have also leveraged my technological knowledge to create SchroederDev LLC, a software development company. Since 2008, I have created dozens of apps for sale on the App Store... Read More

I have been heavily involved in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps throughout high school. Over the years I rose through the ranks and am now Commanding Officer of the unit... Read More

All my life I have always had the desire to serve others. I truly believe that it's better to give than to receive. Therefore I've chosen to practice in the field of medicine... Read More

I plan on attending Campbell University in the fall and majoring in biology with hopes of becoming a Physical Therapist... Read More

I have been dedicated to making an impact in all that I do, both in and out of the classroom. With the help of many individuals, I organized and executed a coat drive to benefit my community... Read More

As a freshman, I was extremely quiet but participating in FFA events helped me come out my shell. This year I had the amazing opportunity to host a Future Farmer of Japan student... Read More

Within school, I have been a part of several clubs such as National Honor Society, National Spanish Honors Society, Math and Science Honor Society, Link Crew, HOSA, and the Health Sciences Academy... Read More

I am a senior at South Creek High School which used to be Roanoke High School until we consolidated with Bear Grass High School. These past four years have been exciting and adventurous... Read More

I have come to understand that success is earned through effort, diligence, and the ability to adapt to any situation... Read More

Although it is bittersweet to say goodbye to high school and step forward into the life of a college student, I am grateful for the memories that Southern Wayne has given me... Read More

One of the most important moments of my life was being named the Distinguished Young Woman of Edgecombe County for 2012... Read More

As a high school student I have been blessed with many opportunities, academic and extracurricular. Hard work and determination have allowed me to maintain the ranking of first in my class... Read More

A senior at Spring Creek High School, I am full of gator spirit! I have shown this spirit for my school as a varsity cheerleader and a varsity track runner for four years... Read More

I am attending Adelphi University and plan on majoring in Biology with a Pre-Med pathway and then later attending medical school in Washington State, London, or Massachusetts... Read More

As editor of the yearbook, this year I was able to be on the sidelines at all of the games, including the state championship game... Read More

I was raised to have an open mind and heart and I have always been encouraged to embrace all people with compassion, love, and equality... Read More

I love to meet new people or find a way to brighten someone else's day. Even with my busy school and sports schedule, I make time to tutor kids who need extra help in school... Read More

I was born with a condition known as Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart). On December 14, 1994 I received my very first transplant... Read More

I have played sports all my life. My favorite sport is definitely volleyball. I am very excited that I get to continue playing at Lenoir Community College... Read More

Because I have experienced the difficulties of adapting a new culture and learning a new language, I work as a volunteer with helping younger ESL Chinese students with their English... Read More

I am a senior at West Craven High School. I spend almost every day of the year occupying my time by being involved in extracurricular activities and the community... Read More

I am a senior at White Oak High School in Jacksonville. My father is a retired marine and I have been privileged to grow up in Eastern North Carolina... Read More

God has given me a love for missions as a result of my going on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic last spring with my Spanish class... Read More