Within the Boy Scouts of America, I personally committed to earning every merit badge offered within the program. Throughout this journey, leaders would caution me, thinking I would burn out; however, their remarks accelerated my desire to overcome these hurdles and achieve my goal. In 2011, I earned every merit badge, and entered into a group of 177 scouts nationally to have achieved this goal of attaining knowledge from 131 different fields of interest. I am extremely proud I overcame these challenges and distinguished myself among my peers. Scouting serves as a vehicle to intensifying my desire to improve the quality of our society. I believe there is an overemphasis on competition for profitability, resulting in the economic and social exploitation of humanity. In my experience, I know that this competitive model is both shortsighted and self-defeating.

I have been privileged to have a supportive family, spirited friends, and strong guiding morals that have allowed me to develop a well-rounded foundation. This has accelerated my character growth in leadership, teamwork, and verbal communication, as well as my interest in conservation, cultural awareness, and ethical values. Since age four, I have been cast in eighteen local theater productions including a number of leads. A highlight was being cast in a three season local TV production, “Scoop”. These experiences of theater opened up my world of imagination and creative thought, therefore creating a sense of fearlessness in front of large audiences.

As a down to earth, genuine person, I truly enjoy connecting with people. Be true to yourself, follow your passion, and continuously grow into a stronger person than the day before.

Having long conversations on politics and talking to others on the meaning of life.