a story of strength. A Future of Service. a call to invest.
At just 15 years old, I believe I am already a testament to resilience, faith, and purpose.
Now a two-year senior at Pine Forge Academy in Boyertown, PA, I have walked a road that demanded strength long before most teenagers are asked to carry it.
At 9 years old, I experienced homelessness alongside my mother, moving from shelters, to cars, to temporary hotel states. I changed schools multiple times. Stability was not promised. Comfort was not guaranteed.
And yet...
I praised God through it.
Where some might have broken, I built character. Where some might have retreated, I rose.
"His toughest battles build his strongest soldiers."
After six high schools and countless transitions, I found my home at Pine Forge Academy. What I found wasn't just a campus, it was community, belonging, and the space to flourish.
Today, I am:
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A member of the PFA Honor Choir (Soprano I Section Leader)
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National Honor Society Student
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Consistently on the A/B Honor Roll
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Member of the Kimbrough Hall Council
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Member of Praise and Spiritual Life Teams
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A Track & Field Athlete (4x8 relay bronze medalist)
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A Majorette
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A community servant through her local Christian camp
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A MITHS Scholar (Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences) at Loma Linda University
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Founder and advocate of a newly approved Public Health Special Interest Club at PFA (launched Fall semester of my senior year)
"My life hasn't been the easiest, I've learned to praise god through it."
Romans 8:28 states "and we know that all things work together for the good to them that love the Lord..."
I am confident that my journey is living proof that hardship does not have the final word. God does. I am thankful and it is my prayer that through leadership, scholarship, music and service that I will continue to shine.
Though I have not officially committed to a university, I have already been accepted and plan to pursue a major in Public Health with a minor in Music, combining my passion for service and my gift of song.
the opportunity: l'elegance cotillion beautillion
I have been selected as a participant in the 34th Annual L'Elegance Cotillion Beautillion, a prestigious program that highlights young leaders who demonstrate excellence across:
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Spiritual growth
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Academic achievement
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Cultural engagement
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Social responsibility
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Community service
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Leadership development
As part of this honor, each participant is charged with raising funds toward their college scholarship goal.
My Goal: $30,000 by April 15, 2026
These funds will directly support my education and ease the financial burden that often weighs heavily on students and their families.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
To attend Pine Forge Academy as a boarding student is both a blessing and a financial commitment. While I strive to carry my academic and leadership responsibilities with excellence, the financial strain is real.
I rarely speak of it.
I refuse to be defined by it.
Instead, I lead.
Please know that for me your support is key! Would you be willing to help me reach my $30,000.00 goal by making a donation today? No amount is too large or too small.
It is because of your support that I am able to:
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Envision who I might become with fewer financial burdens
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Imagine the lives I could impact through public health advocacy
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Picture the hearts I could uplift through music
This is more than a donation, it is participation in my next chapter. To donate click the button below and do the following:
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The button will navigate you to www.lelegance.org
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Click the 3 lines located at the upper right corner of the screen
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Select "Donate"
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Follow the prompts to complete your online donation, be sure to pay close attention to whether/not your name should appear with your donation.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, encouragement and belief in me! If you have any questions, please contact my sponsor, Shayla-René Little using the information below.
XO,
