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2024 Sophie Scholarship Winner - Shamiah Obanner of Allendale, SC




The B.E.T.A. Club and the National Honor Society stand as a ray of hope and change in my community. These two clubs have provided me with an opportunity to engage directly with my community by giving back to it. By being part of these associations, I was able to develop as a person and also contribute to improving my people’s living standards hence paving the way for a brighter future for generations to come.


Amongst many such programs including food drives, literacy programs, and environmental clean-up initiatives, we undertake activities that address current concerns in our town. As an active member of the B.E.T.A club, I have been privileged enough to take part in organizing community events, working as a volunteer in local shelters as well as tutoring disadvantaged children at the school level. Such experiences have not only built empathy within me but also made me want to make positive changes today’s world requires.


Moreover, I have been serving in the National Honor Society which has been supportive of my path of service. As a member of this highly respected organization, I am trusted with the duty to maintain scholarship, leadership, service, and character. For instance, projects run by the National Honor Society such as raising funds for educational materials and mentoring programs for younger students allowed me to utilize my skills for the sake of improving society – young minds. These experiences have shown me how important it is to give back and be a role model for the future.


In the future, I would like to continue working towards making my community better for the future youth. One way through which I plan to accomplish this is by working with local leaders as well as organizations to tackle issues such as poverty, injustice, and environmental degradation. Fostering collaborations & sustainable solutions will allow me to create a more fair & thriving community for the many generations ahead.


Furthermore, I am aware of the significance of youth empowerment in promoting change that matters. This way, we can produce new integral leaders who are dedicated to influencing good.


In conclusion, joining the B.E.T.A. Club and National Honor Society has been influential in molding my dedication to community service and social responsibility. From this background, I have come to learn about giving back and how unity can impact our society greatly. To that end, as I march into the future, I will continue working on my community to make it better for generations to come knowing well that through collaboration we will make the world more equal than it is now.




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