I collaborated with my lifeguarding company to organize a hands-only CPR session for my Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy’s health drive on April 5th from 8 AM to 12 PM. Since full CPR certification wasn’t feasible within the time frame, I planned an open practice session where participants could learn and practice basic CPR techniques. I led the session alongside one of my coworkers from SwimAtlanta Pool Management, ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to develop essential lifesaving skills. This event was a great way to spread awareness and help my community become more prepared for emergency situations.

I had the opportunity to participate in my school's Take Flight Program, where seniors help 8th-grade students better understand what to expect in high school and assist them in deciding whether to stay at Drew or explore other high school options. Alongside one of my classmates, I focused on letting the 8th graders know more about our College Career Readiness Counseling team; which is a group of people who help seniors start applying to college and get financial aid. One key takeaway from leading this experience was how surprised I was to see how many 8th graders expressed a desire to go to college. Reflecting back on my own 8th-grade experience, I remember thinking that college seemed almost impossible to get into, so it made me really happy to see the students so excited about their future opportunities.

On Senior Service Day, my school gave us, the seniors, the opportunity to volunteer at different non-profits. I chose to visit "Frontline Emergency Response," where I toured their facility and learned about the work they do to support the community. During my visit, I also helped out by making sandwiches and heartfelt cards for homeless individuals and assault victims. It was a meaningful experience that allowed me to give back and make a small difference in people's lives.