Scholarship Essay: Why I Give Back To My Community

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As a cheerleader, I am seen by the community at every home football and basketball game. With such a supportive city, I enjoy giving my time back to them but volunteering at our city’s local events. One such way I pay it forward in the community is by volunteering for the Art Around the Square and Trunk or Treat in Columbia City. Since I am a part of National Honors Society, I volunteer to help with various activities, such as repairing and painting homes for people. Besides giving back to my community, I also like to give back to my school. As a student council representative, I am able to not only volunteer at school functions, such as our biannual blood-drive, but I can also help select what activities our school does to increase student

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