Nearing the end of his junior year, Raven was involved in a horrible accident on his way home from school. He sustained multiple injuries and spent many days in the hospital undergoing surgery. One of his many challenges was learning how to walk again. He was unable to finish his Junior year in person but worked remotely when he left the hospital. After an intense rehabilitation program, Raven learned to walk again and was able to return for Senior year. He plans on attending college to major in Political Science.
Raven says, “I have learned that no matter how bad it seems and how much it hurts some days, there is always a better place and a way out.”
Richard says, “I learned no matter how hard anything gets, just continue to be the best version of yourself. As long as you do that, everything will fall into place.”
Alize has a passion for the arts and is planning to enter the workforce in an arts related field.
Hannah says, “After going through these challenges, I have learned that you are stronger than you think you are. Never give up even when you’re going through the absolute worst time in your life. Also, it’s okay to ask for help when you’re struggling.”
Baileys’ advice to overcoming challenges is to “stay strong through hard times”.
Dylan says, “I have learned that everything happens for a reason. Also, one step at a time is a big contribution to my success.”
Lauren Doyle, her nominating staff member, says of Kara, “Kara is a strong student, who despite her physical health struggles throughout her high school career, has worked hard to become a strong advocate for herself. Her desire to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life, while often struggling quietly at home, is a piece of her personality that speaks loudly of her strengths.”
Six years ago when Trinity was in Middle School, her father was killed in an automobile accident. She was the oldest of three siblings, which left her with the responsibility of helping her mother with her brothers and keeping up with her schoolwork.
By taking on the responsibility to help with her younger siblings, Trinity did whatever she needed to do to help with duties at home. In addition, she was able to keep raising her grades continuously throughout her four years in high school. Trinity also became involved with our Communities That Care Club which is a service club that gives back to the school and community
Trinity has applied and been accepted at Harrisburg Area Community College. She will be starting her college studies in the Summer of 2022 in the field of Dental Hygiene.
Trinity says, “I have learned that I can get through the tough times in life. There is a future in front of me. I just may take time to realize what I need to change to succeed.”
She regularly puts in extra time when working on projects and her school work. She helps other classmates and always puts other’s needs ahead of her own. She volunteers to help teachers when needed and has become a leader in her classes.
She has been accepted at Millersville University where she intends to study Art Education.
Joey says, “I came to realize that I do not need toxic people in my life. I focused on school and having healthy relationships.”
Izaiah is committed to Lock Haven University to play football and plans to build a career that will enable him to help students not make the same mistakes he did.
He says, “To get through challenges, do not stop fighting. You have to get by no matter how hard it gets.”
MJS ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION
The MJS Achievement Foundation’s mission is to provide economic assistance to high school students who are attempting to become productive, self-sufficient members of society.