- Prompt: “Submit a 500-650 word essay in response to the following prompt: “At AASuccess, We find it meaningful for students to understand personal and societal adversities in order to discover their passion to give back to their community. This year’s theme, “Igniting the Spark”, symbolizes a journey initiated by a spark of aspiration to create an impact. With $300, how will you utilize your passion to develop a project that has the ability to serve your community while igniting the sparks of others?”
- Recipients:
- 1st place: Leilani Co, Senior, Robinson Secondary School
- Reach out to high school girls in my community to join me in leading STEM workshops at community centers and schools.
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- 2nd place: Sofia Mmari, Senior, Sidwell Friends School
- Purchase hair products to help people braid their hair to help their confidence.
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- 3rd place: Gabriella Henriquez, Freshman, Falls Church High School
- Start a club at my school that is devoted to help this crisis of menstrual product cost and to connect with others in the area to solve this problem.
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- 1st place: Leilani Co, Senior, Robinson Secondary School