RYLA Aplications 2023

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Pierre-Fort Pierre SD

Bryce A Bowman

Male

Sophomore

School – T. F. Riggs HS Pierre SD

Primary Phone Number – 605.280.7995

20205 Tranquil Pl

Pierre, SD 57501

Parent/Guardian Information

Nichole Bowman

605.290.3408

Nichole.Bowman@k12.sd.us

Relationship – Mother

Vision

Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in RYLA.

I would hope to gain more skills in terms of leadership. I am hoping to become the first chair trumpet in my high school band, but also in All-State Band for South Dakota. I know that leadership skills will benefit my opportunity to bring my section together in a way to unify our sound and attentiveness to the rest of the band.
I also sing in my high school choir and chamber choir (a smaller auditioned group that is extracurricular). I know my leadership skill (and gaining strong skills) will help me be able to be looked upon by younger classmates in terms of camaraderie and belonging.
I also hope to gain more character development. I do think I have a good character, I know what’s right and wrong, and mostly abide by that, but I would like to develop more ways/ideas on how to stand up for what’s right around me, in a confident, convincing manner.

Rotary’s motto is “service above self.” What does that mean to you?

Service about self means to me putting other people’s needs above yours. For example, when I helped at our local feeding south dakota unit with my local Tri-M Music Honor Society to box dinners for people in need. Spending those few 3 hours a couple times a year is a small amount of service I’m honored to help with. Participating in my Tri-MMusic HOnor Society, we also reached out to a local nursing home, Avera Maryhouse, to spend time with the residents of the home. We played games, talked, painted, and planted plants with them.

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

List any past or present volunteer experiences including dates volunteered and position responsibilities.

Boxed Food for Feeding South Dakota – Dec 2017, Oct 2022
Nursing Home Visit – December 2022 (spent time with residents)
Highway Cleanup – May 2021, May 2022 (walked ditches in Pierre and picked up trash)
Food Service for a banquet – Aug 2021, March 2023 (helped cook, serve food, clean up afterwards)
City Band: I participate with them in the summer and at the local Veterans Day Program – summer 2022, Nov 2021, Nov 2022

Do you currently have a job? – Yes

List up to three past or current paid job experience including dates employed and responsibilities. Start with your most recent

I work at our local Donut Shop 2-3 times a month on weekends, T-Sat in summers. Hours of 2 AM – 11 AM. May 2022-present

I also work at our local movie theater State 123 Movie Theatre 5-6 times a month during school year, 8-10 times a month during summer. Hours range from 11 am – 7 pm. July 2022-present

I have played piano for a local church 2 sundays a month 2 summers ago. June- August 2021

Have you received any awards or honors? – Yes

List awards or recognitions that you received for academic, school, or community activities beginning in the 7th grade

I pinned/lettered in both Band and Choir my freshman year (last year).
All State Choir for 2 years (freshman and sophomore year)
I pinned in our Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Superior ratings for my vocal solo, band ensembles (and solo), and piano solo (and duet)
I have placed numerous times in swim meets earning medals/ribbons and have earned the coaches award 2 years in a row.
I was awarded a certificate for volunteering in our special needs room in middle school: Circle of Friends.

Have you participated in extracurricular activities or organizations? – Yes

Please list, in order of importance to you, any school, religious, social, athletic, hobbies or other activities or organizations which you have participated in since the 7th grade

Chamber Choir (auditioned choir with practices 7-8:30 pm 2 nights a week)
I take piano and trumpet lessons outside of school.
Marching Band
Pierre Swim Team
Jazz Band
I attend Church School on Wednesdays.
City Band
Drum Line
Heavy Metal – weigh lifting group