RYLA Aplications 2023
Personal Data
Rotary Club: Le Mars IA
Isabel Crosgrove
Female
Junior
School – Le Mars High School
Primary Phone Number – 712.223.7723
521 Main St
Merrill, IA 51038
Parent/Guardian Information
Michael Crosgrove
712.203.4396
michaelcrosgrove@gmail.com
Relationship – Father
Vision
Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in RYLA.
I hope to increase my knowledge of how to be a future leader of our country. To be able to work in any environment and through any challenge that is thrown my way. This program also gives me the opportunity to strengthen my network as well as gain unique, valuable knowledge, and skills from other teammates. It also gives a chance for other people to learn from me. This opportunity allows my brain and abilities to be challenged in different ways. My goal is to go to the Air Force Academy and become a leader and protector of our country, to be able to accomplish change in the world, because every step can lead to development; a better world. This gives me the chance to expand on my skills and abilities that will enable me to be a future leader of our country, to take charge and help people within our community.
Rotary’s motto is “service above self.” What does that mean to you?
Since my goal is to go to the Air Force Academy and become an officer and a future leader of our country, to me service above self means that the needs of my country and community come before the needs of myself.
Past and Current Experience
Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes
List any past or present volunteer experiences including dates volunteered and position responsibilities.
These are my volunteer hours in the United States. I did a lot more volunteering in Asia, but I do not have specifc dates or timing of those events.
College Night at LCHS (October 2021 and October 2022) – I helped different colleges find their setup spots as well as help them setup.
LCMS Book Fair (October 2021 and October 2022) – At this event I helped setup the book and I worked the register for people to purchase their books.
Rejoice Community Church smoothie shop (July 26 – July 31) – I made the smoothies and sold them to customers. This money was for the new remodeling of the church pantry.
Large Group State Speech (February 4th 2022) – I participated and helped at this event. I would time the different groups, hand judges their scoring sheets.
Awareness of Teen Dating Violence (February 2022) – I helped set up games and organized the information. I talked to people and informed them about teen dating violence.
State Jazz Festival (Febraury 2023) – I grabbed the judges recorders and made sure that got changed out. I made sure that the bands got ready in time.
Wet-Nose Rescue (January 19th – present) – At this animal shelter I feed the cats and dogs, bath them, clean their pens and make sure the dogs get their walks. I also donate pet food from time to time. I make the pets feel loved and find an amazong home.
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
Fareway (July 16 – present) – I work as a cashier in the store. I help run the front as well as the back from time to time. I make sure our customers are satisfied.
Job I am applying for:
CNA a Floyd valley hospital – I will be starting this job in May. I help the patients with their daily activites. I make that they are comfortable and are stable. I make sure all their needs are met.
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
World Scholars Cup 2nd place as an individual in the junior division
World Scholars Cup Global qualifier
Large Group All-Stater
Individual group All-Stater
Honor role
Atheletic Honors
CNA Honors
Global STEM qualifier
New York Times writer participant about climate change
Scrabble Champion
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
Sports: Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Ping pong
Speech
Theatre
Choir, Jazz choir
Environment club – I built a community garden. I lead the project.
Show Choir
Band
Debate
Art Club
French Club
Readers Club
Chess Club
I read a lot of books as well as paint. I also try to go to the gym on a daily basis. I as well go to chruch.
Cheerleading
Hip hop dance
