RYLA Aplications 2023

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Kearney Rotary Clubs

Heath A Jahn

Male

Sophomore

School – Kearney High School

Primary Phone Number – 308.627.2335

4642 Parklane Drive

Kearney, NE 68847

Parent/Guardian Information

Mick Jahn

308.238.4500

mickeileenjahn@gmail.com

Relationship – Father

Vision

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

One of my long-term goals is to own a business someday. My dad is a small business owner, and I have been able to observe his leadership and the culture that he has created at his workplace throughout my life. By attending RYLA, I would really like to gain further knowledge about connecting with others, how to better serve my community, how to be the best leader possible, how to collaborate or foster collaboration among those I am leading, and how to be the best team player I can be. These skills will help me both as a member of my community and to reach my goal as a good business owner.

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

To me, service above self means putting other people’s needs before your own; considering others’ needs and offering a helping hand, even when you may not get anything in return. A time that I exemplified “service above self” was in one of my classes at school. I noticed that there was a new student who was struggling to understand some of the material in our math class. I took time out of my work time in class to help the new student understand the material and finish his homework. While this did not help my grade, it made me feel good to help someone who was in need of service.

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

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

Kearney First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School crew leader (2017-2022)
Kearney First United Methodist Church acolyte, musician, Christmas program participant (2012-2021)
Tri-City Jr. Storm Youth Ice Hockey program helper (2021-2023)
Kearney Community Theatre performer & usher (2012-2016)
Crane River Theater performer & usher (2013-2017)

Do you currently have a job? – No

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

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

Tri-City Jr. Storm Hockey Blades for Grades Certificate
Tri-City Jr. Storm Hockey Sportsmanship Award
Omaha High School Hockey League Academic Excellence Award
Horizon Middle School Wrestler of the Month Award
Kearney High School Lifter of the Month Award
Horizon Middle School Honor Roll
Kearney High School Honor Roll
Future Farmers of America District Agriculture Education Contest (Ag Mechanics), 2nd place

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

Tri-City Storm Jr. Hockey
Kearney High School Football
Kearney Legion Baseball
Kearney High School FFA
Kearney First United Methodist Church Youth Group (UMYF)
Horizon Middle School Football
Horizon Middle School Wrestling
Horizon Middle School Track & Field
Horizon Middle School Cross Country
Horizon Middle School Debate Club