RYLA Aplications 2024

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Cambridge

Name: Rachel M Harris

Gender: Female

School Grade: Junior

School – Cambridge High School

Primary Phone Number – 308.655.8423

Address: 1022 Pacific Street Cambridge, NE 69022

Parent/Guardian Information:

Brad Harris

Phone: 308.655.8088 Email: rubelievinginjesus@hotmail.com

Relationship – Father

Vision

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

By participating in RYLA I want to further grow my leadership skills. I hope that by attending I will meet new people, be taken outside of my comfort zone, and make a difference to others during my summer. I want to develop into a well rounded, educated individual, who knows how to lead before I go off to college.

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

To me “service above self” is the embodiment of respect towards someone else. It shows that you care for the other person since you are sacrificing your wants and needs to put them first. “Service above self” remains common courtesy and it is something that everyone should be willing to do. (Unfortunately this is easier said than done).

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

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

I volunteer at my church (setting up/taking down, cleaning, and even signing up to make treats). I have also volunteered multiple times to work concessions for the various activities I do at school. Furthermore, I have helped at the annual FFA trash pickup, Feed the Farmers, and Wreaths Across America. Another one of my activities in which I volunteer is at Art Club. I help paint kids’ faces (during town functions) as well as contributing my time at canvas and community.

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

Yes I do have a job. This summer I plan on working at Shirly K’s. Previously I was the library intern, and pet sat for multiple friends and family.
Shirley K’s: Last summer I worked at Shirley K’s. I was a waitress/barista. I took orders (in person and over the phone) as well as made drinks, cleaned the café/machines, and restocked. My boss was Cheryl.
Dates Worked In the Year 2023
June: 1-2, 5-9, 12, 19-23, 26-30
July: 10, 12-14, 20-21, 24-27, 31
August: 1-4, 7-9
Library Intern: Two years ago, during the summer, I was one of the library’s interns. I reshelved books, did maintenance (dusted, vacuumed, washed windows, pulled weeds, sweep/mop, etc…). I also helped catalog and preserve all the old photos (from Butler, the man who founded the library), as well as helped patrons find their books (checking them in and out). Additionally, I helped organize and carry out the young kid’s book clubs and activities.
Dates Worked In the Year 2022
May: 26-27, 31
June: I worked the month of June but I am so sorry I do not have the schedule.
July: 2, 5, 7- 8, 12, 14, 16, 19-20, 22, 25-26, 28.
August: 4, 6,
Pet-sat: Pet Sitting was my first actual job. I did this as a freshman for various people at various times. My duties were different depending on who I worked for and their specific pet. However, as a whole my job responsibilities were making sure the pet was fed and watered, brushed, and taken on walks. I also cleaned up after them and made sure the house was still in good order.
Dates Worked In the Year 2021: I pet-sat for a lot of people at a lot of different times, (I do not have any of the dates)
I did dogs, cats, (and even worked with a litter of puppies)
Some of the people who hired me were Mr. Mowry, my Uncle, Phyllis, Paisleys, Cribeli’s, and a couple others.

Have you received any awards or honors? – Yes

List awards or recognition

Yes I have received awards and honors. Some of Which Are:
Freshman Year: Letter Winner: XC & Track. Achievement Award for Top Student in Spanish 1. Achievement Award for Top Student in 9th grade Algebra, Achievement Award for Best Student in Freshman Earth Science.
Sophomore Year: Letter Winner: XC & Track. Academic All State in Track. Top English 2 Student, Top Student in Algebra 2, Top Student in Geography, NSAA Multi Activity Award.
Junior Year: Letter Winner: XC, Track, & Speech. Top English 3 Student, Top College Speech Student, Top Student in US History, Academic All State Cross Country, Speech. Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award recipient for participation in Cross Country, Speech, and Track and Field.

Academic Decathlon and Science Olympiad awards/medals Freshman through Junior year.

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

Academic Decathlon and Science Olympiad awards/medals Freshman through Junior year.

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

I am a part of a lot of extra curricular activities, yet I manage my time well and make room for things that are important to me (like RYLA).
In order of Importance:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) [Participated 9th-11th grade]
Track [Participated 7th-11th grade]
XC [Participated 7th-11th grade]
FFA [Participated 9th-11th grade]
Teammates [Participated 10th-11th grade]
Speech [Participated 11th grade]
Science Olympiad [Participated 9th-11th grade]
ACADECA [Participated 9th-11th grade]
Art Club [Participated 11th grade]
Chess Club [Participated 10th grade]
Basketball [Participated 9th-10th grade]

applications

Rotary District 5630