RYLA Aplications 2026

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Pierre-Fort Pierre SD

Name: Senja M Soma

Gender: Female

School Grade: Sophomore

School – TF Riggs

Primary Phone Number – 605.222.9030

Address: 20138 SD HWY 1806 fort pierre, SD 57532

Parent/Guardian Information:

Jennifer Soma

Phone: 507.230.0323 Email: [email protected]

Relationship – Mother

Vision

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

I hope to become a better leader and a better person. I want to learn new skills and grow in confidence.

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

It means helping others before helping yourself. It means caring about your community and putting others first.

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

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

Lake Vermilion-The last five years, I taught children how to fish! From putting a worm on, casting, to reeling in a big fish, i helped the those that wanted to learn.

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

Drifters Bar and Grill – hostess March 2026
Pet sitting August 2021- current
Babysitting May 2021- current

Have you received any awards or honors? – Yes

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

In middle school I received the “love” award from all my teachers.

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 play volleyball and basketball.
Participated in my youth group.
I’ve been in two school musical’s.
Club volleyball.