RYLA Aplications 2026

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Gothenburg

Name: Colbie Brown

Gender: Female

School Grade: Junior

School – Gothenburg High School

Primary Phone Number – 308.529.5110

Address: 1009 24th Place Gothenburg, NE 69138

Parent/Guardian Information:

Ashleigh Brown

Phone: 308.529.1096 Email: [email protected]

Relationship – Mother

Vision

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

One of my main goals is to gain leadership skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. and decision-making, through interactive workshops and group activities. I also personally hope to gain more confidence.

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

What this motto means to me personally is putting the needs of others before my own personal interests. This would be things such as volunteering, helping others, and making positive contributions to the community without expecting anything form anyone in return for that.

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

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

Meals on Wheels (2020-2026)
Food Pantry (2021-2026)
Giving Closet (2023-2026)
Church (2021-2026)
Youth Mentor (2025-2026)
Community Cleanup (2021-2026)

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

Barista at Lasso Espresso (August 2023-2026)
I am responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages while providing good customer service in a coffee shop. My main duties include making drinks such as espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and teas using coffee machines and other equipment. I also take customer orders, handle payments, and make sure that every drink that I make is prepared correctly and served as quickly as possible. I also make sure that the shop stays clean by doing dishes, cleaning the machines, wiping down the counters, sweeping and mopping the floors, and keeping the area organized to find things easily. I also restock supplies when they are brought in, such as coffee beans, milk, cups, syrups, and sometimes even have to prepare some food items. My most important responsibilty in my opinion, is maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where customers feel comfortable.

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

Swedes Lead
Sigma Phi Beta
District Music Awards
National Chorus
State Chorus
State Talent
Perfect Attendance Award for Summer Weights
Carnegie Hall
Renaissance Awards

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

Youth Group
Bible Study
Volunteering
Mentoring
Track
Musical
One Act
FFA
Volleyball
Speech
Basketball