Personal Narrative: A Career As A High School Student

Throughout all my years as a high school student, I aspired to do something extremely beneficial to my community. Volunteering here and there for various clubs did not fulfill this ambition. After attending various programs that encouraged active initiative, such as UNC Catalyst Conference and NC Governor’s School, a self-realization occurred that urged me to finally be a “catalyst for change.” I am now the founder and manager of a student-based nonprofit called Musicians United to Support Incredible Causes (M.U.S.I.C.). The objectives include assisting the disadvantaged, benefiting higher level organizations, and expanding the reputation of music education. Helping to achieve this moral service, I have my band director and fellow classmates