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BY
ERICA FOLINO AND PETRINA PROVENZANO
Throughout your life you experience certain things, see special
places, and meet extraordinary people. Whether you come across
several important people or fascinating places, you will always
remember each of them and all of their special qualities.
Although, we are still only seventeen, we believe that we have
met one of the most extraordinary people we will ever meet
throughout our lifetime. Her name is Erin Keith. There are many
amazing things about Erin that we think make her a perfect
choice for this scholarship.
Growing up Erin lived with her mother and two
brothers, one of which is her twin. After witnessing her parents
go through a touch divorce Erin and her family thought that they
had seen the worst and wouldn’t have to go through anything
else. But little did they know, a couple years later Erin’s
mother would be diagnosed with breast cancer. Erin and her
brothers went through the worst thing a child could go through;
burying a parent. After losing her mother, Erin was forced to
grow up a little bit faster, but in the end it made her a strong
and independent person. Losing her mother to breast cancer made
Erin become a dedicated fighter against the dieses and
determined help others whose lives are affected by it. She has
been a part of the organization “The Race for the Cure” and has
recruited and supported her team for many years. Every summer we
are brought together to watch Erin stand for something she
believes in. Being able to be around a person who is that
passionate about life and makes sure she always has a smile on
her face is truly an honor for us.
We have known Erin for about four years and ever
since we have been close friends. Erin is the kind of friend
that always has open ears and puts her problems aside when a
friend needs her. With the heart of a giant she make sure she is
always getting along with everyone and makes an effort toward
all of her friendships. She is also a very friendly person and
is always open to meeting new people. She looks at life through
a wider lens and takes everything in. This aspect about Erin
makes her the kind of person we look up to and a kind of person
that everyone loves to be around. No matter where we are or what
were doing Erin’s personality always makes any and every
situation fun. Her bubbly and random conversations always keep
us laughing and make being around her the highlight of our day.
Being a dedicated team leader of “Donna’s Angles”
and a great friend, Erin is also involved in many other things.
She is an active member of the Interact club and is a mentor for
freshman. She also works at a clothing store. With all of these
things going on Erin still makes time for her friends and
family. But something about Erin you should all know is she is a
very talented artist. Art is something Erin started doing on her
own time, but now as a senior in high school she is taking two
advanced placement art classes. Art has become a big part of her
life and is now something she hopes will help her in the working
world. Along with all of Erin’s other big dreams, she hopes to
go to a highly credited art school, Kendall. After being
accepted, Erin was one step closer to her dream. When we learned
about this scholarship we realized that this is another chance
for her to become even closer to everything she wants and
deserves. Erin has been through so much in her life and we
believe that someone as strong, passionate, and talented as her
should get the chance to fulfill her dreams.
In more ways than one we are better people because
of her. She has taught us so much in the little time that we
have shared together and we are thankful to have become friends
with her. In return for everything she has done for us, we felt
that this scholarship could be the one last thing we give to her
to help her achieve her life goals. We love you Erin!
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