Kendyl Eileen Farrell

Chincoteague High School 2023

Virginia Tech (Class of 2027)

 

 

What’s a quote, word, or phrase that you use to guide you in your life? Why is this helpful for you?

A phrase I use to guide myself through life is, “take everything day by day”. This past year, being a freshman in college, I had many new opportunities that I was excited to involve myself in. However, with the excitement came the anxious thought that my life could change in response to a single moment or experience. I quickly began to realize that adjustment is key to living a fulfilling life. Things can change in any moment to any person, however, all someone can do is focus on the things that they are in control of and deal with life as it comes to them day by day. This mindset has allowed me to focus on my future goals and ambitions, as well as the exciting journey it will take to achieve them.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship has taught me many things about myself that I was unaware of before and I have great appreciation for that. I have always been a person that likes to keep themself busy. This scholarship has taught me that being productive is great, but one also has to take time for their own self-growth and development. I’ve now developed the mindset that living a healthy lifestyle is about balancing time for both.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

One piece of advice that I would give a senior or junior in high school is to not get ahead of yourself! There is both stress and excitement when it comes to the idea of going off to college, but it’s important to remind yourself that everything will work itself out in the best way. Get excited for the years to come, but make sure to live in the moment before your present becomes your past!

Samuel B. Pomerleau

Chincoteague High School 2023

University of Virginia (Class of 2027)

 

 

What’s a quote, word, or phrase that you use to guide you in your life? Why is this helpful for you?

Positivity because staying positive throughout tough times will make you a better person once you overcome adversity.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship has impacted my life by showing me a very good book that can help guide your life.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Keep your window open and don't let your window close because of regrettable decisions and that its okay to make mistakes you just have to bounce back from them.

Mackenzie Paige Annis

Nandua High School 2023

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (Class of 2024)

 

 

What’s a quote, word, or phrase that you use to guide you in your life? Why is this helpful for you?

Persistence — I have learned to not let others get me down.  I want to work hard and be successful for myself.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship was a huge financial help to me when I was in esthetician school and it was great to see that you all supported nontraditional learners like myself. The money allowed me to finish my program, graduate, and have full-time work in the industry.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

I would tell them to chase their dreams even when they seem scary and out of reach. 

Lola Marie Watson

Arcadia High School 2023

University of Virginia (Class of 2027)

 

 

What’s a quote, word, or phrase that you use to guide you in your life? Why is this helpful for you?

In my life, I reference the quote, “Be true to you.” This is helpful to me because it helps me to stick to my values despite the pressure that I feel to conform to societies pressure.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship impacted my life greatly during my first year of college! The calls that I had with my mentor were super encouraging and a big help to me during times when I was feeling down on myself. Along with that, the care packages were fun to receive and made my day every time!

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

I would tell them to chase their dreams even when they seem scary and out of reach. 

Chelsea Mapp

Nandua High School 2022

Virginia Commonwealth University (Class of 2026)

 

 

What is your life purpose (why are you here...in this world)?

The world needs more positivity and unity. With all the negativity in the world, the world needs more positivity. People should have a positive outlook on their life and a positive attitude towards themselves and others. Unity is another thing the world needs more of. Unity would bridge the gap between the hatred and negativity the world has today. When we unite, we can accomplish things and move forward together. 

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship has impacted my life in significant ways. One, they helped me financially ease the burden of first-year college expenses. Secondly, the 3:20 Scholarship gave me a fabulous mentor and a group of individuals who helped me through the ups and downs of being a first-year college student. The 3:20 Scholarship was a blessing in disguise for me. 

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Cherish high school moments. Now that I have graduated, I would like to go back. Once you graduate, your life changes. However, it's essential to understand that change is okay and there is nothing wrong with changes. These changes will allow you to grow and learn more about yourselves on this road. The road is not easy, but you will overcome everything that may try to stop you.

Kayla Wharton 

Arcadia High School Class 2022

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

 

 

What is your life purpose (why are you here...in this world)?

The world needs more understanding. With everything happening in the world, I can't help but wonder how collected and cordial life would be had each and everyone of us felt that someone made a true effort to try and understand us and the way we think and act. Understanding however, is needed in more than just society, we should all take the time to understand our environment, understand nature and all of life around us. The more open-minded and comprehensive we are with each other, the stronger of a connection we are able to form with the things around us. We should all do our part to try and make more connections everywhere we go by being slower to judge, and quicker to understand. 

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

In the beginning, I thought the monetary aspect would have been the most impactful on my journey. But, by the end of this experience, I have realized that was only the tip of the iceberg. The scholarship provided me with a new way to go about not only the rest of my journey but life in general. My mentor who was once a complete stranger, provided me with a feeling that I had never felt prior to the scholarship. I now had someone I haven't known more than a year, in my corner, rooting for me every step of the way. This scholarship has made me want to radiate this same loving and supportive energy everywhere I go. 

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Junior and senior year can be very stressful, it becomes so easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you're not doing life right. There will be a lot of changes as you begin your journey into adulthood, it is okay to fail, but you keep trying until you get it right! Don't give up just because you don't feel that you are where you need to be. It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. No matter how many times life knocks you off your feet, make your ultimate goal getting up and finishing. 

Brianna Tazewell

Nandua High School 2021

Hampton University (Class of 2025)

 

 

Finish this statement: “the world needs more...”

The world needs more individuality. By that, I mean people who are willing to set themselves apart from others, even if it means losing some friends. People who are eager to break out of “life’s hamster wheel” and strive for greatness even if it means experiencing setbacks. People who are determined to change the narrative, even if it means not knowing what is next. This list can go on and on, but the principle stands firm. The world needs more people who are not afraid of being unique and challenging themselves to change and positively impact not only themselves but the world.

 

How has The 3:20 scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 scholarship has impacted my life in numerous ways, essentially by helping to relieve some of the burdens of the cost of college, providing guidance, and serving as an inspiration to me. With this scholarship, I was able to get my necessary books, cover a large portion of my bill for both semesters, and get other supplies/necessities. They also provided me with an incredible mentor who helped to motivate, direct, and invest in me and my future. Furthermore, this scholarship inspires me to have this type of impact on others in the future as I know how much it helped and meant to me. It has provided me with a solid foundation and the necessary tools, which I will continue to use to build.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior today?

As unusual as it may sound, I would tell them to fail their way to success. Here is why. As far as I know, there was not and is not a single successful person on earth that has not failed or endured some type of obstacles. People need to know that it is okay to fail and that failure does not equal the end. Failing equals another opportunity to get it right, with more knowledge than before. To me, what makes a successful person is not how much they have but how much they have overcome and how they overcame it.

Joshua Weeks

Nandua High School 2021

Salisbury University (Class of 2025)

 

 

Finish this statement: “the world needs more...”

The world needs more love. In a world filled with darkness, love is the only capable source of defeating it. Love is light, and light is love. Love changes the darkest of souls.

 

How has The 3:20 scholarship impacted your life?

This scholarship has been a huge aid for me. It has helped me to buy textbooks and other supplies needed for college. I would not have been able to get all my supplies without it.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior today?

I would say to always use your voice. I would say to be the change that you wish to see in the world.

Anna Hart

Nandua High School 2020

William & Mary (Class of 2024)

 

 

2020 taught me...

I missed out on many important milestones during 2020: graduation, prom, and freshman year of college. The losses have given me the knowledge to take nothing for granted and to always look forward and never back. If we look back, we will always think of what we could have done instead of what we can do now. 

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship has helped me strive and move forward during a time of accomplishments and struggles. I have met an amazing mentor who has helped guide me, give me advice, and support me. I have received a gift of grace which showed me that people care and are there for me. I was given a powerful book that has expanded my faith in God and myself. This scholarship means much more than just recognition and money, it opens doors for people that may need guidance, that may not know what to do next, that may be at a crossroads with their faith, and I am grateful to have been chosen to receive it.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Something I wish I didn’t do is wait. I would tell them to not wait for tomorrow to do a paper, to wait a week to apply for college, to wait to join a club. In high school, I kept telling myself that I had time, I had plenty of time to do things that would help me but as that time dwindled down, I realized that time goes by fast and that week I spent doing nothing could’ve amounted to volunteering, working, studying, making connections. Every day is precious and we should live it to the fullest extent by doing work and working not only on ourselves but on our future.

Cecil Bundick

Arcadia High School 2020

Radford University (Class of 2024)

 

 

2020 has taught me...

2020 taught me to care more than ever before. I’ve always cared for others; but during the pandemic I had to learn to care even more. Being on a college campus you’re surrounded by people; many of them may be much older than you; and I wanted to protect them as much as possible form contracting COVID-19.

 

How has The 3:20 scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship allowed me to be able to pay for books for both semesters of my first year, allowing me to succeed in ways I didn’t know I could.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

I’d say if you’re not sure about what you want to do in your career/job, then that’s okay. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and learn as much about a career or job before going to college and majoring in that field.  For me, I’m majoring in political science and hope to go to Law School, which seems like I’ve got my stuff together, but most people don’t and I definitely didn’t always.

Samantha Waterfield

Nandua High School 2020

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

 

Sarah Wenzel

Arcadia High School 2020

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

 

Taylee Thomas

Chincoteague High School 2020

Salisbury University (Class of 2024)

 

Elise (CJay) Bazile

Arcadia High School 2020

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

 

Kylen Wharton

Arcadia High School 2020

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

 

Elise Bale

Chincoteague High School 2020

Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC)

Brayan Juarez

ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL 2019

WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE (CLASS OF 2023)

 

 

What is your life's purpose (why are you here...in this world)?

My life's purpose is to be a role model and to be successful in the eyes of my family. Straight from the womb my parents have always pushed higher education. "We can't give you much, but what we can give you is the opportunity of a good education" is a saying my father would use very much and it continues to pull some of my heart strings. My parents have been nothing but supportive of me and are the reason I am where I am, and aim as high as I do. To not take advantage of the amazing contributions and sacrifices they have made would be a slap to the face. With their support getting through college is a must, and once done I will fulfill every promise made to my family and much more.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 Scholarship has really won me over. When I applied I never thought I would win, and thought this was just another way to hopefully fund my college expenses. Months later at our senior banquet turns out I won, and as happy as I was to win the best part about the scholarship has been the people involved. This group has been so much more than money, sure $1,000 is great, but what has really opened me up is seeing how much they care. I always have Dr. Darrien checking up on me making sure I'm good, and staying on top of things. Sometimes certain topics can't be talked about openly and being able to have Dr. Darrien as someone to talk to is very impactful for me.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Alright so, Juniors if you plan on going to college, but don't know how to go about it or what school you want to attend get ready because senior year is going to be an emotional roller coaster. Please take your SAT or ACT asap and if you have waivers use them so you can get those applications done. If you're cool with Ms. Lines she's great and is more than willing to help, much love to her. If you don't see college in your future go to the military or just go right into work and do your thing as long as you aren't wasting your life away you're good just live life.

Luz Pedraza

ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL 2019

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (CLASS OF 2023)

 

 

What is your life's purpose (why are you here...in this world)?

I believe my purpose is to motivate and open up others minds to new possibilities.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

I have had so much support in times that I’ve needed it the most.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

I would say do your research!!!

Kemiya Fosque

ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL 2018

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (CLASS OF 2022)

 

 

What is your life purpose (why are you here...in this world)?

I've been through so much to be so young. I think my purpose in life is to show younger generations that the road may get a little bumpy and you might not always feel like it, but you must keep going and never give up. The storms never last forever.

 

How has The 3:20 Scholarship impacted your life?

The 3:20 team has motivated me in several ways: from the care packages to the inspiring messages and the phone calls. They have helped lift my spirits when I was down; pushed me to keep going when I felt like giving up.

 

What advice would you give a high school senior or junior?

Learn how to prioritize your time and what’s really important before you leave home and be off on your own. In college, you have to know what's more important at the time and what's going to benefit you more in order to be successful.