People Are The Point

The thundering roar of the crowd around me echoes my own cheers as we all watch to see who will claim first place. It’s the final day of the Oregon State Track Meet and the energy is high. My best friend has just achieved a dream she’s been working towards for...

Setting the Tone

As I sat in a tiny paddle boat with three of my teammates, I looked toward the shore and watched two canoes push off. We were at the Southeastern Oregon District Leadership Camp, and the third round of the annual canoe race was underway. Being from the Southeastern...

Growing Taller Together

It was early fall of 2025, and my team and I were prepping for the biggest stage National FFA has to offer. The four of us were attending a practice on a cool saturday evening at the house of our Agricultural Sales and life coach, Mr. Greg Wildhaber. Traditionally,...

With Gratitude

I get home from school, set my backpack down, immediately find my favorite spot on the couch, and open up Instagram Reels. I’m running on roughly five hours of sleep and somehow, my social battery has reached a negative percentage. So, based on my current state, I...

Make the Moments Worth Remembering

If you’ve ever met me before, you’re probably aware that I am deeply passionate about people, especially my family. This love was instilled in me at a young age when my grandma started the tradition of hosting a family dinner at her house every Saturday night. This...