Civil Air Patrol Scholarship Essay

My first year in high school was the most challenging year I faced. I had few friends, intimidating classes, and a very low self esteem. My first few weeks were hard trying to fit in. Everything seemed so challenging and I couldn't help but hang out with the troublemakers in class. It was the only place I could find myself being able to make friends. Then one day, in mid September, I came across a student who wanted me to join this program named the Civil Air Patrol. I wasn't so interested at first glance, but the more I looked into the program, the greater my interests grew. One day I decided to go to one of the meetings out at the Aurora Airport. That day was the start of the greatest program that I have ever participated in. The Civil Air

I received training and certificates for first aid and CPR training. I learned how to pilot a Cessna 182 Skylane, and how to fly airplanes solely on instrumentation. I’ve become the Flight Commander of Bravo Flight in the Aurora Composite Squadron, charter number PCR-OR-065. The experiences I've gained from my time within the Civil Air Patrol have led me to become a leader in every situation. At school, I no longer was the quiet one who daydreamed in class. I became productive, influential, charismatic, outgoing, time oriented, and throughout everything I have very high self esteem and a positive attitude. In each of my prior jobs and in my C.A.P. roles, I have been placed in charge of others. In addition to providing me with the skills to pass on knowledge and inspiration, this has also left me naturally confident and comfortable with increased responsibility. I’ve taken my role as a leader very seriously, and while staying away from negative influences such as drugs and alcohol, I’ve led students to success and even to their own leadership roles within various situations. In addition to these leadership positions, I’ve pursued very early college