Neena Charles from Makua Lani Christian Academy is the winner Auto Body Hawaii’s senior essay contest, answering the question, “What was your biggest ‘Moment of Awesomeness’ in your life?”
All senior year students from West and North Hawaii’s schools were invited to participate.
Charles won a $1,000 cash prize. Her essay, titled, “My Moment of Awesomeness: Home Alone,” described how, in addition to her school work load as a senior, she had to step into the role of parent to her two young siblings while her mother and father had to attend to business in the Philippines for weeks, even months at a time. Her essay not only described a crash course in multitasking, it exemplified maturity and a deep sense of responsibility.
An excerpt of her essay follows:
“By the end of the several weeks my parents were gone, I felt a sense of accomplishment and maturity. In the end, what left the deepest impression was the value of never giving up. The act of playing the role as both my mom and dad was the ultimate event that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood. With so many responsibilities on my plate, I was able to learn how to manage my time better, be more on top of my work, and become more organized. Through this experience, I have gained a greater understanding of the duties of an adult and the hard work that is needed to get things done.”
Read the full essay at autobodyhawaii.com Info: Tracey Taylor, 329-2544, tracey@autobodyhawaii.com.