Extracurricular
Activities:
- Academic Team
- Unarmed Basic Drill Team
- Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team
- Athletic Team
2022
Louis Carr
Gulf High School
Scholarship:
Since freshman year academics always came first, freshman year was front-loaded with four honors classes and four electives. I finished every class with a high A and one high
B. After my freshman year, I transferred to Florida from New Jersey. Even though I was adjusting to a new school and new state, I still had excellence on my mind. Sophomore year was the year I enrolled in the GHS NJROTC program for the first time. That year I made straight As and principal's list. Now, in my senior year, having completed most of my core courses, I can broaden my knowledge in Law Studies, Game and Simulation, Psychology, and CTE Internship. These classes allow me the ability to think and work creatively. I am currently preparing for an ROTC scholarship valued at $180,000, which I will use, along with Bright Futures, to attend either the University of South Florida or the University of Central Florida. While attending either of these schools, I will be a member of the ROTC unit and, after receiving my degree, will enlist in the United States Military as an officer.
Leadership:
Ever since I was little, I’ve had the drive to be a leader. I never liked being in the shadow of others. I would rather pave my path, doing everything for myself. This mindset helped me through middle school and elementary school, but high school was a different story. Once I enrolled in NJROTC the idea and purpose of leadership took on a different meaning. Leadership was no longer about being the best, instead, it meant bringing others—my team—up to be the best and reach their highest potential. During my time in NJROTC, I participated in teams that required unity, humbleness, and self-discipline. During these past three years of NJROTC, I am starting to truly understand the term “leadership” and how to be a true leader. My mindset and drive to be a leader among my peers helped me achieve the rank of Lieutenant Commander my junior year, and then Commanding Officer of the entire unit for my senior year. I am also the Team Commander for the Academic Team and the Unarmed Exhibition Team.
Service:
For my family, community service has always been a tradition. Since the age of seven, I would bring gifts to all the orphanages in Passaic County, NJ, during the holiday season. In my freshman year I was a part of a summer camp that helped maintain the Jacksonville National Cemetery. During the summer after my junior year, I volunteered to help clean up the springs in Crystal River. Finally, during my time with the GHS NJROTC unity, I volunteered whenever possible, given the limitations due to Covid. In total, I have 157 service hours, and I plan to complete more before and after graduation.
Citizenship:
Citizenship is the biggest value that my family and the NJROTC have taught me. My family taught me how to be an outstanding citizen since I was little. I learned to help my neighbor, do kind gestures in my community, volunteer for everything, be respectful, persevere, and so much more. Since entering the NJROTC program and coming to Florida, I was taught to look for the good in people, how to be trustworthy, and, of course, always be respectful. All my experiences have made me the person I am today.
2022
SENIOR
Louis Carr
Gulf High School
Extracurricular
Activities:
- Academic Team
- Unarmed Basic Drill Team
- Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team
- Athletic Team
Scholarship:
Since freshman year academics always came first, freshman year was front-loaded with four honors classes and four electives. I finished every class with a high A and one high
B. After my freshman year, I transferred to Florida from New Jersey. Even though I was adjusting to a new school and new state, I still had excellence on my mind. Sophomore year was the year I enrolled in the GHS NJROTC program for the first time. That year I made straight As and principal's list. Now, in my senior year, having completed most of my core courses, I can broaden my knowledge in Law Studies, Game and Simulation, Psychology, and CTE Internship. These classes allow me the ability to think and work creatively. I am currently preparing for an ROTC scholarship valued at $180,000, which I will use, along with Bright Futures, to attend either the University of South Florida or the University of Central Florida. While attending either of these schools, I will be a member of the ROTC unit and, after receiving my degree, will enlist in the United States Military as an officer.
Leadership:
Ever since I was little, I’ve had the drive to be a leader. I never liked being in the shadow of others. I would rather pave my path, doing everything for myself. This mindset helped me through middle school and elementary school, but high school was a different story. Once I enrolled in NJROTC the idea and purpose of leadership took on a different meaning. Leadership was no longer about being the best, instead, it meant bringing others—my team—up to be the best and reach their highest potential. During my time in NJROTC, I participated in teams that required unity, humbleness, and self-discipline. During these past three years of NJROTC, I am starting to truly understand the term “leadership” and how to be a true leader. My mindset and drive to be a leader among my peers helped me achieve the rank of Lieutenant Commander my junior year, and then Commanding Officer of the entire unit for my senior year. I am also the Team Commander for the Academic Team and the Unarmed Exhibition Team.
Service:
For my family, community service has always been a tradition. Since the age of seven, I would bring gifts to all the orphanages in Passaic County, NJ, during the holiday season. In my freshman year I was a part of a summer camp that helped maintain the Jacksonville National Cemetery. During the summer after my junior year, I volunteered to help clean up the springs in Crystal River. Finally, during my time with the GHS NJROTC unity, I volunteered whenever possible, given the limitations due to Covid. In total, I have 157 service hours, and I plan to complete more before and after graduation.
Citizenship:
Citizenship is the biggest value that my family and the NJROTC have taught me. My family taught me how to be an outstanding citizen since I was little. I learned to help my neighbor, do kind gestures in my community, volunteer for everything, be respectful, persevere, and so much more. Since entering the NJROTC program and coming to Florida, I was taught to look for the good in people, how to be trustworthy, and, of course, always be respectful. All my experiences have made me the person I am today.
