Aven Wright

- SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team) is one of my favorite things to do at school

- The leaders of each school sports team are recommended by their coaches for this exclusive team

- We participate in many team bonding exercises and follow the Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy program.

- We do many outreach projects including going to elementary schools a few mornings a week.

- I serve as the student leader for our branch at Hasty Elementary School where I serve as a mentor to the students.

- Elected as class president as a Sophomore and Junior

- Consistently work with student government peers to facilitate student activities in our school

• Increased student involvement in school initiatives by creating opportunities for collaboration on projects and events.
• Represented the interests of the student body in discussions with faculty members, advocating for necessary changes or improvements in policies or procedures.
• Promoted a positive school culture through inclusive activities and events for all students.

- One of twenty sophomores in the county chosen to be a part of this leadership program organized by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

- This program taught leadership skills that I still refer to to this day and provided me with many connections to businesses and people in my community.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

- I attended the ceremony where the last support beam was placed on the new campus of Cherokee High School

- My principal appointed me to speak on behalf of the student body at the ceremony

- My dad and I developed a youth tennis program for our community starting in 2020.

- I assist in weekly youth beginner tennis drills.

- For three summers, I have run week-long summer camps for 10 participants that includes daily tennis instruction.

• Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased referrals and client base growth.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication with students and their families.

- 4-year varsity tennis player

- Served as a leader on my team, facilitating practice times and leading pre-match warmups

- I work hard to encourage and help everyone on the team to play to the best of their ability

- Started golf my freshman year to learn a new challenging skill and enjoy the outdoors

- Earned a varsity letter my sophomore year

- Golf, with its slower-pace, has been a good outlet for me from all the fast-paced parts of life

- I also wanted some golf background for use in leadership and my future career

- I was honored to play as a partner playing with my brother in the state games; playing tennis in summer and playing basketball in the winter.

- We won gold medals in both events for two consecutive years

- Served as a positive and reliable mentor for the Special Olympics athletes in Cherokee county.

- I have been in a bible study group with my middle school small group since freshman year

- We meet once a month and discuss our personal lives as well as biblical curriculum and faith status

- Attended Clemson's tennis camp and was placed in the top tiger group which entails longer hours and more intense training

- At the end of the week during the awards ceremony, I was awarded the coach's award, called the top tiger award. This award goes to the camper with the most positive attitude and greatest work ethic

- Performed in school choir from 5th to 10th grade

- Selected for the county wide honors chorus

- Performed at the Reinhardt University Choral Festival

-Volunteered as a buddy and helped a participant enjoy one of the best nights of the year.

-This is an annual event for the special-needs community that is sponsored by the Tim Tebow foundation. It provides a prom experience for this special group of people