Unity Within The Different Cultures by Alana

Unity Within The Different Cultures by Alana - December 2025 Scholarship Essay

I want to make a difference at my school by uniting the different cultures. At Panther Creek High School, everyone seems to be separated into their own ethnic groups. I hardly even see the different cultures talking to each other, let alone having small talk in the hallway. It's like the Indians stay with the Indians, the caucasians stay with the caucasians, the African Americans stay with the African Americans, etc. I want the atmosphere to be more inviting towards the different cultures. The school doesn't focus on that; instead, it focuses on drama or various events, and since we're all one, we should be able to come together. To be able to share beliefs, morals, and teach each other about our different cultures. Instead, it's like we are scared to come up one after another to speak up. Nobody speaks up and holds PCHS to that standard; instead, we push it to the side, ignore what is right, and focus on the irrelevant parts. I believe that, as student body president, I can help make that change and make our school more united and less individualized. We should treat each other like family because we are one, and we ALL matter.
I would dedicate every Friday of the school year to a place where students can bond and engage in various activities. We might host a potluck vibe once a month, where people from different cultures can share the foods and traditions they make at home and bring them to the potluck. I want my school to be a place that students remember. I want my school to be talked about in blogs, commercials, or even the news, because that would represent a legacy and showcase why our school matters among all the other FISD schools. This can also teach students about schools and about stepping outside of people they may be "comfortable" with; it's not about what you know, it's about who you know, and, with that being said, I feel like this is what I would present to the board at my school. Our students deserve to feel like they have a village, and that village doesn't just have to be with people who look like you. I want to teach generational wealth, and that can be with not just family but with friends or even peers. I'm not going to force everyone to be friends, but I am going to make sure that everyone is treated as one. We owe that to our students, and as the top of the community that teaches them, we should teach them what it means to be there for their community.