What does it mean to be FIRST?

Hosanna Kabakoro, 17, Idaho

Hosanna Kabakoro, 17

submitted by Hosanna, age 17, Fijian, from Idaho

F= Fearless IN THE FACE OF OBSTACLES!

I=Industrious when it comes to hard work!

R=Resourceful in seeking solutions!

S=Sensitive to the needs and weaknesses of myself and others!

T=Tenacious and determined to set and achieve challenging, realistic goals!

I am the first girl from my village to

  • Be homeschooled
  • Ski
  • Snowboard
  • Attend college while still in high school

I am the first girl from Fiji to

  • Earn the US Congressional Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals
  • Earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
  • Intern for a U.S. Senator
  • Receive a U.S. Senate Page appointment
  • Receive a nomination as one of America’s Young Women of Distinction!

I am the first in my family to

  • Be named one of America’s Top 50 Youth Volunteers and receive a $30,000 scholarship!
  • Receive the prestigious Jefferson Award (known as The Nobel Prize for Public Service)
  • Hold a beauty pageant title. (Miss Magic Valley Teen USA)

I am 17 years old. I know there will be many more FIRSTS ahead of me!

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