Vote for Sydney Ksenak | Official Scholarship Contender for Issue 102 ITM Challenge!
Sydney Ksenak – Indiana
Nomination & Photography by @mitbykimberly
Nomination: Sydney Ksenak is inspiring because she leads with kindness and heart. She is sweet to everyone and has quickly won over my entire teen team. Sydney makes sure no one is left out, showing a level of awareness beyond her years. She is bright, hardworking, and always gives her best effort. She loves her sister and treasures her friendships deeply. Outside of the team, Sydney takes dance classes at Elite, plays violin, and enjoys reading and arts and crafts. She values time with her family. As the youngest member, she is stepping forward with strength, and I am ecstatic to watch her confidence shine.
What other inspiring qualities, achievements, or experiences about you, not mentioned in your nomination, would you like readers to know about?
One of my favorite things is being creative through dance, music, reading, and arts and crafts. These activities help me express myself and build confidence. I also love spending time with my family and making memories with the people who matter most to me.
What goals, dreams, or projects are you currently working toward right now?
Right now, I am focused on doing my best in school, growing my confidence, and continuing to learn new things. I was proud to pass the IREAD assessment as a second grader, and I enjoy reading and challenging myself academically.
I also love dance and violin because they help me build creativity, discipline, and teamwork. One of my biggest goals is to continue being kind to others and making sure everyone feels included. Even though I am still discovering what I want for my future, I hope to continue working hard and helping others.
Sydney is working toward her ITM Leadership Certificate & a Scholarship — earned through this campaign.
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- My beautiful granddaughter! - Susan Ksenak
- We are so proud of you! We love you! - Mom & Dad
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- Note on Voting: To maintain contest integrity, all votes are final. Contributions are processed immediately to the scholarship fund and are non-refundable.
- Eligibility: Teens must be ages 13–19 and reside in the USA. Scholarship winnings are capped at $1,000 per issue.
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