What is it about DST...?

[ASU Diva2003]

Hi,
this is Skegeegirl (it's been a long time, I know). I changed my name because I changed schools.

My reasons for having interest in DST is because of the ongoing service that I see this remarkable group of women performing. I see a group of women not bound by blood, but who share a strong sisterhood like no other I have ever seen. These women are the movers and the shakers, a distinct group of women that have touched and will continue to touch many lives.

When I was a senior in HS (wow! a entire year ago), I was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Cleveland Alumnae Chapter. I had to write a essay as with any other scholarship and I had an interview. This interview was like no other that I have ever experienced and I will never forget it. I sat in the middle of a circle of DST women who were sitting at a roundtable. Each member asked me questions about my accomplishments and public service. Talk about NERVOUS.
So, I got my acceptance/congratulatory letter and I was so happy. And since that day I have stayed in contact with the Cleveland Alumnae Chapter by giving them updates on my progress. I come from a single parent home. I had no idea how my Mom was going to pay for my education and I am truly blessed. Only one person from our school could recieve this award and I was chosen.

DST has a ongoing committment to community service, scholarship, character, and leadership which inspired me and touched my life.

I am very involved in my community and although it is hard and I sometimes don't sleep at night juggling academics and activities ,it is something that I have to do. Life is about helping those in need and never forgeting where you come from. Whatever you give to people will come back to you through blessings from God. Well, those are my reasons. They are similar to those of the other interests.

It's just something about DST that touches the lives of everyone it encounters.

( I apologize for being brief, but I have procrastinated so long and I have a newspaper article that has to be on the Editor's desk by 9 am)