Alumni Adventures with Sarah Parrack by Sara and Family
Senior 2017 and proud alumnus of LLH ! Sarah will attend college this fall with a focus of history to teach students with special needs . She has been accepted at the University of Kansas and continues to advocate for college programs in Oklahoma .
Sarah ’ s love of learning began with the dedicated teachers of LLH . Her outgoing personality and sincere empathy for others , along with her love for the Lord , is who she is . A favorite experience was a mission trip to Mexico to share about Jesus . Other activities she has participated in include Adam ’ s Camp , Camp Barnabas , and Hope ’ s Crossing , as camper and staff . Sarah was a delegate , then staff , at Youth Leadership Forum to hone self-advocacy skills . She has spent many hours volunteering including favorites : John 3:16 Mission and presenting plaques at Laps for Little Ones for the Little Light House .
Sarah ’ s activities include : Student Council Representative for three years , Representative of the Month and Outstanding Service / Leadership Award ; MESH Connect- bringing together students and faculty from regular and special education ; Advanced Theatre : “ Newcomer of the Year ”, performing in two high school musicals and Dinner Theatres ; Red Cross ; FUSE-Bible study ; Special Olympics : swimming , track and fundraising ; and jazz dance recital at the Tulsa PAC .
Sarah was selected as January , 2017 Senior of the Month by the UHS faculty . She was also selected as Top Ten Woman for Ms . Union , both Junior and Senior years . Sarah is enrolled in all regular education classes and serves as an aide in the school nurse ’ s office .
Sarah loves her family and friends and enjoys time with her grandmas , vacations ( swimming with a dolphins ), and being with friends at movies , parties , and prom . She has made life-long friends through her involvement in so many activities , summer camps , and volunteering . Her advice to others : “ Do your school work , don ’ t spend too much time on your phone , get involved , be a leader , and learn as much as you can learn .”
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