Between coursework for four Advanced Placement
classes, two part-time jobs and preparing for college, Angie Littlefield has
been busy over the last year, to say the least.
However, she made it through her entire high school career, as she says,
with little to no support from her family.
“I felt like I had to grow up fast and learn independence,” a lesson she
believes will help as she transitions from William Chrisman High School to the
University of Central Missouri in the fall. Watching her family members endure personal struggles
has contributed to the determination she will carry with her when she
leaves.
classes, two part-time jobs and preparing for college, Angie Littlefield has
been busy over the last year, to say the least.
However, she made it through her entire high school career, as she says,
with little to no support from her family.
“I felt like I had to grow up fast and learn independence,” a lesson she
believes will help as she transitions from William Chrisman High School to the
University of Central Missouri in the fall. Watching her family members endure personal struggles
has contributed to the determination she will carry with her when she
leaves.
As she advances on to the next chapter, Angie will
have the distinction of being named a Royals Scholar, along with other academic
accolades. Before entering middle
school, such honors seemed out of reach, including the prospect of graduating
from high school. “Things clicked for me
during the second semester of my freshman year,” she says. She began running cross country and also
participated in Youth Entrepreneurs, a program that teaches students about
developing their own businesses.
have the distinction of being named a Royals Scholar, along with other academic
accolades. Before entering middle
school, such honors seemed out of reach, including the prospect of graduating
from high school. “Things clicked for me
during the second semester of my freshman year,” she says. She began running cross country and also
participated in Youth Entrepreneurs, a program that teaches students about
developing their own businesses.
Angie’s goal is to study accounting at UCM and was
surprised that she liked the campus after visiting. “Initially, I wanted to check it off my list,
but I actually enjoyed the visit.”
Leaving Independence and heading to Warrensburg as a KC Royals Scholar will
make the difference for a self-described frugal individual. “Because of this scholarship, I won’t have to
go into debt to attend college.” Angie also earned the Phil Roberts Scholarship
through the Independence School District, an award worth $8000 over her college
career.
surprised that she liked the campus after visiting. “Initially, I wanted to check it off my list,
but I actually enjoyed the visit.”
Leaving Independence and heading to Warrensburg as a KC Royals Scholar will
make the difference for a self-described frugal individual. “Because of this scholarship, I won’t have to
go into debt to attend college.” Angie also earned the Phil Roberts Scholarship
through the Independence School District, an award worth $8000 over her college
career.
Even considering the monetary value of the
scholarship award from the Kansas City Royals, the opportunity to participate
in 20/20 Leadership, one that came at the end of her sophomore year, was
priceless. Angie was drawn to the program because of its reputation at Chrisman
as a program, reserved for top students.
“Not everyone could join the program,” she said and admittedly, she saw
it first as an opportunity to leave class.
“Eventually, I saw program days as opportunities to gain information that
can be used in the future.“
scholarship award from the Kansas City Royals, the opportunity to participate
in 20/20 Leadership, one that came at the end of her sophomore year, was
priceless. Angie was drawn to the program because of its reputation at Chrisman
as a program, reserved for top students.
“Not everyone could join the program,” she said and admittedly, she saw
it first as an opportunity to leave class.
“Eventually, I saw program days as opportunities to gain information that
can be used in the future.“
The KC Royals scholarship is made possible by a generous donation from the Kansas City Royals and Royals Charities. Participants in 20/20 Leadership are eligible to apply for the scholarship.