001Hi, my name is Ross Donlin. I'm 18 years old and I'm currently attending Washington Liberty High School. I'm incredibly grateful and honored to have received the POSI scholarship, a merit-based scholarship that provides students with leadership training and strong support network as they head into college. Next year, I'll be a part of the fifth POSI cohort going to Louis and Clark College, and I couldn't be more excited for the opportunity. I'm looking forward to challenging myself, growing as a leader, working with my POSI members, and promoting community development on campus. I'm very grateful for having been a part of Arlington public schools, and I want to say thank you to all the staff and faculty at Washington Liberty High School who supported me. I can't wait to see what's ahead. Receiving the Posi scholarship is insurance
002that all my previous work has paid off and an inspiration to keep working hard to make a difference in my community. This is the next big step in my life and I'm being given the unique opportunity that allows me to transition with ease. I'll be going to the University of Wisconsin with a team of friends from all around the DMV, Aposi, and they will be my support system while I'm in college. I know that this is just the beginning. I'm glad to have the support of my family and my community. Hi, my name is Lucas Gorchinskus and I chose Washington University in St. Louis because it really felt like a place where I can challenge myself. their electrical engineering program stood out to me, not just for the academics, but also their emphasis on problem
003solving and hands-on projects. I've always been interested about how things work, especially when it comes to energy and technology. And I want to use that curiosity to help improve the energy sector. Whether it's making systems more efficient or finding new ways to harness power, I hope to be a part of shaping the future of energy. Thank you. My name is Sully. I'm a senior at Wakefield High School and I will be attending UVA in the fall. Community really means a lot to me and I'm so grateful through this Posi scholarship because I know that I'll have more than a community backing me. I'll have family backing me. I've only met these people for a couple of months, but I already consider them family. I've learned so much about them and they've learned so much about
004me and I know that this posi will bring out the best in myself, but not only that, we'll bring the best out in each other. [Music]