2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Eve Kilgore
The Ellis School, 11
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Ava Kilgore
Academic Achievement
National Latin Honor Society, Award/honors – 2 Years
Tulane University transcript, Honor – 1 Year
Ellis Academic Honor Roll, Honors – 3 Years
Scholastic Art & Writing Award, Received a Silver Key and a Honorable Mention – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
Ellis School flag football, Member – 3 Years
Taekwondo, Started Taekwondo at 5 years old and received my black belt at 13. I then went on to being an assistant teacher for younger children at my community center – 4 Years
Ellis Touring Tigers, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Assistant Choreographer for Ellis School middle schoolers, Captain – 1 Year
CIEE Study Abroad, Studied Italian for a month in Milan, Italy – 1 Year
Community Involvement
Culture Jam School Event, Chair leader, where I helped host an event that invited 6 schools around the area – 1 Year
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Youth Chorus, Captain – 3 Years
“6 pack” – volunteering group, Started donating toys to less fortunate children at age 6 with my friends. I have continued ever sense. – 10 Years
Chatterbox Daycare, Part-time Employee and camp counselor – 3 Years
Congresswoman Summer Lee’s Political Campaign, Introducer, volunteer – 5 Years
Plans
My future 5-year goals are centered around pursuing higher education, starting with college and continuing to further my studies in a specialized field. I am passionate about both medicine and politics, and I aspire to build a career in one of these areas. In each of these fields, I aim to make a meaningful impact, contribute to advancements, and drive positive change in my community. Through dedication and hard work, I hope to help shape the future and make a difference in the lives of others.