Sarah Meadows
SCHOOL: Barnwell High School
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society vice president; Debate Team co-captain; Barnwell High School Singers, soprano I section leader; varsity cheerleader; Student Council
AWARDS AND HONORS: Emerging Public Leader , Furman University; Palmetto Girls State Delegate and Senator, South Carolina Auxiliary; Presbyterian College Junior Fellow; Newberry Scholar; Columbia College Scholar; Converse Junior Scholar; University of South Carolina Aiken Scholar; Most Likely to Succeed, Class of 2007
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Started a Penny War between four high schools and the Eating for the Hungry drive to fight poverty and hunger in Barnwell County; Mount Calvary Baptist Church adult choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, praise band vocal leader and pianist; volunteer reader for Rotary Reade
COLLEGE/CAREER PLANS: Attend Clemson University to major in political science, minor in fine arts; attend law school
OF NOTE: Through a community service project she initiated, Sarah raised thousands of dollars for three food shelters: Axis One Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and Barnwell Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen
NOMINATOR’S QUOTE: “Sarah is a 'go-getter!’ She assesses a situation, takes the initiative to develop a plan of action, and then follows through until the job is completed. Whether she is perfecting her schoolwork, directing her church choir, speaking to a group of her peers or adults, or performing community service, she is totally devoted to her passions.” – Kelly Shealy, math teacher
