Kieshorne Dennie
Myself Third Spirit of New York 2008 Scholarship Winner
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
New York City College of Technology
"I can only describe Kieshorne as a bright, intelligent, ambitious and lively young man. While the adjustment to high school and its rigors can be daunting, clearly Kieshorne has overcome it and has achieved success, as he is now ready to graduate and is considered a leader among his classmates. He has demonstrated an above-and-beyond attitude through an intensified pursuit of excellence in his academic subjects. As a member of the Symphonic Band, Kieshorne has balanced study time, volunteer work within the school, and countless hours of performance rehearsals. He is also not shy about lending a helping hand to a fellow struggling student.... Kieshorne has been an excellent student and is a wonderful and talented young man. His enthusiasm for learning will be sorely missed in the halls of Brooklyn High School for the Arts."
—Jennifer Drinkwater, English Teacher
Work, Volunteer, and Extra-Curricular Activities
- Member, ARISTA National Honor Society
- Volunteer, R.E.A.D. Program
- Assistant, Brooklyn Music and Arts Program
Excerpts from Kieshorne's Essay
Living under a democracy means each of us as individuals and citizens plays a significant role in society. This role extends beyond just paying taxes; it also consists of giving back to our community through funding and by participating in locally established programs that are trying to make a difference in our community. Volunteering in one's community is one step in making change.
When I returned to Brooklyn High School of the Arts as a junior, I was nominated and then selected as the Community Service Coordinator for the National Honor Society (NHS). As the community coordinator, it was my obligation to come up with community service events for the NHS members, [and] several months after, I was able to establish connections with the R.E.A.D. Program at our neighboring public library. This program helped struggling kindergarteners and first graders learn how to improve and strengthen their reading skills. Overall, the program has taught me that children learn at their own pace and it is up to us as adults and young adults to foster their academic, social and personal growth.
