HOTO HOTO

Cheng -Kaiden Cheng

-Kaiden

Hello, my name is Kaiden Cheng. I was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to Arlington when I was 8. I’m currently a junior at Lamar High School. I’m involved in the National Honor Society, Key Club, and the Varsity tennis team. Key Club was one of the first-ever programs I joined at Lamar and I didn’t have any expectations at the beginning because it was something that everyone joined. However, as I looked back I quickly realized how valuable the experience is. Key Club is an organization that gives members opportunities to provide service to the community and school, helps us build character, develops leadership that can prove important in the future. Also, Key clubs help us create meaningful relationships with people that have similar interests. A goal in wanting to make the world a better place. One of my favorite Key Club service events is the Fall festive at River legacy. Although we weren’t able to do it in my sophomore year. It was a fun experience nevertheless. In my freshman year, I participated in the hayride. The task was straightforward and I was ecstatic to see the smile on their faces when the ride was over even though the weather was substandard. Last year I worked in the pumpkin patch and later in a simulated campground to create an illusion of camping in the storm. As boring as it may sound, kids enjoy that type of activity. The lady I volunteered with taught me a lot about why she volunteers and listening to her talk about it made me want to do it more. That’s what makes volunteering enjoyable.

Volunteering has always been a part of my life. Throughout my childhood, I’ve volunteered at various places. From hospitals to orphanages. I grew fond of volunteering because it enables me to help others selflessly and gives me a greater perspective of self-awareness. To elaborate, depending on the cause, you may face a rather tragic situation. As a volunteer, we are expected to stay calm and positive. Dealing with these situations can question your view of the world and your personal choices. This may be a little overwhelming at first, but fostering a stronger selfconsciousness is a surprising change that we as volunteers experience. Lastly, being in Key Club has allowed me to serve and give back to the community. I am looking forward to creating more memories and I am glad to be a part of the Key Club family.