Congratulations to our latest Super Teens finalist! Meet Allie!
Allie Thiesse of South Dakota told NextStepU that “I think we are able to accomplish so much more by working as a community and empowering those around us.” That was Allie’s advice on how to be super, which she follows every day.
After losing loved ones and also finding out that a friend was diagnosed with cancer, Allie decided to keep busy by helping others. She focused on community service and volunteering to get through the hard times. She has volunteered more than 150 hours in the past few months and has completed several leadership courses.
Allie is a perfect example of how great things are sometimes created in reaction to personal loss.
Allie says that her greatest achievement has been helping the friend that is battling cancer. Allie designed a T-shirt and a website to fundraise for her friend’s family and to rally the community’s support. With Allie’s help, her friend’s family received more than $7,500 and 1,100+ likes on the Walter’s Warriors Facebook page. “I would like to continue to raise awareness about the battles of children with cancer,” she explains.
Allie does not plan to slow down her community service. Although she loves studying history, she sees herself pursuing something different after high school. She plans on either becoming a zoologist or learning how to train dogs to assist handicapped children. With her sense of service and determination, Allie will succeed no matter what path she chooses.
Allie says “I think what makes someone super is following their passion and in doing so lifting up others around them.” That in a nutshell describes Allie’s actions and her philosophy. It is also why she is a Super Teen.
> To see Allie and other Super Teens, check out the Super Teens page. To nominate yourself or someone else, follow the directions at NextStepU.com/SuperTeens. One of the finalists from this school year will win a $1,000 prize to help with college expenses.
RULES: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. NextStepU’s Super Teens Contest begins 09/01/13 and end 05/23/14. Must be 13 years of age or older to enter or win. Winners will be notified by email, Facebook message, and/or Twitter message on or about 05/23/14.
