“Among her most incredible qualities, of which there are so many, her desire to serve anyone she is with is what makes me most proud to have been her coach. During my time as her coach, Ruby has not only been a phenomenal leader within our team and an invaluable asset to her teammates, but took initiative to be engaged in the community. She has (on multiple occasions) taken notice of a need in her school community, and approached me with ideas of how the dance could support.”
– Samantha Reynolds, Dance Team Coach
“My grandpa often tells me that the best compliment one could ever receive is, ‘You make those around you better.’ In essence, this compliment reveals that your actions, ideals, and interactions with those surrounding you are elevating. To me, ‘living free’ means just that. Inspiring the community to be better; creating lasting impacts on those around you by remaining genuine.”
Ruby Smith, MCSF application Essay
“It truly means the world to have received this scholarship. Michelle and her legacy continue to have a lasting impact on me, and being granted an award in her name tonight confirmed this. It is truly an honor to be a recipient, and it is one of my greatest joys in life to have known Michelle. Her light continues to shine on in the lives of so many. Live Free!”
– Ruby Smith 11-MAY-2023