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Iram Amir is heavily involved at Steward as well as in her local community. This summer she served as an intern with LEAD Virginia and a participant in the Youth Philanthropy Project through HandsOn Greater Richmond. She also raises money at her local mosque for care packages for the homeless( she and her friends have raised more than $ 5,000 in the past four years).
But her greatest achievement to date is being the first-ever Steward student selected as a Richmond Forum Scholar. Read more about the important role Iram will play as a scholar:
Photo credit: Arianna Belle Photography
What was the process like for applying to become a Richmond Forum Scholar?
I had to write a comprehensive essay and get two letters of recommendation from teachers I had during my sophomore year. I asked my math teacher Annie MacKimmie and English teacher Stephanie Arnold. When I was chosen as a finalist, I did an interview with a forum representative, and then I found out at the start of the school year that I was selected as one of five scholars from schools around Richmond. The moment I found out was so exciting— there were a lot of emotions!
What responsibilities will you have in your role as a scholar?
The 2016-17 Richmond Forum season features speakers from all over the world, including [ former Israeli Prime Minister ] Ehud Barak, who will discuss the state of the Middle East. My job as a scholar is to provide assistance in whatever way is needed at each event— I may be asked to accompany the speaker and make sure he or she is running on schedule, or I might direct audience members to their seats.
How does this honor connect with you personally?
I work hard in serving the community, and I place importance on staying informed about the world by keeping up with current events. It’ s so meaningful that I get to see people in person whom I’ ve read about in the news or listened to on NPR and hear them speak about such important topics.
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