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IRAM AMIR ’ 18
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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