My name is Angel Bell. I am the daughter of Craig and Tracy Bell. I have nine siblings in total. My background includes being in foster care before my adoption, which has instilled a strong sense of resilience and purpose in me. I've relocated numerous times, which has made me highly adaptable to new environments and challenges. I am currently a senior at Hanover-Horton High School and plan to complete a 13th year before starting college. I intend to begin my studies at Jackson Community College (JCC) completing a total of four years including the 13th year. Following this, I plan to transfer to a four-year university, such as Eastern Michigan University, to further my education with a master’s degree and ultimately a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Simultaneously, I plan to participate in the AFROTC (Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps) program so I am able to commission as an officer in the Air Force. Ultimately, with my Ph.D., my goal is to work as a clinical psychologist within the federal government, potentially at a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility, or to establish my own private practice focusing mainly on children. 
              My emotional strengths are deeply tied to my empathy, my ability to bounce back from challenges, and my strong leadership skills. I've always been an ambivert—I love good one-on-one conversations or small group settings, but a big crowd usually leaves me feeling pretty drained after awhile. I also have this natural tendency to take on everyone else's responsibilities without actively overstepping, which sometimes means I have "too much on my plate." But that drive is balanced by a perfectionist streak and a need for everything to be organized and "just right." I perform exceptionally well under pressure; it's a dynamic that actually pushes me to strive further and achieve better results. The maturity and resilience I've gained are really the foundation of my desire to help others. I'm extremely empathetic and genuinely love hearing about people's experiences and struggles, which only confirms that a career as a clinical psychologist is the right path for me.
              Beyond my emotional strengths, I maintain my physical and mental well-being through an active lifestyle and disciplined commitment to my extracurriculars. I love being active—running, walking, hiking, and swimming all help me find calm and balance. Softball has been a major part of my life since I was eight; we made it to states my first year and districts the second, and I was even hand-selected for an all-star tournament in Florida in December 2023 and then once again in 2024. This dedication carries over to my role as First Sergeant in JROTC, where I lead and organize my peers and have earned six different medals in athletic competitions. I’ve also gotten picked to go to JROTC Nationals. In the classroom, I strive for academic excellence, making the President's List three times and the Dean's List once during my high school and middle school years. While my grades sometimes slip, I always work hard to bring them back up. I've also been honored as "Athlete of the Month" twice and even hold the record in an athletic conditioning class for one of the activities, outperforming both girls and guys.
              My mission is to use my unique blend of empathy, resilience, and discipline to become an effective clinical psychologist and a dedicated Air Force officer, serving those who have sacrificed for our country. The moral of my story is that your past doesn't define your future; with a clear vision, perseverance, and a commitment to helping others, you can build a life with real purpose and impact.

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