Sanai Hicks
2023-24 Grace Erline Memorial
Girls Gone Great Scholarship Recipient
Class of 2023, Maryvale High School, Lutherville, MD
Class of 2027, Spelman College
“I attribute my passion for Law to my drive to make positive changes in the world. I have always been a creative thinker as a child—I found solace in thinking outside the box and taking part in stimulating discussions. It was also my nature to extend help to those in need and uplift the unfortunate. In combining these, I found my love for Law, where I saw I could actualize my inclinations for knowledge and discourse while upholding justice and parity. As such, my current goal is to attend a prestigious Law school that will nurture my capabilities and prepare me for my entry into the discipline.
As a proud African American female, I am drawn to Civil Rights Law. I have devoted many of my pursuits to fighting for minority representation, such as my affiliation with the Black Student Union, where we empower and support women and African Americans to speak out against discrimination. In addition, I participated in an organization called Pure Potential Enterprises Incorporated (PPE) where I had to come up with ideas for our annual fundraiser. The fundraiser was created to give back to the community and serve those in need. The way we raised funds had to be unique and interesting. I thought long and hard about ways to unite people, especially on important issues. I realized food is one of the main things that brings people together. I decided to create an online pop up shop but I wanted to incorporate food.That is when I came with the idea of having “The Double Good Popcorn Pop Up Shop”. With each donation the donors gave they would receive a box of delicious Double Good popcorn. There were a variety of flavors and sizes to choose from, which all depended on how much each person donated. For example if you gave twenty five dollars, you would receive a small bag of popcorn. The larger the donation, the larger the portion. This was the perfect way to grasp donors’ attention! My extracurricular activities have taught me how to use my voice for good and how to find the means to do so. Regardless of my chosen specialization in law, I am intent on becoming a lawyer to give a voice to the voiceless, provide strength to the powerless, and inspire others to do the same.”