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To ring in the holiday season, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ is celebrating #12DaysOfKindness. Each day, we’ll feature a new high school student doing outstanding work to serve their communities. Today’s spotlight is on Sophie O., a high school junior from Tulsa, OK, who helped empower the voices of incarcerated women by sharing their poetry.

Here’s what Sophie shared about her community service experience:

What is your act of service? 

I compiled an anthology of poetry written by incarcerated women through Poetic Justice.

Can you share your favorite memory from this act of service? 

When I began working with Poetic Justice, I transcribed a poem by an inmate about being a grandmother right after completing one about being an addict. That contrast was really intriguing to me, and I continue to be fascinated by the women’s stories.

What’s one lesson you’ve learned from your service experience?

I have learned the value and the power of giving a voice to the voiceless. Because of this, I am currently working to create my own organization that will teach Speech and Debate skills to incarcerated women.

Spread kindness with micro-scholarships

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Cecilia Xia

Cecilia is the Senior Manager for Content, Community, and Brand at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ. She leads all of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s communications efforts and got her career start working in higher education marketing. She loves to connect with different members of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ’s community of students, educators, and parents! In her spare time, Cecilia enjoys hiking, taking road trips, and spending time by the water.