Page 18 - The Voice Fall-Winter IV

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Top Teen in The News

State Representative
Teen Kiyah Kianah

“I want to make sure that people can go to school and not worry
about being bullied for what they possess and everything that makes them unique.”

Why Kiyah was Nominated:
As a President of Top Ladies of Distinction,
Inc., a national humanitarian
organization, that oversees a youth group,
Top Teens of America, the Lake Houston
Chapter in Kingwood, Texas is proud to present
the name of Kiyah Kianah, Second Vice
President of Top Teens of America, to be a
member of Be Strong Student State
Representative Program. Kiyah can best be
described as an academic scholar, 3.7 overall GPA,
and a leader who fosters the belief that everyone
matters and should be treated with dignity and
respect. She will proudly echo the message, “I am not a bystander; I am someone who stands by
victims of bullying.” Kiyah will be an ambassador for implementing campaigns and rallies throughout
the great state of Texas which will echo the call, “No More.” She believes that every person deserves
to come to school, join activities and pursue their dreams of matriculating in a college without fear or
intimidation. It is mandated that every member of Top Teens of America enrolls and completes a
bullying initiative. Kiyah did more than just enrolled; she took the lead in sharing that bullying comes
in many different forms, from cyber-bulling to physical bullying, but she believes it’s all wrong, and it
has to stop. Bullying has a real negative effect on a person’s life. She researched and shared statistics
on those who are constantly bullied can be pushed to the breaking point, where they could end up
hurting themselves or others. She would introduce a campaign to raise awareness to the issues of
bullying. For the campaign kick-off, she would hold a rally for students to share their personal stories
and experience with bullying. She would incorporate counselors and/or psychologists to serve as
resources. Kiyah’s leadership service will further enhance her ability to mobilize students to be active
bystanders. Her leadership as president of Student Body, Miss National Youth Achiever (NYA),
Crowned in Winston-Salem, NC, Social Outreach Society, Member-at-Large, Student Council, Best
Buddies, basketball, cheerleading and Drama Club, to name a few, have strengthened Kiyah’s self-
confidence, which enables her to stand up and stand against a wrong. She will be an active bystander
who will do far more than just watch. She will: mobilize the compassion of witnesses to step in and