Fawn M Leipold
“From the start of my college experience I made a decision that failure was not an option.”
- Program: 2009 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Recipient
- Hometown: Baltimore, MD
- Community College: The Community College of Baltimore County-Essex
- Four-year College or University: University of Baltimore
- Academic/Career Pursuits: Business
- Other Interests: Leadership Development, Social Science / Anthropology, Tutoring / Mentoring, Volunteer Work
Biography
PROFILE: Baltimore native Fawn Leipold was 16 when she dropped out of high school with the thought that she could quickly make money in the “real” world. There were plenty of jobs, for sure, but mostly minimum-wage positions. She realized that she made a mistake leaving high school so she looked her future square in the eye and decided to do something about it. She received her GED and channeled her thoughts and emotions into furthering her education. She enrolled in community college and was a regular on the Dean’s List. “Continuing my education in college was my life jacket.”
INSPIRATION: Fawn said it was the ultimate challenge to begin college seven years removed from her last day in high school. But the first class she took was taught by a woman who helped steer Fawn in the right direction. That teacher, Brooke Bognanni, “was so inviting and encouraging, I quickly was put at ease.”
ASPIRATION: Some leaders are born, others are made. Fawn is proud of the leadership abilities she has developed and hopes to put those qualities to use in helping others see their inner potential.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: As the Chapter President of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Fawn organized various service projects during her college years including book drives, campus clean-up efforts, and story time projects for youngsters. In fact, in March of 2009 Fawn and her chapter at CCBC-Essex earned several awards at the society’s regional convention.
ACCOLADES: She was named Outstanding Student Leader at CCBC, elected Hall of Honors Chapter President for Middle States Region of Phi Theta Kappa, and completed the Honors Program at CCBC.
INTERESTING FACT: Fawn is a “natural food” critic. “I love to go out to eat and try new things then pretend I am a judge on TV.” She also enjoys riding horses at her grandfather’s farm in Pennsylvania.
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