While playing in a Duramed ProAm in Mason, OH I was teamed with a young high school golfer that was awarded a spot in the event via an essay contest – not your normal way to get to play in such an event. This young woman is Brittany Zins, a soon-to-be senior at McAuley High School in Cincinnati, OH and she is not your ‘normal’ teenager. She is captain of the golf team, a member of the Drama Club, a Key Club Ambassador and…she has a part-time job!
Brittany is relatively new to the game of golf but her passion for it and her talent belie her lack of tenure playing. She is a native of Cincinnati. She, along with her father and brother are the ‘golfers in the family’…but not her mom…she doesn’t golf at all.’
The essay contest was sponsored by Cincinnati-based Rumpke Company, a waste management company. There were about 25 schools involved and a little over 30 students entered. Brittany stated “My coaches gave me the honor of representing McAuley in the contest (they gave it to me at a meeting). I got a letter at school telling me that I had won.”
The essay topic was “Environmental Stewardship’ and I have included her essay in this article. Her talent goes well beyond the golf course. She is a great example of what the youth of America has to offer our planet and it’s care going forward. She appreciates the beauty of the outdoors and that transcends into her love of the game of golf. We could all take a lesson from young women like Brittany, not so much about how to play golf (even though she is a very good player), but ways to preserve our resources and care for our planet for future generations.
As for Brittany’s future, she is undecided about her college pick but has Georgetown(KY) College, Wittenberg, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on her list of possiblities. When asked what she would like to major in she said “I enjoy chemistry and I want to do something in the law so forensic science is kind of the in between.”
We wish Brittany Zins all the success possible in the future. She is definitely a ‘stand-out’ personality and a very conscientious and talented individual. It was this author’s pleasure to have met her.
Here is a re-print of her winning essay:
Brittany Zins
May 11, 2009
Environmental Stewardship
During the summer I enjoy playing golf outside in the beautiful nature, surrounded by occasional birdies, eagles, and many times family and friends. As I look around I notice in wonder and awe the trees, bushes, and even lakes. Although, while playing the game I try to avoid these things, I can’t help but wonder; without more stewards for the environment would these beautiful courses be here in 20 years?
Today many companies and citizens are trying to go green to help change the way in which we use the resources our environment offers. Changes such as hybrid vehicles and solar power are the newest ideas. I too am trying to make changes such as these with my family. Both my parents have switched to hybrid cars. This helps reduce the amount of pollutants our cars expel into the air. Car exhaust isn’t the only thing our new hybrid cars offer. They also conserve gas, a nonrenewable resource being quickly consumed in today’s fast paced world.
Along with changing cars, I also help recycle at home and school. Recycling plays a major part in helping to conserve the environment. Living within the environment, there are animals. By recycling I help save the lives of these animals that could eventually die out from human pollutants. Saving animals from extinction for future generations to enjoy, is being a good steward for the environment. Recycling helps to reduce the rate in which landfills are filling and the rate our natural resources are being consumed. Protecting our environment is important. Trees provide oxygen in our world. A great way to help offset deforestation is by planting a tree every year.
In an attempt to be more conscientious about utility bills in today’s economy, our family has developed energy saving routines. An environmental and money saving change we made at home recently is the use of florescent light bulbs instead of incandescent. This helps reduce the amount of energy used when lighting the room. Another conservation habit we developed is unplugging unused electronic devices and turning off lights when leaving a room. Our laundry habits have changed as well. Running the washing machine on cold water and the dryer on low heat helps to decrease the amount of energy used. Being more energy efficient is better for the environment.
The only pure, non polluted water left in our world comes from ice caps. When we use up our current water supply the ice caps will be the only thing left. For this reason I run water as little as possible. Conserving water through taking short showers, brushing my teeth without running water, and running the dishwasher only when full are a few ways which I try to help conserve.
Conserving our environment is very important to me because I would like for the rainforest, ice caps, and even golf courses to be here for my children and grandchildren to see. Saving the environment is part of our job as human beings.
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Young Golfer Wins Essay Contest for a ProAm Spot
While playing in a Duramed ProAm in Mason, OH I was teamed with a young high school golfer that was awarded a spot in the event via an essay contest – not your normal way to get to play in such an event. This young woman is Brittany Zins, a soon-to-be senior at McAuley High School in Cincinnati, OH and she is not your ‘normal’ teenager. She is captain of the golf team, a member of the Drama Club, a Key Club Ambassador and…she has a part-time job!
Brittany is relatively new to the game of golf but her passion for it and her talent belie her lack of tenure playing. She is a native of Cincinnati. She, along with her father and brother are the ‘golfers in the family’…but not her mom…she doesn’t golf at all.’
The essay contest was sponsored by Cincinnati-based Rumpke Company, a waste management company. There were about 25 schools involved and a little over 30 students entered. Brittany stated “My coaches gave me the honor of representing McAuley in the contest (they gave it to me at a meeting). I got a letter at school telling me that I had won.”
The essay topic was “Environmental Stewardship’ and I have included her essay in this article. Her talent goes well beyond the golf course. She is a great example of what the youth of America has to offer our planet and it’s care going forward. She appreciates the beauty of the outdoors and that transcends into her love of the game of golf. We could all take a lesson from young women like Brittany, not so much about how to play golf (even though she is a very good player), but ways to preserve our resources and care for our planet for future generations.
As for Brittany’s future, she is undecided about her college pick but has Georgetown(KY) College, Wittenberg, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on her list of possiblities. When asked what she would like to major in she said “I enjoy chemistry and I want to do something in the law so forensic science is kind of the in between.”
We wish Brittany Zins all the success possible in the future. She is definitely a ‘stand-out’ personality and a very conscientious and talented individual. It was this author’s pleasure to have met her.
Here is a re-print of her winning essay:
Brittany Zins
May 11, 2009
Environmental Stewardship
During the summer I enjoy playing golf outside in the beautiful nature, surrounded by occasional birdies, eagles, and many times family and friends. As I look around I notice in wonder and awe the trees, bushes, and even lakes. Although, while playing the game I try to avoid these things, I can’t help but wonder; without more stewards for the environment would these beautiful courses be here in 20 years?
Today many companies and citizens are trying to go green to help change the way in which we use the resources our environment offers. Changes such as hybrid vehicles and solar power are the newest ideas. I too am trying to make changes such as these with my family. Both my parents have switched to hybrid cars. This helps reduce the amount of pollutants our cars expel into the air. Car exhaust isn’t the only thing our new hybrid cars offer. They also conserve gas, a nonrenewable resource being quickly consumed in today’s fast paced world.
Along with changing cars, I also help recycle at home and school. Recycling plays a major part in helping to conserve the environment. Living within the environment, there are animals. By recycling I help save the lives of these animals that could eventually die out from human pollutants. Saving animals from extinction for future generations to enjoy, is being a good steward for the environment. Recycling helps to reduce the rate in which landfills are filling and the rate our natural resources are being consumed. Protecting our environment is important. Trees provide oxygen in our world. A great way to help offset deforestation is by planting a tree every year.
In an attempt to be more conscientious about utility bills in today’s economy, our family has developed energy saving routines. An environmental and money saving change we made at home recently is the use of florescent light bulbs instead of incandescent. This helps reduce the amount of energy used when lighting the room. Another conservation habit we developed is unplugging unused electronic devices and turning off lights when leaving a room. Our laundry habits have changed as well. Running the washing machine on cold water and the dryer on low heat helps to decrease the amount of energy used. Being more energy efficient is better for the environment.
The only pure, non polluted water left in our world comes from ice caps. When we use up our current water supply the ice caps will be the only thing left. For this reason I run water as little as possible. Conserving water through taking short showers, brushing my teeth without running water, and running the dishwasher only when full are a few ways which I try to help conserve.
Conserving our environment is very important to me because I would like for the rainforest, ice caps, and even golf courses to be here for my children and grandchildren to see. Saving the environment is part of our job as human beings.
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