In the 10th grade I had one of the best opportunities in my life that I never would have ever thought would change my life. As a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program I was able to attend HOBY on a full ride and also a chance to attend HOBY World Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
When I first got to HOBY Texas North I did not know what to expect and one of the things I thought was crazy was that the seminar only lasted for three days when I have been to leadership conferences that have lasted for weeks. I didn't think that I would have the same good experience that I would have at my other conferences.
The day I arrived at HOBY I met Kara Silvey and there were a ton of ambassadors like myself already on the campus of TCU doing cheers. She took a moment to ask my name, then she introduced me to everyone by screaming "Hey HOBY, this is Khalil". I stood there thinking to myself "These people are crazy!".
On that day my cousin dropped me off and all I wanted to do was go back home because i didn't know anyone and I thought everyone at HOBY knew each other. Long story short I stayed for the entire seminar.
HOBY has really changed my life for the better and has also inspired me to do great things in my life by reaching out to other people and starting my own Anti-Bullying organization called "Don't Lose Hope" where my goal has been to reach out to bullied teens and prevent them from committing suicide.
I can't say I would be where I am today if it wasn't for HOBY being a part of my life. It is an honor to come back as a volunteer and be able to give the ambassadors a great experience of HOBY and I enjoy doing it. HOBY is empowering you people to get out and lead others to excel in life. HOBY is OUTSTANDING.
This is my HOBY story and I can't wait to see yours !
All my best,
Khalil Coffield
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