Ariana is a student whose resilience, heart for service, and unwavering determination reflect the very spirit of this academic scholarship. A member of Alpha Delta Pi, Dance Blue, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the University of Kentucky, she has balanced academic excellence with a deep commitment to serving others. Her experience supporting families at the Ronald McDonald House and her connection to the NICU (National Intensive Care Unit) have shaped her calling to become a nurse. Inspired by her father's service as a Special Forces Soldier and the example of LTC Nick Goshen, she approaches nursing not just as a career, but as a mission to lead with empathy, strength, and character. Ariana’s drive, discipline, and compassion make her deserving of this honor.