The First Tee’s Arthi Chandra To Attend John Deere Drive Your Future Academy

Arthi Chandra from The First Tee of Silicon Valley has been selected to attend the John Deere Drive Your Future Academy held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., June 25–29. Chandra is one of 24 girls from The First Tee chapter network selected to participate in the four-day academic, career and leadership development academy. The all-girls event will also focus on remaining active in the game of golf, learning the impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork. Arthi Chandra, 16, is currently a sophomore in high school, but taking all of her classes at West Valley Community College. She also volunteers for the Society of Women Engineers at UC Berkeley, which encourages young girls to pursue their interests in the STEM field. She is a Senator in the West Valley Student Government, and has been invited to be a part of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society two years in a row for outstanding performance in academics and community service.
The First Tee has been an integral part of my life for the past nine years, and through it, I have developed the confidence and perseverance that has helped define who I am today. I have gained lifelong friends and a solid Go-To Team consisting of coaches and participants. Throughout all the difficult and joyful moments in my life, I remember to use the Nine Core Values and Life Skills I have learned to reach my fullest potential. I am thankful for all the opportunities The First Tee has provided me, and I hope to make my coaches proud. Arthi Chandra
 
We are so proud of Arthi for her drive to have a successful career. This opportunity will help her get started with experiences that build her up as a leader and team player. She will be an asset to all the other participants who attend. George Maxe, Executive Director, The First Tee of Silicon Valley
Chandra was selected for the John Deere Drive Your Future Academy through a national application process. Applicants who met the participation criteria were reviewed by a national committee who scored the applications based on essays, involvement with The First Tee and other extra-curricular, as well as letters of recommendation.