Washington, D.C. He was looking forward to connecting with and learning from some of the nation’s heavy-hitters, such as Chief Justice Roberts, Oklahoma Senators Lankford and Inhofe and even President Trump, as well as his fellow student delegates. Unfortunately, the program, scheduled to take place over spring break, was canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Tobias was understandably disappointed, he sought a silver lining in connecting with the other delegates via social media. These future world-changers have been discussing current events and exchanging ideas and advice for following their dreams of bettering their communities through public service. A clear vision of big dreams In true Tobias fashion, the high school graduate has a detailed plan for pursuing his dreams. He will attend Dartmouth College in the fall to pursue a degree in political science
and economics, then aspires to earn a law degree from Yale University. Tobias dreams of clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court before working for Becket, a nonprofit law firm specializing in religious liberty. But he ultimately plans to enter the public service arena through elected office or the judiciary. “As I embark on the next chapter of my life, I will carry all of the lessons I’ve learned through my leadership opportunities,” reflects Johnson. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is the value of service. It’s not always easy, but as I lead in the future, I will always try to serve my community, Oklahoma, our nation and everyone around me.” Editor’s note: Kristy Blosch, MBA is a former marketing and communications director and current stay-at-home mom to two boys, Noah (4) and Judah (2). She is married to Cody, and together their family can usually be found traveling, hiking, camping, cooking and cheering on the OSU Cowboys.
TOBIAS ADDRESSES HIS FELLOW OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE PAGES IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.
Changing Lives– One Dog at a Time
Thirteen-year-old Caleb White volunteers every weekend at Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. Whether it’s featuring a dog for #FreeMeFriday, taking pets to events for potential adoption, or playing ball with a furry friend for an afternoon, his passion for animal rescue is a prime example of why we’re inspired by kids like Caleb. At Kimray, our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Caleb exemplifies this by living out that mission in the service he provides to his community. And that’s The Kimray Way.
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