This essay was submitted and selected as the top essay as part of the 2022 Miss Wadena Pageant. The essay portion of the pageant is a separate entry that earns the writer a $600 scholarship provided by past Miss Wadena members Tracy Adams Kooman, Miss Wadena 1983; Leslie (Lundquist) Werden, PhD, Miss Wadena 1984; Maria (Moore) Clarys, Miss Wadena 1985; Jennifer (Swenson) Health, Miss Wadena 1986
The essay is to specify a moment when they have or will immerse themselves in the Wadena community through service and/or leadership with a goal of bringing joy, guidance, support, goodwill, etc. to Wadena.