Few people are as determined,
bright, and stunning as Leah Blefko, but even fewer have the title of Miss
Arkansas 2015. Blefko is currently a junior at the University of Arkansas,
double majoring in broadcast journalism and sports management. On top of just
being crowned, Blefko
works two jobs along with taking 18 credit hours. She works
for the SEC Network and is a part of the Razorback football recruiting team.
Blefko
said that being a student and a current title holder gives her a different
perspective that allows her the opportunity to help within the community. It is
hard to not be impressed with her busy schedule, yet it’s easy because her
passion is so heartening.
I am completely inspired by her
dedication to extracurricular activities and her extensive involvement on campus.
She has made it her purpose, this upcoming year, to serve the state of Arkansas
and her local community at the U of A as Miss Arkansas.
Interviewing Blefko, I
instantly knew she was someone I want to aspire to be like. She is constantly
pushing herself to, not only reach her full potential, but exceed it. She
explained that her biggest competition was not her competitors, but herself.
She believes that this would not have been possible if it was not for her close
group of girlfriends and roommate, who were her constant support system. They
are her daily inspiration to be the best she can be.
Blefko emphasized that getting
involved and finding an activity on campus
to be passionate about is important. For her, that is her work through
Arkansas sports. She believes that the clubs and organizations students join
will help them not only in their future careers, but as future leaders. College
is a completely unique experience, unlike any other that we’ll ever encounter
again, that pushes us outside of our comfort zones. Her advice to all freshman
is to embrace this short period of time, learn about yourself, and become who
you want to be.
Blefko has a brilliant mindset of believing that living in the
present is just as important to preparing for the future. Enjoying the now is so crucial for our
generation that we must find purpose in what we do. She stated that the best
advice she ever received was that if she had the willingness and desire to be
happy, she would live a worthwhile life.
It is evident Leah Blefko is a respected leader
on campus and will be a future leader to our generation through her everyday positive
impact on so many.
