Bethany has over 125 hours volunteer work. Her father and mother were sent to jail when she was a baby, taken in by an aunt, but later returned to her mother who struggled with addiction leaving Bethany's sister to take over the role of mother.

Bethany's sister went to work and raised Bethany. The two struggled together to

make a home life for each other. Bethany's letters of recommendation say she has

been overlooked because she would not let anyone feel sorry for her.

 

Bethany rarely missed any school and works 35 hours a week to support herself.