Dec 1, 2023
Var
“Referee! Referee!..” The words rang out on Enloes practice field. We had been robbed, our last year here…
Dec 1, 2023
Bringing Everyone Together
Charity Ball is so special because it proves that students can get involved and organize together in order to make a positive change…
Dec 1, 2023
The power of ECB
When I first joined Charity Ball, the pressure to meet the goal seemed overwhelming. But with the rest of council, I soon discovered that our collaboration is able to realize a seemingly impossible goal…
Dec 1, 2023
Fully Present
It’s easy to get caught up in what life has to offer. Whether that be sports, clubs, a job, or school, all of these activities take up different parts of our lives…
Nov 27, 2023
Falling Barriers
It is Friday. It has been Autumn for exactly one month and eighteen days; today is one of those days that feels particularly so…
Nov 27, 2023
Slogans
Enloe Charity Ball holds a profound significance for me that can best be described by its very slogan: alive with purpose…
Nov 20, 2023
On top of the world
It’s no secret that Enloe’s Student Council is more than just a student government. We forfeit our free time for 3 months out of the school year into a full-fledged fundraising effort for a local non-profit…
Nov 20, 2023
The best two years of my life
Being a part of Enloe Charity Ball for 2 years has given me probably the best 2 years of my life so far. I have learned so much about both myself and the community, it’s just amazing…
Nov 18, 2023
Newcomer
As a newcomer to Enloe Charity Ball, the prospect of attending this amazing event has been full of anticipation. This has been the first time I’ve been on a school council that actually works…
Nov 18, 2023
Leadership
I firmly believe that leaders are agents of change, making a real difference in the lives of others through small acts of service…
Nov 16, 2023
Not just a dance
Even before attending Enloe, I’d always been interested in joining its Student Council. And before I knew it, I was campaigning for a spot as a freshman-class senator…
Nov 16, 2023
Opportunities
Opportunities are the building blocks of personal growth, serving as gateways to learning new things about various aspects of life…
Nov 15, 2023
More than just a fundraiser
When I submitted my campaign form in the first month of freshman year, I had no idea how much Student Council would change my life within the span of a year…
Nov 15, 2023
Community
Sitting at the dining room table, I drew the prototype of what would become my 150 backpack tags, ready to hand out during Student Council campaign week…
Birthday
I still remember learning about Charity Ball at the beginning of Sophomore year and thinking it was ridiculous to have…
Connections
It was 2020 and school had gone from two weeks of closure to a year. Being at home all day,…
Community
To me, Charity Ball means Community. Each year, a strong sense of community develops through the Charity Ball process –…
Full Circle
Hello, my name is Chloe Belk! I am a Junior at Enloe High School and a two time member of…
VAR
“Referee! Referee!..” The words rang out on Enloes practice field. We had been robbed, our last year here. As a…
Bringing everyone together
Charity Ball is so special because it proves that students can get involved and organize together in order to make…
The power of ECB
When I first joined Charity Ball, the pressure to meet the goal seemed overwhelming. But with the rest of council,…
Fully Present
It’s easy to get caught up in what life has to offer. Whether that be sports, clubs, a job, or…
Slogans
Enloe Charity Ball holds a profound significance for me that can best be described by its very slogan: alive with…
Falling Barriers
It is Friday. It has been Autumn for exactly one month and eighteen days; today is one of those days…
Not Just A Dance
Even before attending Enloe, I’d always been interested in joining its Student Council. And before I knew it, I was…
On top of the world
Coming from a middle school student council, where we drew teacher appreciation cards and planned spirit week, I was utterly…
The best two years of my life
Being a part of Enloe Charity Ball for 2 years has given me probably the best 2 years of my…
Leadership
I firmly believe that leaders are agents of change, making a real difference in the lives of others through small…
Newcomer
As a newcomer to Enloe Charity Ball, the prospect of attending this amazing event has been full of anticipation. This…
Opportunities
Opportunities are the building blocks of personal growth, serving as gateways to learning new things about various aspects of life.…
Community
Sitting at the dining room table, I drew the prototype of what would become my 150 backpack tags, ready to…
More than just a fundraiser
When I submitted my campaign form in the first month of freshman year, I had no idea how much Student…
Family
At the beginning of my Charity Ball journey in the Fall of 2019, I was an energetic and charismatic Freshman…
Perseverance
As I walk into my first student council meeting as a timid freshman, I become enthralled by the curated chaos…
What Can I Do?
Sitting on the cold tile floor of the atrium, staring at purples and teals smeared across the poster paper that…
Impacting My Community
I live in Southeast Raleigh. In my community, many of us live similar lifestyles. Living in a neighborhood where we…
The Last Dance
“17 seconds, from Game 7 or from Championship #6. Jordan…open…he shoots…CHICAGO WITH THE LEAD!” These are the words that were…
New Two-Story Room
It feels like forever ago, when I walked into the haphazardly furnished, oddly polygonal, corner room that belonged to Ms.…
Coming Together
In order to reach our ambitious fundraising goal each year, Student Council cannot only rely on Charity Ball ticket sales…
Making a Difference
I’ve lived in many different places and met many different types of people. Despite all this, I can truly say…
Specialization
Monday, Room 607, 3:20 PM. From my corner, I observe the bustling committees—Outreach, Logistics, Publicity, Service, Finance; the fumes of…
A Lasting Impact
For the past four months, the halls of Enloe High School have been buzzing with Charity Ball mania: fundraising, caroling,…
Snowflake
Snowflakes are winter’s most alluring creations, formed by interactions with the atmosphere along their journey from the sky to the…
Motive
Integrity, gratitude, privilege, and humility. These 4 words have meant so much to me in my life since I was…
Step by Step
“What you are defined by is what you are willing to struggle for.” -Mark Manson Throughout my life, I’ve always…
Red Light, Green Light
The past few years have been filled with stops and goes. I remember the weeks of online school that closed…
The Butterfly Effect
They say a butterfly can flap its wings and cause a typhoon. How such a small thing can make such…
Learning and Growing
I’ve learned so much in being part of Enloe Charity Ball for the past 2 years. I used to think…
Gratitude
As I have grown older, I have realized the importance of being grateful for the things that you have. Spending…
Purpose
2022 marks my second year of being in the Enloe student council. So far, it has been such a great…
A Voice for Good
“Did you get enough donuts, Mom?” It was December 4th, about a week before 2021’s Charity Ball. I was hosting…
Hakuna Matata, No Worries
Hakuna Matata is a saying I have heard throughout my whole life. It is a phrase that slowly turned into…
One Word
“If you had to describe Enloe Charity Ball in one word, what would it be?” We were filming interviews for…
Spreading Love
Throughout my past few years on Enloe student council, I learned how important spreading love and service is to a…
Side by Side
This is my first and last time being a part of the Student Council in my high school experience. I…
Connections
It was 2020 and school had gone from two weeks of closure to a year. Being at home all day,…
Impact
This year we brought back Mini Charity Ball at Hunter Elementary. It was a lot of fun being able to…
Reassurance
Feeling safe, feeling that you’ll be okay, feeling sure that no matter what happens, your loved ones will be ok.…
Buying In
I have played hockey for 10 years and lived on this planet for 16, but until this year I had…
Tick Tock
What’s buzzing, filled with spirit, and black and white all over? The classrooms used for the Charity Ball Chess Tournament!…
Ohana
The feeling I get when Charity Ball is around the corner is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Charity…
Home
In my eyes, “home” begins not with the physical characteristics of one’s dwelling, but instead with the lives and dreams…
Memories
I was nearing the end of my volunteering shift at Southeast Raleigh Elementary School when I grabbed a whiteboard eraser…
From Here on Out
This year is my final ride with Enloe Student Council. I was blessed with this opportunity and I have been…
Roots
When we hosted Mini Charity Ball at Hunter Elementary, it reminded me of my roots. I am an alum myself,…
Sprint
As I sat down in front of my computer on December 10th, 2021 to outline this post, I couldn’t think…
Raleigh
At 10 years old, I put on my light-up high tops, buckle up my seatbelt, and sit back and relax…
Kickball for a Cause
This year I spearheaded the Kickball Tournament. I had worked on the Kickball Tournament in my Sophomore year and I…
Dots
Pointillism is a painting technique developed by French artist Georges Sureau, famous for his work titled A Sunday Afternoon on…
Inspiration
Four years ago, I was hesitant. Hesitant to try new things. Hesitant to meet new people. Hesitant to go out…
The Smallest Things
I walk in, look around, look at all new faces, then I finally take a seat. I was at my…
Unity In Our Community
I had heard of Charity Ball since I was younger because my three siblings attended Enloe and had helped fundraise…
Balance
16 years ago, Charity Ball was merely an idea that could raise a few thousand dollars to help make an…
Small Steps
I feel like students are constantly going 100 MPH and are not able to appreciate the little things in life.…
My First Year
I’ve always wanted to make an impact on the world. I was raised always being taught to give back and…
Meaningful Melodies
“Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies.” Edward Bulwer-Lytton was exceptionally perceptive when…
Outlier
Winter for me has always meant giant coats and freezing while walking to first period. I can vividly remember Charity…
Lifetime Experience
Before my tenure on Student Council began, I saw Charity Ball as a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s also for a great…
In Retrospect
Before the pandemic shut the world down, we presented a check of over $207k to Southeast Raleigh Promise (SERP) at…
The Joy in Charity Ball
Charity Ball is a phrase I have been hearing since middle school. My sister would tell me all of her…
Community
One definition of community is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and…
Fulfillment and Growth
I’m in the West Gym Lobby, surrounded by students chatting and eating their lunches, peeling paper after paper off of…
Leaving Your Mark
Arguably, the highlight of the annual Enloe Charity Ball is the moment when the “Big 5” stand at the top…
Making An Impact
I have been fortunate to be a part of charity ball since my freshman year. Being able to contribute and…
Hope and Passion
The world stopped once the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Everything we had ever known changed in an instant. The exponentially burning…
Thank You
In 2020, my first year at Enloe, I heard so much about Student Council and their impact on Enloe and…
Checkmate
Chess is the game of life. A board game where all pieces on the board have their own intricate speciality,…
Finding My Voice
My parents always told me I needed to speak more. Whether it was around a group of kids my age,…
Team
My whole life I’ve been told two is better than one. That the more you have, the better the outcome…
Walking Slow
“Life is too short to walk fast”- Yaqub Brock The past year and a half flipped my life upside down,…
Completion
If you told me in 2018 that this is how I would spend my senior year, serving along with a…
After
It’s 11:15. The long-awaited dance is over and the last of Enloe’s finest has finally filed out of the venue’s…
What Charity Ball Means to Me
From my time of first coming to Enloe, Enloe Charity Ball has amazed me in the way that they are…
Gratitude, Privilege, and Honor
It’s almost been 3 years since I was given the privilege and honor to have stepped foot through Mr. Lewis’…
Voice
“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades…
Giving
Throughout my life, my parents have always told me the importance of giving. That providing support and help to people…
Adversity
We have all been dealing with adversity for the past year and a half. Covid-19, the pandemic that has raged…
Full Potential
Ever since I went to elementary school in downtown Raleigh, I have been exposed to people, specifically kids, who are…
Change the World
As a child, I was told by my parents, teachers, and mentors that I could change the world. I believed…
Greatness and Perfection
I’ve forever aspired to be great. Perfection, the irrational basis of human action, is the first thing in my mind.…
EHS CLASS OF ’16 ELLIE CHAPPELL GRADUATES FROM ECU
Today, we are honoring Ellie Chappell, ECB’s 2016 Senior Class President. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020 was…
EHS CLASS OF ’16 CHRISTINE LONG GRADUATES FROM NC STATE
Today, we are honoring Christine Long, ECB’s 2016 Student Body President. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020 was…
EHS CLASS OF ’16 EMMA O’BRIEN GRADUATES FROM ECU
Today, we are honoring Emma O’Brien, ECB’s 2016 VP of Service. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020 was…
EHS CLASS OF ’16 KEVIN CAO GRADUATES FROM UNC
Today, we are honoring Kevin Cao, ECB’s 2016 VP of Governing Procedures. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020…
EHS CLASS OF ’16 ISABELLE WILLIAMS GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Today, we are honoring Isabelle Williams, ECB’s 2016 VP of Finance. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020 was…
EHS class of ’16 Lyric Lin graduates from UNC
Today, we are honoring Lyric Lin, ECB’s 2016 VP of Publicity. Due to COVID-19, the graduating class of 2020…
Enloe Charity Ball Fund Grants Emergency Relief to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Dear WCPSS Families, Enloe Charity Ball is proud to announce that our fund with the North Carolina Community Foundation has…
LITTLE MOMENTS
I had a surreal moment this past Thursday where everything seemed to click into place. The picture in front of…
A REFLECTION
I don’t even know where to start. Enloe Charity Ball has raised over $1 million. In my four years alone,…
WHY WAIT
Why wait to make a change when you have time today? Enloe Charity Ball goes live today @ 7 pm.…
COMMUNITY
Through my work with Enloe Charity Ball, I have learned tremendously about what community is and what a sense community…
THE ART IN CHARITY BALL
You can’t spell Charity Ball without Art. Why the word Art, you may be wondering? Why not Cat or Rat…
COMPLEXITY
One of the many reasons that I have been excited about SERP being the recipient of Enloe Charity Ball 2019…
MARGINALIZED
Raleigh is a fast growing city. What were once low income neighborhoods are being torn apart and built into cookie…
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT IT
I am continuously asked the questions, “Mackenzie, why do you base your life around Enloe Charity Ball? Why are you…
FOUNDATIONS
The best part of Charity Ball is that its impact does not have a finite stopping point. So much of…
THANKFUL
During the Thanksgiving season, we are always told to be thankful, mostly for the things we have. My parents take…
BENEFACTOR TURNED BENEFICIARY
I joined student council just one year ago. After flying through the first two years of my high school tenure,…
SMALL STEP
Unemployment, world hunger, homelessness are all issues that affect millions of people around the globe. Millions. Such problems are constantly…
SHOW UP
I’ve struggled with my role in Charity Ball for over two years now. It seems like most people just naturally…
GRASSROOTS
Wake up at six. Go to school. Do homework. Go to sleep. This constant cycle of waking up, knowing that…
THE FORGOTTEN
Raleigh is lauded as a city of wonder, expansion, and development. It is a city where one can start a…
SUPERHEROES
For the longest time, I have been a fan of super heroes. They could do things that normal humans simply…
DETERMINATION
“If you want it, and the more you keep hearing you can’t have it, you just go out and get…
FACES
Up until this week, I was failing at being a Charity Baller. While I was wholeheartedly involved in my role…
IMPACT
One thing I have learned from my role at Southeast Raleigh Promise is that community organizing is not easy! It…
MAGICAL
I can describe the entire Enloe Charity Ball process in one word: Magical. I discovered the magic of Charity Ball…
THANK YOU JAKE
“Being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pressure.” Brene Brown A few days ago,…
COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK
Imagine this: there’s 5 minutes left in the game. You’re down by 5 points and the other team has the…
BETTER THAN YESTERDAY
I look forward to the moment that the check is revealed on December 7. The 2019 Enloe Charity Ball check,…
WITH THE END IN MIND
The room was flooded with students. Dresses of red, blue, gold, and silver filled the dance floor while everyone waited…
SO MANY REASONS
As a society we are often resistant to attempt change, not because we do not think we will have an…
COMPASSION
Tens. Hundreds. Thousands. Walk past like there is nothing but dust. When I was in fifth grade, I traveled to…
PASSION
I have always loved to fight for what I believe in. My passion cannot be contained, and I needed an…
JOURNEY
Last year was the start of my journey as a member of Enloe’s Student Council. Throughout the course of this…
PERSEVERANCE
Perseverance. Obstacles. Challenges. Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been struggling with a speech impediment: stuttering. Even though…
INTENTION
As I work with my team in planning a fundraiser, or going canvassing, or sending email upon email and making…
EXCITMENT
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Service is…
LEGACY
Ever since sixth grade I’ve slowly become attached to Enloe Charity ball. My brother, Richard, was a freshman when he…
EIGHTEEN
On this past Wednesday, October 30th, I have turned 18. When I woke up, there was no change — no…
THE NEW KID
Right as I entered my first year of highschool, I wanted to help people and I wasn’t quite sure how.…
JUST A MINUTE
“I have only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can’t refuse it. Didn’t seek it,…
SPEAK
My dad once told me, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t speak; no one pays attention to that. But when…
Home
As I reminisce about my time in high school, my mind is consumed with memories of all that Enloe has…
Something About the Light
There is a light that shines within us all. No one will ever see this light; no one will ever…
Give it Your All
I’ve been playing the game I love which is football all of my young life. This game has provided me…
Greater Than Ourselves
It was a cold Wednesday afternoon when I found myself on State street, an affluent, arguably-gentrified neighborhood near Enloe. Each…
Thank You Akul
It was a cold and rainy November afternoon. “Shotgun!” I called excitedly, although Akul and I were the only ones…
Apples to Apples
Apples to Apples is a card game where you try to match a ‘red apple card’ which features a noun,…
18 Candles
I’ll never forget my 15th birthday. My friends, classmates, teachers, and peers all gathered side by side in our formal…
A Dream
I had a dream last night… My dream was set to the night of Charity Ball. Not only was the…
Defying the Allegory
Earlier this year, my Civilizations and Culture class was assigned a project where we all had to become a pseudo-philosopher…
Why I’m here
When I chose to run for Student Council my freshman year, I never knew the way it would make my…
Are You Gonna Make It?
“Are you gonna make it?” This is a question my fellow student council members and I get asked on a…
Dungeons and Dragons
Imagine if you could suspend your disbelief to take any narrative to the limits of your imagination. If you could…
Community
Two hundred thousand Up in the air We’ve set our goal We’ll make it there But though the money…
Different is Just Different
For a long time, society has been conforming people to stick to what is “normal”, to not be different. We…
So it’s Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving is a time for family and gratitude, I think we can all agree that it can be overwhelming…
Purpose
Everyday, I wonder what my purpose is. The mere 17 years I’ve been on this Earth haven’t been nearly enough…
Believe
“Why won’t he talk to us”, “Why is he making those faces”. My five-year-old self would think. I always would…
Forgotten
In our society, the ability to achieve success is defined by one’s privilege: whether it be racial, socioeconomic, or ability.…
The Blackberry Moments
As I sit and reflect upon the past four years of high school, I am overwhelmed with emotion. Don’t get…
Fire
My friend asked me, “So what the h*ll went wrong?” Faint screams echoed through my mind as I reflected on…
After
This Charity Ball season, I have been reflecting a lot on ‘after’: How are my former students doing after high…
This Moment
If you know me, then you know I love the concept that every unique aspect of the current moment will…
Remember the Cookies.
Walking into my very first Friday Fun Night at IGNITE, I had no idea what to expect. Here I was…
Time
I notoriously have a horrible concept of time. I assume that I live about 20 minutes away from everything, which…
For Diane
Imagine waking up in your comfortable, loving home only to leave and go into uncertainty. Imagine persevering through bullying on…
A Story That Endures
Everyone’s life is its own individual perspective on the same story. We’re connected by our daily interactions and the fundamental…
Reflect
As a senior, I reflect on the past years I have gone through at Enloe and see the process unfolding…
ASTROWORLD
On August 3rd, Travis Scott released his third studio album “ASTROWORLD” which shook the entirety of his rap fan base.…
Vibrancy
On October 1st, I sat with my knees to my chest and fingernails bitten so badly, they were bleeding. My…
Younger
In our society, our role models and biggest influencers are generally those who are older than us. I always believed…
Interact
In third grade, I volunteered to work with my peers on the autism spectrum at my school, helping them interact…
Be Proactive
Towards the beginning of this year, at one of the first few meetings we had as a whole student council,…
Noblesse Oblige
The idea of more fortunate people caring for those who are less fortunate is described in the French phrase “noblesse…
Charity Ball Poem
It’s a cold, snowy night near the end of Fall And all of Enloe is preparing for Charity Ball The…
Impact
The word “impact” is defined as having a strong effect on someone or something. It’s so ubiquitous of a word…
Responsibility
The first time I heard about Student Council at Enloe, which was from a friend, I immediately knew that I…
Overcoming the Doubts
One of my favorite movies of all time is the Disney movie, Ratatouille. The movie is about a talented rat…
Creating a Better Future
I’ll never forget the first time I met the leaders of Enloe Charity Ball. Last spring, several dozen people from…
Why I Believe in Charity Ball
The first thing that popped into my mind when I first applied to student council was Charity Ball! I’d always…
A Game of Clue.
Life is like a game of Clue. You start out with cards that are handed to you by chance, sometimes…
Opening My Eyes
This has been it! My very first charity ball season and already I have seen the power a small…
Utilitarianism
As I throw myself into the wave of my fourth year working on Charity Ball, it is easy to look…
Principles
I would like America to look like the fall semester at my public high school. Fall is Charity Ball season,…
Success
One of the best feelings you can get as a student is to do well in school. Being an Enloe…
Unite with IGNITE
At the core of Enloe Charity Ball is a strong and supportive community, seeking to make a meaningful impact in…
Hurricane Relief Sensory Kits
To bring comfort to individuals with autism affected by Hurricane Florence, the Autism Society of North Carolina is asking our…
Thank You Carmen
It was a cold and rainy November afternoon. One of those days where you want to lay on your couch…
Dear Jesse & Dakota
A few days ago I found myself in a familiar situation. It was Sunday night and my family was wrapping…
A Childlike Spirit
The first time I visited the Oak City Outreach Center was at the end of the 2016-2017 school year to…
Building with Purpose
Building with a purpose is something that I strive for everyday in my professional career. As a Project Manager with…
BEAT IT
“Beat It” is the name of a song released by Michael Jackson in 1983. In the song, Jackson pours out…
Commitment. Action. Inspiration.
With the Charity Ball 2017 only days away, I am overwhelmed with memories of the incredible experience of Charity Ball.…
What It’s All For
It was a warm, sunny November morning at downtown Raleigh’s Oak City Outreach Center, and my fellow student council members…
Big Moves
Ever since I was a little girl I always enjoyed being a part of groups working to make change. Students…
The Time is Now
In a position of comfort, it is easy to say nothing is majorly wrong with the economic, social and political…
Priorities
“In life, it is important that you prioritize. A hundred years from now, it will not matter how much money…
Be a part of the Change
It’s that time of the year… Time to try our absolute hardest to raise thousands of dollars for charity. Time…
Growth
I remember serving as an assistant principal at Enloe Magnet High School thirteen years ago when a student, Rachel Escobar,…
Perspective
On a cold night in February, my volunteer group and I assisted at an event benefiting the local people who…
Hospitality
Urban Ministries experience with the Enloe Charity Ball 2016 was nothing short of amazing. It’s less about the money than…
It Which Must Not Be Named
It’s the terrifying concept of advantage and disadvantage, rich and poor, academic and misguided. As a society, we never dare…
Privileges
In a world that’s so fast-paced, it’s easy to loose touch of all the privileges we have. However, when the…
On the Ball
If you ask the majority of adults in Raleigh to describe typical high school students, many responses might contain words…
Basic Rights
Every Thanksgiving my family gathers around the table, in front of more food than we could finish in a week,…
Seconds and Cents
I’m 17 years old, and in the eyes of most people around me, a kid. My peers and I aren’t…
The Family
Being a freshman in student council was a little overwhelming in the beginning not gonna lie, but with all the…
Volunesia
Volunesia.(n) that moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives, because it’s changing yours. Whenever I volunteer, I…
Making the most out of Every Situation
On October 21st, I visited the Oak City Outreach Center for the first time when it was open and alive…
Music to my Ears
Music is a very complex art form. There are many different moving pieces to it. Every instrument and every sound…
Stranger Things
“Stranger Things” first aired in July 2016. The hit science-fiction thriller tells the story of 3 adolescent boys and their…
The Feeling
“We’re not interested” That’s the sound I usually get from going door to door. After giving them the spiel, most…