Raising the Check
I’ve watched what I consider to be the most magical moment of all, the check reveal, on the Marbles steps,…
Beyond the Check
When people think of Enloe Charity Ball, they think of the big moment. Big 5 lined up on the stairs…
Hidden Secrets
One of the little-known privileges that comes with serving on student council is access to the coveted Google Drive: an…
All in the Details
I wasn’t so sure about 200k back in August when we first set the goal, but over time I’ve become…
Some Things Never Change
As the snow dances through the air outside my bedroom window, I sit back with a cup of hot chocolate…
The Love Behind Every Bite
“We need food donations for 2,000 students.” I remember hearing about this one of my first days in Enloe Charity…
More Than a Dance
From the outside, Enloe Charity Ball is one amazing night. But behind that night are many nights and many days…
A Community That Brings Real Change
Before I first came to Enloe, my siblings always hyped up Enloe Student Council as a group that creates a…
Representing Our Community
I have been a member of my school’s student council for the majority of my schooling, driven by my passion…
Inspiration
Charity Ball to me is an inspiration. Throughout my three years being a part of the organization, I have seen…
The Magic of the Night
Every December, something electric happens at Enloe. The hallways buzz a little louder, the countdown posters feel a little more…
Individual Influence
Being able to see the lasting influence on the community near Enloe has taught me to appreciate the significant impact…
Growing Up
It’s kind of jarring how fast high school has gone, and it’s crazy to me that I’m graduating in six…
Kickball Royale
The Enloe Kickball Tournament has been one of my favorite events in Student Council. Every year, it brings together students,…
The Most Valuable Currency
Beyond the money that we raise each year for a local non-profit, Enloe Charity Ball is a constant reminder to…
Finding Community in a Cup of Hot Chocolate
A lot of people have told me they view student council and Enloe Charity Ball as “just something to put…
The Story Behind the Checks
“Look at those checks — 102k, 180k, 200k, 209k — the list just goes on,” my friend exclaimed in our…
Community
The best part about Enloe Charity Ball is the community. The purpose of the dance is to benefit the Southeast…
A Transformative Community
I’ve always known I wanted to help my community, but for a long time I doubted whether I could make…
The Impact
Enloe Charity Ball reflects deep passion and local engagement, but it also represents finding a community in and of itself.…
A Tradition of Impact
When I joined Student Council two years ago, I expected event planning and long meetings, but I didn’t expect the…
Big Sister
When my sister was on Student Council, I got to see firsthand how much effort goes into organizing school events.…
Seeing the Impact
When I decided to run for student council advisor my freshman year, I wasn’t fully aware of what Enloe Charity…
True Community
The Enloe Charity Ball has truly shaped who I am and how I view community. From our first GreatCo meeting…
The Heart Behind The Check
Every year I’ve been in school, I’ve been a part of the student council. Before high school, it was always…
Dedicated excitement!
Scrolling through the many Charity Ball posts the day after Charity Ball 2024 and sharing all the exciting moments and…
Do you know (Charity) Ball?
“I know ball” — a common phrase you’ve probably heard thrown around, originating from basketball, used when someone claims to…
Steps That Make a Difference: A Track Story
It’s easy to think of track as a highly individual sport, but one thing I’ve learned is the power of…
Impact
I never really imagined that just one person could have any real impact on a large community or organization. But…
All in for Charity
I’ve always loved seeing people come together, not in big, dramatic ways, but in small moments that show what community…
Summer of ‘25
In the scorching summer heat, I was pedaling and pedaling my bicycle along the gravelly roads. Sweat was dripping down…
Inspiring Change
In the heart of Southeast Raleigh lies Enloe High School, and residing within these halls lies a remarkable organization, Enloe…
Connecting the Dots
Growing up, my favorite game to play was Flow Free: a simple yet addicting puzzle game where each level increases…
Beyond the Numbers
During my time as Vice President of Finance, numbers have become an inescapable part of my life, whether I’m eagerly…
From Posters to Purpose
“Make some change with Penny!” I declare to the courtyard, proudly holding my campaign poster and a bag full of…
Capstone
“This meet is the capstone of your time on this team; every second spent training over the last 4 years…
Enjoying the Process
The day of Enloe Charity Ball is a day that all Enloe students look forward to. It’s the culmination of…
Jingle all the way!
My favorite way I’ve raised money for Charity Ball is through carolling. Nothing is better than spreading Christmas cheer while…
When I say Charity you say Ball!
As everyone quickly gathered for the check presentation during my freshman year Charity Ball, I remember the anticipation in the…
Community
Since freshman year, I’ve been grateful to play a part in Enloe Charity Ball. Helping people in my community is…
Creative Growth
Throughout my life, I’ve never considered myself the artistic type. I can’t draw a realistic object to save my life…
One Community, One Goal
From a young age, I’ve noticed the need to support those experiencing homelessness in Raleigh. I’ve always wanted to find…
Hard Hats
It was a hot summer day and members of the beneficiary selection committee were walking through King’s Ridge: an upcoming…
More than Expected
When I decided to run for Student Council my freshman year, I expected it to be similar to middle school—organizing…
Charity Ball has Always Been a (Block) Blast
Enloe Charity Ball has been one of my favorite parts of Student Council. The longer I’m involved, the more I…
A Community that Lives Up to the Hype
Before I came to Enloe, my siblings always hyped up Student Council for being a fun and impactful community. Once…
A New Meaning
“Enloe Charity Ball.” If you had asked me a couple of years ago what those words meant to me, I…
Adam Dridi
Ever since I joined Student Council, there has been immense excitement and buzz surrounding Enloe Charity Ball. The importance of…
The Bojangles Boy
Last year, Student Council hosted a mini party for all the kids from Neighbor 2 Neighbor and I was in…
A Tradition of Celebration and Service
As Enloe students, we often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of balancing academic pressures, countless club meetings, and…
Never Too Late
“Why did you even decide to run?” was a question I heard countless times after I got elected for Student…
From Passion to Purpose
As kids, we often struggle to find our true purpose in life. However, one powerful way to uncover this is…
The Season of Giving
As the cold and cozy holiday season approaches, so does my favorite night to end the year: Enloe Charity Ball,…
Building Bridges
The first things I think about when I hear Enloe Charity Ball are the partnerships we make each year. I…
Mi Casa Tu Casa
Enloe Charity Ball holds a special place in my heart because of the awesome impact of all our annual events.…
Find What Makes You Feel Accomplished
Running for Student Council—and winning—as a freshman at Enloe is something I will never regret. I’ve always admired how student…
Anticipation in Continuity
Sitting in my middle school classes, excited about the new school year, the topic of Enloe Charity Ball always lingered…
New Experiences
When I first heard about Student Council from some of my friends, I thought, “that seems kinda interesting but doesn’t…
A Dance with Purpose
Growing up, I never understood the excitement of school dances. School dances always seemed dull and overwhelming, until my brother…
Style, Hype, and Friendship
One of the many things I love about Enloe Charity Ball is planning my outfit each year. It changes with…
On the Other Side of it All
Hi everyone! I’m Kavya, a senior advisor, and this is my first year on the Student Council. Even though it’s…
The Spark of Unstoppable Spirit
Flyer in hand, I headed up the stairs to the next house in the neighborhood. With a santa hat, a…
Charity (disco) Ball
Becoming Student Body President and spearheading the outreach efforts during this Charity Ball season has been like the spinning reflective…
Something Bigger
When I was in eighth grade, I had an older brother who attended Enloe who, like many other Enloe students,…
Seemingly Impossible
I first heard of Enloe Charity Ball in 2017. An organization run by high school students? I remember thinking, They’re…
Unexpected
After my 3 years on council I never imagined I would be a part of the “big 5”. For me,…
Three Months
Three months out of twelve, high schoolers raise money for a local beneficiary. Three months out of twelve, the Enloe…
Inspiring Change
In the heart of Southeast Raleigh lies Enloe High School, and residing within these halls lies a remarkable organization, Enloe…
Who’s gonna carry the boats and the logs?
Enloe Charity Ball puts in the work just like David Goggins: an athlete, author, and NAVY Seal. David Goggins also…
World Cup
The World Cup happens once every 4 years and when it happens, there is a certain feeling that you cherish…
Do it for the Love
I joined Student Council during my Sophomore year of high school after a long year of limited social interactions during…
Friendships
Whispering among my friends, laughing and joking about our day in our cabin at our retreat, I realized what great…
Pride
As I chatted with my friend, I suddenly noticed a poster that caught my attention and my eyes lit up…
One Dance
As a 14-year old prospective Enloe student longing for a traditional high school experience, I was at first dejected by…
Transition
Perhaps the most daunting barrier to addressing poverty in the long-term is education accessibility. Without the resources to do well…
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…
Raising the Check
I’ve watched what I consider to be the most magical moment of all, the check…
Beyond the Check
When people think of Enloe Charity Ball, they think of the big moment. Big 5…
Hidden Secrets
One of the little-known privileges that comes with serving on student council is access to…
All in the Details
I wasn’t so sure about 200k back in August when we first set the goal,…