{"id":81,"date":"2023-02-15T17:15:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T17:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-50-17-66-55.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/2023\/02\/15\/2023-2-14-jack-mcclain-no-sweat-2500-scholarship-winner\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:10:07","slug":"jack-mcclain-no-sweat-2500-scholarship-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/student-success-stories\/jack-mcclain-no-sweat-2500-scholarship-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack McClain &#8211; $2,500 &#8220;No-Sweat\u201d Scholarship Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cirkled In<\/a> is thrilled to announce the December 2022 \u201cNo-Sweat\u201d $2,500 Scholarship Award Winner, Jack McClain. Jack is a student who exemplifies a unique combination of academic excellence, musical talent, and community involvement. Jack is not only academically centered but also has a passion for sports and music. In addition, he is an active volunteer in his church&#8217;s worship band, making him a well-rounded and deserving recipient of this award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jack McClain &#8211; Example of Grit and Hard work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up in a household in Shelbyville, Illinois,with his mother and an older brother, Jack learned the value of hard work and grit from a young age. These traits have served him well throughout his high school career and helped him achieve great things. Jack is always looking for ways to go above and beyond, whether it be through extra credit assignments or striving for A&#8217;s in his classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack&#8217;s passion for sports is evident in his involvement in track, tennis, and golf. He is also a talented musician and has been a member of his high school pep band and his church&#8217;s worship team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1.jpeg 299w, https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1-256x300.jpeg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jack &#8211; a versatile athlete with interest in track Tennis &amp; Golf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing music has been a source of inspiration and creativity for Jack, and it has allowed him to express emotions he might not have been able to convey through words. His creative outlets have helped him thrive in the school environment, find volunteer opportunities, and make strong friendships along the way. Jack has performed in a number of concerts and&nbsp; regional music competitions, earning high marks and recognition for his talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3363\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Music &#8211; Source of inspiration &amp; Creativity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his academic and musical pursuits, Jack is dedicated to serving his community. He actively volunteers in his church\u2019s worship band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This commitment reflects his strong character and values. It also makes him a well-rounded and deserving recipient of the \u201cNo-Sweat\u201d $2,500 Scholarship Award from Cirkled In.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack&#8217;s journey to success is a testament to the importance of hard work and dedication. His passion for academics, sports, and music, as well as his dedication to serving his community, make him a truly inspiring individual. We are honored to recognize his accomplishments and are confident that he will continue to make a positive impact in his community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cirkled In&#039;s No Sweat Scholarship Winner - Jack McClain\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nKTW3jfTTcI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack McClain\u2019s Story in his own words!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Jack\u2019s video to learn more about him and his story. Visit us at www.cirkledin.com to tell your story!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations on your achievements Jack! We at Cirkled In are glad to be part of your journey. <em>Learn more about the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cirkled In\u2019s Quarterly \u201cNo Sweat&#8221; Scholarship<\/em><\/a><em> here<\/em> and <strong>YOU could be our next winner!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-1024x627.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3351\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-1024x627.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-768x470.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cirkledin.com\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cirkled In &#8211; Free Professional Profile Platform for Gen-Z Students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cirkledin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cirkled In<\/strong><\/a> is a young professional\u2019s Free platform for Gen-Z youth, which provides an opportunity to the students to create their holistic academic profile and share it with anyone with a single click. Applying for a scholarship is so easy, like Mandy Christy and others have done in previous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Tell your story that you are more than just a test score, create your <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cirkledin.com\/\"><strong><em>Cirkled In<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> profile to showcase images and videos of events, awards, and other activities you\u2019ve participated in, all in one place!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cirkled In is thrilled to announce the December 2022 \u201cNo-Sweat\u201d $2,500 Scholarship Award Winner, Jack McClain. Jack is a student who exemplifies a unique combination of academic excellence, musical talent, and community involvement. Jack is not only academically centered but also has a passion for sports and music. 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