Emme Egli, daughter of Bryon and Ginny Egli, is a sixth-grade student at Westfield Intermediate School and is known for her leadership, empathy and kindness toward others.
An A student, she finds time to participate in sports and is active in Student Impact of Westfield, a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization that meets after school. Treating others with respect is a quality that she has possessed from a young age.
“Even when Emme was in kindergarten, teachers at parent-teacher conferences said she wants to include people,” shares Emme’s mother, Ginny. “She’s organized and loves helping teachers. She’s also strong and says what she feels. She wants to make sure people are doing the right thing but has no time for drama. Although Emme has a half-sister that lives with her mother, she is the oldest sister at home to two other siblings. She just has that oldest child attitude.
“Emme’s dad Bryon is from Evansville, and I grew up in Bloomington where she has been part of an internship program at a church there. Our family moved here six years ago and Emme has been a student in the Washington Westfield Schools since she was a first-grader. She has always been tall for her age. She’s now 5’6.” I played basketball when I was in school and her dad was a phenomenal basketball player. She started playing both basketball and volleyball at a young age and wanted to stay with it. Currently, she is on a travel volleyball team.”
Being part of Student Impact of Westfield every Tuesday and Wednesday is an activity Emme particularly enjoys. The program provides opportunities to develop friendships, connect with others and learn skills that will serve participants throughout life. Its activities take place in a renovated farmhouse at 536 North Union Street right by Westfield High School, Middle and Intermediate Schools.
Participating students walk over as a group at the end of the school day.
“Emme puts everyone before herself,” says Mac Bockage, Student Life Manager, Student Impact of Westfield. “When we walk to our building, she asks everyone how their day is without caring if no one asks about her in turn. She makes sure everyone gets served food before she does. We have so many activities for students to do: an art room, basketball, volleyball, games, soccer, pickleball, ping-pong, video games and more. She is good and finding people with similar interests and connecting them. She introduces new people to others and if she sees someone who is alone, she will initiate a game or find out what they like to do and do it with them.”
There is no question that Emme has a bright future ahead of her. Ginny shares that her daughter would like to run her own business someday. Her leadership abilities, athletic skills and kind heart will not only benefit her endeavors but will also be a help to those around her.
