MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Mid-South teen is using her passion for writing to inspire others to be the change they want to see. This White Station senior recently received a prestigious title in the Memphis poetry scene.

"I'm super excited to see you know where I can take this and how many people I can impact," said Aasritha Butti, White Station High School Senior.

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Aasritha Butti has big goals.

At the age of 17, she's already committed herself to serving others. She's involved in several clubs at her school.

She works part-time at the after-school math and reading program Kumon. She's also part of a research lab at the University of Memphis and very involved with her local library.

"Right now, I'm working on a poetry curriculum for the refugee empowerment program," Butti

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