If you would like to be considered for the monthly Member Showcase, please click here: http://www.nshss.org/showcase/memshowfrm.htm Austin Johnson Afton, Tennessee Chuckey-Doak High School Worthy of note Awards: AIM (Achievement is Meaningful) Scholar (2004-05/05-06); Who's Who Among American High School Students (2004-2005); AP US History Award (2005); Alltrista-Zinc Citizenship Award (2003); Best of Show, Art Grotto at Provenance (2003). Leadership: Greene County Youth Leadership Council; Mock Trial (Lead Defense Council); Editor, The Bayport Gazette e-zine. Service: Mathematics Tutor, Local Middle School; Teacher's Assistant, Local Elementary; Landscaping & Janitorial services, High School; Service Learning Club. About me I am a 17-year-old senior who plans to achieve a degree in anthropology. My main interests lie in the arts: music, writing, and reading, as well as history. I am the owner and webmaster of Hardy-Boys.com, which also includes being the founder and editor of "The Bayport Gazette," a hybrid experiment crossing the paths of traditional print journalism and the dynamic content of the web. I live in a very rural area on a 150-acre family farm. I love to play the piano and dulcimer and to learn about new languages and cultures. How I hope to make a difference I do not plan to take the world by storm; often it is the small things in life that can have the greatest impact on someone. Via my anthropology degree and immersion in other cultures and peoples, I hope to bring understanding and compassion to the South, my homeland region. My goal is to become a secondary educator or college professor. My future I plan to earn a B.A. in anthropology and an M.A. in linguistics. Philosophy "When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us." - Arapaho proverb Judith Imperial Bensalem, Pennsylvania Bensalem High School Worthy of note Awards: Varsity letter; Who's Who Among America's Top High School Students; Distinguished Honors; Principal's List; Academic All Star. Leadership: Captain of the Varsity Volleyball Team. Service: Volunteer at local Church, St. Ephrem Church. About me People should know that I am an intelligent student. I am always trying to help in any way that I can, and I always try to keep a positive attitude. I am hard working, and I always try my best. I am also kind, caring, considerate, charismatic, and independent. How I hope to make a difference I hope to make a difference in the world by helping the community. In order to help the world, helping the community is the first step. If it is possible to help the community unite, then think what we can do to unite the world. My future My plan for the future is to attend Temple University and major in pharmacy. Philosophy "To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." - Anatole France Trisstar Oliver Lithia Springs, Georgia Lithia Springs High School Worthy of note Awards: Pacesetters Award; Trigonometry Award; Georgia Merit Award; First Place in Knowledge Test at HOSA Convention; National Honor Roll. Leadership: Vice President of Key Club (Senior Year); Secretary of Beta Club (Senior Year); Historian of National Honor Society (Senior Year). Service: Blood Drive; Youth Apprenticeship; Special Olympics; Custodial Appreciation Dinner. About me I am an outspoken, liberal-minded individualist. There is no challenge out there in the world I cannot face and overcome, as long as I am resolute about it. However, my best qualities are the ones I've obtained through my life-altering bond with my family and friends. How I hope to make a difference Dentistry is my passion. Improving a person's physical appearance in a way that they can outwardly be more confident of themselves is how I hope to make an impact in this world. I want others to share my vision of beauty through the singular perfection of their smile and change lives for the better. My future I plan to finish my four-year undergraduate program with a B.A. degree in biology. I will then go on to a graduate college of dentistry, preferably Harvard Dental and complete my Master's, becoming a certified dentist. I envision myself, following graduation, furthering my education and earning a doctorate in oral surgery. However, if not, I will most likely travel the world to study abroad with international dentists. Philosophy "Women are not inherently passive or peaceful. We're not inherently anything but human." - Robin Morgan Alexandria Schofield Dearborn, Michigan Edsel Ford High School Worthy of note Awards: Varsity Gymnastic Team; Varsity Softball Team; Best Defensive player in 2004 for Softball; National Society of Honors for Academic achievement; Presidential award for Fitness. Leadership: Mentor for a girl's Cheerleading Team; Peer Educator for Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence; Community Service for AIDS Awareness. Service: Mentor for girls' cheerleading, Working with SEMCA (South East Michigan Community Alliance). I volunteer for different Prevention programs throughout Metro Detroit on education youth for AIDS Awareness and substance abuse issues. About me What people should know about me is that I am a kind and hard-working person. I am very interested in helping my community, and I love animals and children. Science and Math are my favorite subjects; I hope to become a marine biologist and work with dolphins. How I hope to make a difference I want to help children in high risk situations understand that they have choices in their lives and how to make the right ones. I enjoy working with the public and helping my community understand the crisis we have with AIDS, substance abuse, and domestic violence. My future My goal is to work with animals. I would love to train dolphins and maybe even work at Sea World. My plans for college are to attend Michigan State University and study marine biology. My Philosophy My favorite saying is this: "Never leave your room without a smile, but if you do, you better go back and get it." Carin T. Van Dyke St. Charles, Iowa Interstate 35 High School Worthy of note Awards: National Honor Society; Who's Who Among American High School Students (2003-2004 and 2004-2005); Division I rating at Solo & Ensemble contest freshman, sophomore, and junior year; various honor bands. Leadership: Class President freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. Service: School and community clean up projects; peer helper and teacher's aide; NHS blood drive; and donations to Dollars for Scholars About me I'm kind of quiet until I get to know people better, but I am very friendly. I like to stay involved with activities. I am currently in cross country, basketball, track, band (playing the oboe), jazz band (playing the keyboard), student council, and NHS. How I hope to make a difference I want to help clean up the environment. There is too much pollution, and we are not doing enough about it. My future In the future, I hope to attend a larger college and major in pharmacy. Philosophy Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest. "Make the most of what you have. It is later than you think." - Unknown