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NEXT MEMBER EVENT UCLA, L.A., CALIFORNIA: 06.30.06 |
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Folsom, California Folsom High School Worthy of note Awards: National Discover Card Tribute Award; National Top Ten Girl Scout of America Award and Gold Award; National Presidential Gold Award from President Bush; Miss California Teen 2005; Pacific Association Team and Duet Synchronized Swim Championship 2004 & 5th at Nationals. Leadership: Chapter Founder/President of Folsom High School Chapter of The Junior State of America Mock Congress Club; During my two year term as President I organized speaker/debates/meetings, organized a Mock City Council with the Mayor of Folsom, organized a Mock Presidential Election for Bush/Kerry, and brought in the Sacramento County Registrar to teach students how to register and vote; Student Advisory Board 4 yrs. I talk to school board about concerns of students and work for positive change; Mock Trial Team-juror/witness/lawyer -4 yrs; finished top 5/27 teams for past 3 years; Folsom High School Design/Restructure Team 1 yr. I initiated and implemented a traffic safety plan for my high school after I noticed speeding. I gave a power point presentation to the Folsom City Council which was televised, giving the problem and my solutions. They appointed me to the City Traffic Committee and over the course of a year all of my proposals were implemented including 4 giant, flashing yellow traffic lights, "school zone" painted on the road, speed box, and increased police patrols during the beginning/end of school Service: Holiday Helpers 5 yrs. (2500 hrs of service). I started a nonprofit at 12 years of age called Holiday Helpers for Children. Every year for the past 5 years I have designed, cut, sewn, decorated, stuffed, and delivered 500-600 giant, felt blue or red holiday gift bags shaped like a Christmas ornament to the Sacramento Children's Home and Outreach. I have delivered over 2500 bags and raised over $125,000 in donated items; Lend A Heart - 2 yrs. (200 hrs. of service) My dog and I are a trained and certified dog therapy team for the mentally and physically disabled. I spend 6-10 hrs monthly at rehabilitation centers and nursing facilities with my dog and we help with mental/physical therapy; Girl Scouts - 7 yrs. (350 hrs of service); assistant Brownie troop leader, clean AIDS patients' homes, visit the elderly and play piano, organized fundraiser for Folsom Zoo, clean highways, raise money for troops and homeless animals; Key Club- 4 yrs (150 hrs of service). I work at car washes and crab feeds and other fund raisers for community projects About me I am an optimist. I believe if you keep smiling, good things will happen. How I hope to make a difference in the world I will always continue to volunteer and "see" who needs help and then do it. I believe that service to others is truly what makes life worth living. My future I hope to attend a major university to study communications and to attend law school to prepare for a career in public policy, journalism, and law. Philosophy "You will never enjoy the rainbow unless you endure the storm." I have found this to be so true in my own life. If I work hard, believe in myself, and never give up, I will reach my goals.
Rockville, Maryland Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, Maryland Worthy of note Awards: Who's Who Among High School Students 2003-04, 2004-05; National Honor Roll 2003-04, 2004- 05; Scholar Athlete Award 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06; National Merit - Commended Student; Maryland Distinguished Scholar - Commended Student. Leadership: Camp Kittimaquundi Counselor; National Honor Society Tutor, Science Honor Society Tutor; Walter Johnson Film Society Secretary/Treasurer; South Asian Culture Club Co-Organizer. Service: NIH Volunteer Intern; Pianist at Brighton Gardens Eldercare Facility; Member of St. Elizabeth's Church Choir; Altar Server at Holy Cross Church; APEX Freshman Mentor. About me I am a very diligent and grateful young lady. I truly believe that all I have achieved in life has been the fruit of my conscientiousness and hard work, and of course the result of the constant support of my parents and blessings of the Lord. Although I am very dedicated to education as my top priority at this point in my life, I also leave myself time to enjoy sports and extracurricular activities. I have participated on the varsity girls' tennis team for three years now, and I also enjoy playing soccer as a recreational sport. When not on the tennis court or the soccer field or at various school clubs, I find myself singing and composing music in the realm of rock, pop/pop rock, and country. My favorite artists range from Queen to Norah Jones to Brad Paisley. I also enjoy reading historical fiction and writing short stories. My favorite novels include The Physician by Noah Gordon and The Grail Quest Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell. How I hope to make a difference I have always dreamt of being able to reach out to even one single person during my lifetime and bringing them comfort and happiness through my future work as a physician. I truly believe that the duty of a physician is to not only aid those suffering from illness and prevent death, but to improve the quality of life even for the healthy individuals in the global community by research, example, and teaching. The word physician itself means a teacher, and I hope to be able to instruct others as to how they should lead a happy, healthy lifestyle. I also have a burning desire to work with Doctors Without Borders to bring relief to impoverished children in my native country of India. My future I just confirmed my enrollment to the Honors and Gemstone Program at the University of Maryland- College Park. I plan to major in biology and perhaps double major in psychology as part of my pre- medicine track. I also hope to be able to participate in South Asian culture clubs and a soccer club. Overall, I wish to prepare myself for medical school. After medical school, I would like to choose a particular specialty and become a full-fledged physician in that particular area. Though I am not as yet sure which branch of medicine to go into, I do find Obstetrics and Oncology very interesting. Philosophy My philosophy is to dwell not on the number of moments in life, but rather to realize the life in each moment. I truly believe in being open-minded, tolerant, and supportive of everyone and their ideas. I also live by the well-known quote my mother has drilled into my brain: "God helps those who help themselves."
Glouster, Ohio Trimble Local High School Worthy of note Awards: Accepted to participate in the People to People Future Leaders Summit at Columbia University in New York to study Performing Arts; Mid-West Talent Search participant at Northwestern University; received academic excellence award from Toledo University; accepted into the Honors' Tutorial College, Ohio University, Athens, the summer after 6th grade year of school-youngest student to ever be accepted into HTC program, scoring 4 point GPA-participant in Ohio Summer Honors' Institutes around the state of Ohio, traveling to Canada and other regions to study photography and Theatre Arts; participated in the Jr. NYLC (National Young Leaders' Conference) and gave the valedictory speech at the close of the program. Leadership: Active member of Student Council; help coordinate blood drives, senior citizen luncheons, and fund raising for scholarships; Quiz Bowl; Principal's Advisory Council; Drama Club; peer tutoring, sophomore homecoming attendant, Varsity Letterman. Service: Volunteering with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program weekly; participating in the annual Light- the-Night Leukemia Walk, raising over $5,000 for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society; shopping for and distributing Christmas gifts the Heme/Onc patients at Children's Hospital, Columbus; fund-raising for the Columbus Ronald McDonald House. About me Music and performing are my first loves! I spend hours writing song lyrics and music and performing them. I participate in Marching, Pep, Concert and Jazz Bands. I have also taught myself to play electric, acoustic, and bass guitars and perform with a small combo of other aspiring musicians. How I hope to make a difference in the world Since losing my brother Caleb to childhood leukemia 8 years ago, I have continually worked to to raise funds and awareness for this disease and other childhood cancers in hopes of helping other children and families. My future I hope someday, after a significant amount of study and reflection, to be competent and confident enough with my writing/music to be able to share it beyond my bedroom walls and school and maybe have a positive impact on my listeners. Philosophy This can be found in the lines of my favorite poem, "The Road Not Taken," by Robert Frost.
Hohenwald, Tennessee Lewis County High School Worthy of note Awards: Honor Cadet Alpha Company, 3 Naval Sea Cadet Academic; Achievement Awards; American Legion Award; Delegate from Lewis County High School to All Girls State. Leadership: Student Ambassadors team leader; Nashville Division Assistant Leading Petty Officer Naval Sea Cadets; Science Club Treasurer. Service: Volunteering as Commanding Officer of my recruiting station for the Navy's Delayed Entry Program. About me I am a hard worker, dedicated to anything I get involved with, outgoing well rounded, interesting, funny, and trustworthy. I am also the one person who is relied on to get things done at work. How I hope to make a difference in the world I am ready to make a difference by protecting democracy around the world and keeping free sea lanes open while in the United States Navy. My future I plan to retire from the Navy with a degree in photojournalism and fashion photography from Brooks Institute of Photography. Philosophy My favorite quote just happens to be the opening line for the Sailor's Creed: "I am an United States Sailor." It gives me the strong, proud feeling of being part of the world's greatest Navy.
Southold, New York Southold Jr./Sr High School Worthy of note Awards: NJROTC Certificate of Achievement; Rotary Youth Leadership Award; National Society of High School Scholars; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Equestrian Show Series-Year end Grand Champion. Leadership: Student Council-9th grade secretary; 10th grade vice president; 10th grade Class representative; Interact Club Secretary; Student leader for Rachel's Challenge; PTA Student Advisory Council; NJROTC Training Chief Service: Walk dogs at the local animal shelter; numerous beach cleanups; Handicap Riding; Crop Walk for Hunger; shadowing small and large animal veterinarians. About me I'm a caring and sensitive person, intelligent and hard working. I'm actively involved in community service, having accrued over 200 hours in the past year. I have a great love for animals and have many pets, including a horse that I train with diligently. I'm a happy individual and have a zest for life. I'm very outgoing and try to put others before myself. How I hope to make a difference in the world I plan to make a difference in the world by helping people and animals, and helping to defend my country in the military. I would like to set up a shelter for abused animals and help to rehabilitate them and find them new homes. My future This summer, I will be attending The National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine; The National Youth Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council; and Adventures in Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. I would like to attend Cornell or one of the Military Academies and plan to become a Veterinarian in the military. Philosophy "Winners never quit and quitters never win." "Patience is a virtue." "It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice" |
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