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Palmyra, New Jersey Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA Worthy of note Awards: National Merit Semi-Finalist; National Achievement Semi-Finalist; Summa Cum Laude on National Latin Exam; Ranked 1st or 2d in class of 218 since 9th grade; President's Award for Educational Excellence. Leadership: 1st Team All Catholic (Philadelphia Catholic Soccer League) (Junior & Senior years); Roman Catholic H.S. Student Ambassadors, President; National Honor Society, Secretary; Captain, Roman Catholic Varsity Soccer Team (Junior & Senior years); Captain, Northwestern University's 2004 Soccer Argentina. Service: Roman Catholic H.S. Alumni-Student Intergenerational Service Team; Math Tutor; Roman Catholic H.S. Big Brother - Freshman Mentor; PEAK HIKE 2002 - New Jersey (The Breast Cancer Fund); Philadelphia (PA) Broad Street Run. About me I am focused, determined, and passionate about everything I do. I earned a black belt in karate when I was 10 years old. When I was 11 years old, I began delivering an early morning daily newspaper, "The Burlington County Times." I am still a BCT news carrier, which requires me to get up at 4:15 a.m. on school days. In 2003, I was named Regional Carrier of the Year. And, I have been named District Carrier several times. I have been a straight-A student all through school, and have been ranked 1st or 2d in my class (of 218 students) all though high school. I have played two sports - soccer and basketball - from kindergarten though high school. I have traveled to many of the areas of the country to compete in tournaments in both sports. In July 2004, I spent two weeks in Argentina with the Northwestern University's soccer coaches, playing soccer with many Argentinean teams under the guidance of former coaches for the Argentinean National Team. In December 2004, I traveled to Hawaii with my varsity basketball team to compete in a tournament there. How I hope to make a difference in the world I will educate myself to the fullest to propel myself into the professional world. Once established, I hope to use my success as a catapult for minority students and create opportunities for them to become successful in their own ways. My future I hope to attend an Ivy League school (Princeton, Yale or University of Pennsylvania), and to play intercollegiate soccer while there. I plan to study business, and to get an MBA and a law degree. One of my long-terms goals is to create educational and job opportunities for minority students. Philosophy "Excuses are tools of the incompetent Which build monuments to nothing And those who engage in their uses Are seldom capable of anything else." -Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Lawrenceville, Georgia Parkview High School Worthy of note Awards: Winner of Georgia Poetry Society Marel Brown Youth Contest 2005; Winner of Georgia Perimeter College Contest 2006 in poetry; 2005 Governor's Honors Program for Communicative Arts; Sixth place in Wright Stuff in 2005 National Science Olympiad; Second place in Clark-Atlanta writing contest 2005, poetry. Leadership: Co-consul of Junior Classical League (JCL) 2005-06; Captain of Certamen Team 2005-2006; Founder and editor-in-chief of JCL's newspaper, Nos; Chairman of chapbook committee 2005-06 for Parkview's literary magazine; Co-historian of Science National Honors Society (SNHS) 2005-06. Service: Volunteering at Life Care Centers of Gwinnett 2003-06; tutor for biology for SNHS; Volunteering at Mountain Park Library 2003; member of church orchestra that performed for Life Care Centers of Gwinnett; evangelism at an apartment complex. About me I love being an editor for my school's literary magazine and a member of the Science Olympiad team. I like to discuss ideas, play the piano and violin, and attend poetry readings. My favorite musical is Cats, and my favorite movies include Forrest Gump, O Brother Where Art Thou, and Wings of Desire (German film with English subtitles). How I hope to make a difference After pre-med, I want to join Doctors Without Borders to help those who can't afford health care. As a doctor, I hope to heal people physically by being there for them and giving encouragement. My future I want to major in biology and go into pre-med. It's my dream to publish a book of poetry and to write science fiction. Philosophy "What people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can." -Henry David Thoreau
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Nova High School Worthy of note Awards: Who's Among American High School Students 2005 and 2006; Outstanding Achievement in Publications; Overall Outstanding Academic Achievement; All State Solo Competition: Score of "Superior"; Pathfinder of the Year (Church Organization). Leadership: Business Editor of the Yearbook; Drill Team Captain (Pathfinders); Secretary and Event Coordinator of "New Visions" (church Youth Choir); Corresponding Secretary of "The Singing Ambassadors." Service: Hurricane Katrina relief effort; Technical assistant at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center; Nursing home visits; Vacation Bible School; Legal Aid volunteer. About me People should know that they will be hearing about me in the future. How I hope to make a difference in the world I don't hope to make a difference in the world. I merely hope to change the lives of the people that I encounter. If that happens to make a difference in the world somehow, so be it. My future I plan to study law and sports medicine in college, become a sports agent and eventually open my own agency. Philosophy "Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over, she turned into a butterfly." -- Unknown "Some people think knowledge is a rearrangement of their prejudices." -- Unknown "Smooth seas didn't make for great sailors." -- Unknown
Cary, North Carolina Southeast Raleigh Magnet Worthy of note Awards: Second place in ecology at Science Olympiad (2006); Third place in Creative Problem Solving at HOSA (2005); College Board AP Essay Awards Finalist (2005); Who's Who among American High School Students (2003-2004, 2004-2005); National Honor Roll (2004-2005, 2005-2006). Leadership: Med Club medicine liaison; Elementary school tutoring coordinator; Legacy of Leadership alumni member; Duke University Medical Center summer intern. Service: Canned goods/cell phone drive; Rex Healthcare blood drive; library aide; March of Dimes fundraiser; America's Walk for Diabetes. About me As a 17-year-old junior, my whole life revolves around helping individuals. I have conducted cancer research among extinguished Duke Physicians, and will continue skill development at the North Carolina State Veterinary School. In my free time, I enjoy competing with my identical twin brother in endurance running, soccer, and other sports. How I hope to make a difference in the world I certainly intend to solve the problem to this century's problems and leading medical illnesses sometime in the future. This is not merely a financial and economical goal, but rather a personal aspiration in prolonging hope and peace. My future I want to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or Duke University, majoring in biochemistry or Pre-Medicine. After pursuing a MD and PhD, medical practice or research will be my choice of career. Philosophy "Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood. " -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Kinnelon, New Jersey Kinnelon High School Worthy of note Awards: 2004 American Legion School Award for Courage, Honor, Leadership and Patriotism; Latin Honor Society. Leadership: 2005-06 Principal Ambassador, Kinnelon High School; 2005 Co-Captain, PowerZone Volleyball team Service: 2003-05 Catechist Aid, Second Grade; 2004-06 Social Outreach Club, Member 2005-06 Catechist Aid, First Grade 2005-06 Aid for the Blind. About me The best way to describe who I am to look at who means the most in my life: my two brothers; my grandmother, and my best friend Nicole. These people that are most important to me share my values of honestly, integrity, and compassion. They possess a sense of determination and always put their best foot forward even in the most challenging of situations. How I hope to make a difference in the world Today, I plan on taking it one step at a time and impact others with my positive actions. As for the future, I hope to join the Peace Corps. It is in the Peace Corps that I plan to work with others so they can help themselves with dignity and ultimately help others. To make a difference in the world I feel that it must start with making a difference in one person's life. My future Planning for the future is very exciting and I am looking forward to giving it my all. After high school I plan on attending a university. There I wish to study Marine Biology and obtain a doctorate degree. I will then join the Peace Corps. Philosophy Many times I have heard people ask, "Why are we here? What is our purpose?" Robert Byrne once said, "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." I agree with this quote completely. We are on this planet to make sure our lives are fulfilling and meaningful. Whether it be raising your children or impacting nations. |
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