Academic Achievement
American Legion General Military Excellence Award – Presented to outstanding cadets who demonstrate general military and/or academic excellence through leadership, discipline, character, and citizenship., Recipient – 1 Year
Leadership Award – Received for being in the top 5% of cadets who have exhibited leadership skills during the 2022 – 2023 school year., Recipient – 1 Year
2nd Year JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award and Cadet of the Month Award -.Chosen as the outstanding second-year cadet of the 2023-2024 school year. Cadet of the Month is awarded to one cadet of the AFJROTC unit per year in the program (1st year, 2nd year, etc.) every month. I received it in my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year., Recipient – 3 Years
AFJROTC Flight Chief and First Sergeant – Flight Chief is responsible for attendance, uniform inspections, and other housekeeping duties within AFJROTC. First Sergeant ensures that everything runs smoothly, takes care of equipment and equipment closets, and helps others as needed., Recipient – 1 Year
Daughters of the American Revolution Awards – DAR Youth Citizenship Award, received for displaying honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. National Defense Committee Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp Medal, awarded for being a JROTC student who has demonstrated academic excellence, dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership, and a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps., Recipient – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
AFJROTC Drill Team and Color Guard Equipment Coordinator – In charge of making sure practices run smoothly and preparing the Drill team for competitions while also coordinating Color Guards at various games and events and monitoring the Color Guard equipment., Commander – 1 Year
Mountaineer Cadet Officer Leadership School – Week-long summer leadership camp through AFJROTC occurs at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia., Member – 1 Year
Youth Group and Church Camps – I have attended youth group, summer camp, and snow camp since first eligible in 6th grade, attending 13 camps so far. These activities build relationships and leadership skills., Member – 4 Years
AFJROTC Extracurriculars – Raiders Team, Rocketry, and Joint Leadership Academic Bowl (JLAB)., Member – 1 Year
Honors Society – German National Honors Society and Kitty Hawk Air Society, Member – 2 Years
Community Involvement
196.5 Community Service Hours – Freshman year: 30.5 hours (VBS and Kid’s Club). Sophomore year: 51 hours (Kid’s Club, Bingo, Craft Show, AFJROTC volunteer opportunities, etc.). Junior year: 59.5 hours (VBS, Student Leadership Committee Meetings, Comprehensive Planning Committee Meetings, Fall Festival, AFJROTC volunteer opportunities, etc.). Senior year: 55.5 hours (Student Leadership Committee Meetings, AFJROTC volunteer opportunities, etc.)., Volunteer – 4 Years
Comprehensive Planning Community Action Committee – The committee was formed to discuss the future of the Mars Area School District and recommend a building plan to accommodate current needs and prepare for future growth., Member – 1 Year
AFJROTC Community Service Shop Vice Chief – Make sure there are always community service opportunities for cadets and input cadets’ hours into the database., Vice Shop Chief – 1 Year
Student Leadership Committee – A committee of students brought together to help lead the youth group at Gospel Fellowship and plan, organize, and execute events., Member – 1 Year
Work – Babysitter, as needed, for 2 families (1 to 4 kids at a time) throughout high school. Christian Recreation Program, a half-day, free summer program offered by my church, I have worked in the playground with 5 and 6-year-olds and in the kitchen with 5 to 14-year-olds., Employee – 6 Years
Plans
I am fully committed to Grove City College, majoring in Design and Innovation and planning to pursue a business-related minor. I am excited to get involved with college life and community. I look forward to eventually persuing a career where I can use my God given gifts and talents.