2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Elliana Smith
Oakland Catholic High School, 11
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Rebecca Stratmoen-Smith
Matthew Smith
Academic Achievement
National Honors Society, President – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
GCI (Global Competence Initiative) is a program in which I learn about different cultures and world views in order to expand my competency of the world., Member – 3 Years
Oakland Catholic Volleyball and Club Volleyball, Member – 4 Years
Anatomy Club is a club where various proffesionals from the health care industry come and teach us about their occupations. In addition to regualr meeting, once a year people are selected to observe and open heart surgery., Member – 3 Years
E3 leadership Program is a leadership program where we hear from various women speakers and create a project. My cohorts project is running a coffee shop at our school., Member – 2 Years
Milan Exchange Program through my school in which I am a participant in a 10 day exchange program in Italy., Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
Appalachia Mission trip is a mission trip through my school in West Virginia., Member – 2 Years
Pittsburgh Mission Trip is a trip through my school in the greater Pittsburgh area., Member – 2 Years
Student Ambassador at OC, Student Ambassador – 2 Years
Volunteering at Local St. James Food Bank, volunteer – 5 Years
Assistant Elementary School Volleyball Coach, volunteer coach – 2 Years
Plans
My future plans include attending college and becoming a Physician Assistant. I plan to play club volleyball in college and continue my involvement in athletics. I also plan to study abroad and travel.