2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Ella Bounos
Avonworth High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Maria Bounos
Academic Achievement
Gold Key (Scholastic Art Awards), Awardee – 1 Year
Honorable Mention (Scholastic Art Awards), 3 times, Awardee – 1 Year
Allegheny Valley Honors Band, Member – 1 Year
National Art Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
Yearbook, Head Editor (Senior Year), Design Head (Junior Year) – 3 Years
Art Club, President – 2 Years
Marching Band, Member (9th,10th), Section Leader(10th, 11th) – 4 Years
HS Musical Orchestra, Member – 3 Years
French Club, Member (3 years), Cub Officer (1 year) – 4 Years
Community Involvement
Greek Orthodox Youth of America (GOYA), Member(5 years), Outreach Coordinator (1 year) – 6 Years
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Volunteer – 12 Years
Avonworth Craft Show, Volunteer – 3 Years
Bellevue Memorial Park & Pool, Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor (2 years)/ Assistant Manager(1 year) – 3 Years
Plans
– Plans to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in college, with the goal of earning a master’s degree.
– Passionate about art and dedicated to building a successful career in the art world.
– Aspires to become an art director or work in a prestigious art museum.
– Focused on developing a unique artistic style through experience and exploration.
– Aims to have their art recognized and shared with a wider audience.
– Committed to making a lasting impact in the creative industry.