2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Summer Ji
North Allegheny Senior High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Quanhong Sun
Xinlei Ji
Academic Achievement
Elks Most Valuable Student Award, Semi-Finalist, Finalist Pending – 1 Year
Peter R. Marsh Foundation – Silent Servant Award, Winner – 1 Year
President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2x Gold, 1x Silver – 3 Years
Global Chinese Historical Monologue Competition, Bronze – 1 Year
Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh High School Essay Contest (8-state region), Honorable Mention – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
Organization of Chinese Americans Performance Ensemble (Dance), Captain – 4 Years
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Lab, Research Intern – 2 Years
Piano, Soloist – 4 Years
Gaddis Brothers Martial Arts, 2nd Degree Black Belt – 4 Years
Flute, Soloist and Band Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
Organization of Chinese Americans Performance Ensemble (Dance), Volunteer Performer, Team Captain, and Assistant Teacher – 12 Years
Pittsburgh Chinese School, Assistant Teacher – 5 Years
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Piitsburgh, Teen Volunteer – 4 Years
North Allegheny Interact Club, EarlyAct Coordinator – 4 Years
North Allegheny National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Plans
At the hospital, I hope to spend my days battling illness and fighting for my patients’ health, dedicating my full effort to restoring comfort, hope, and smiles to children and their families. As a future pediatrician, I will commit not only to guiding children through illness and maintaining their health, but also to collaborating with colleagues for accurate and compassionate care while continually challenging myself to learn, grow, and better serve every patient and community I encounter.