Nicholas Cormas
Norwin High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Angela Cormas
Academic Achievement
National Merit Finalist/AP Scholar with Distinction/Valedictorian of Norwin Class of 2023, Member – 3 Years
President’s Volunteer Service Award/Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Ambassador, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Six Time Carson Scholar/Westinghouse Honors Science Institute Graduate, Member – 4 Years
PHEAA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of Merit, Member – 1 Year
Keystone Boys State Civic Leadership Program Delegate (Boys Nation Selection Finalist and Passed Mock BAR Exam), Speaker of the House and Chief Supreme Court Justice – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
HOSA Future Health Professionals- Founded the Norwin Chapter, facilitated service and internship opportunities for members, President – 2 Years
Spanish Club/Global Scholars- Helped organize and run schoolwide cultural events and programs, President – 4 Years
Science Challenge Squad- National Department of Energy Science Bowl team captain, Science Bowl playoff qualifier, District Science Fair Student Liaison, Treasurer – 4 Years
Carnegie Mellon University Neuroscience Mentorship- Mentored in Neuroscience Research methods by CMU postdoctoral researcher, invited to attend SCABBY postdoctoral academic journal club meetings, Mentee – 3 Years
Varsity Swimming- WCCA county championship and WPIAL championship medalist in relays and individual events/Varsity Tennis- Section Doubles representative and WPIAL playoff qualifier, Captain – 4 Years
Community Involvement
HEAL Animal Rescue- Volunteered at Cat Sanctuary, Shift Leader – 3 Years
Junior Class Office Service Projects- Raised $8,000 for Cancer Research Organization through Homecoming Carnival, held two formalwear consignment sales, three community blood drives, Treasurer – 1 Year
Global Scholars Service- Facilitated several service projects global in nature such as teaching elementary school students Spanish and collecting funds for UNICEF to assist Ukrainian War Refugees, Member – 4 Years
Norwin Christian Church- Global Reach Meal Packing for Haitian families, Mobile Food Pantry, Pianist on Church Worship Team, Member – 7 Years
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Donation Drive- Organized schoolwide collection drive for local cancer patients, President – 1 Year
Plans
In college, I plan to study Neuroscience and Spanish whilst also exploring other subjects I am interested in such as Philosophy and Applied Mathematics. After that, I will attend medical school to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. As a practicing physician, I plan on dedicating a significant portion of my career to conducting medical missionary work abroad as well as working with local communities to revitalize preventative medicine.