Sara Yurkovich
Montour High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Valerie Yurkovich
Academic Achievement
I received Student of the Month 2018-2019 in April I received Student of the Year for the 2018-2019 School Year, President – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
Interact- Easter bunny helper, salvation army, cards for veterans, Classroom Cupboard, Interact Conference, Beverly’s Birthday Drive, Peace pole coming soon, President – 4 Years
Peer to Peer-8th grade transition , World Kindness day, Champions for Charlie, Teen dating violence awareness, Bake sale, President – 2 Years
Girl up- Women’s month, Self defense class, Palentines day,Teen Dating Awareness ARK- 4 years, movie day, running the activities in the lunchroom ,decorate showcase ,Cut out materials, Tree contest, Treasurer – 1 Year
Student Council – Fundraisers, track or treat, homecoming week, student appreciation week, Socktober, cutting out materials, Making treat bags, Exec board member, Leader of the Freshman team, Student Ambassador – 4 Years
Educators rising – teacher birthday cards, Teacher Appreciation Week, Read Across America, Public Relations, social media pages, Teacher of the month SADD( Students against destructive decisions)- red ribbon week, the safe driving video 3 years, prom week, selling candy canes, Social media manager Me to We- 3 years Lead Facilitator, PR – 2 Years
Community Involvement
Currently, I work at a fast food restaurant in which I walk a mile to work each day. I understand the importance of being prompt, so I always show up 15 minutes before my scheduled shift. I have been there for 19 months. I share this because I recognize the value of money, having a good work ethic in life and commitment., Member – 1 Year
Unity Food Pantry- worked in pantry, donated to the pantry, Member – 8 Years
Lending hearts Junior Council- Individual project- Food Drive -Non-perishable items Collected: 240, Member – 2 Years
American Legion Post 464, Student Ambassador – 8 Years
Volunteered at Unity Church, Member – 5 Years
Plans
My post-secondary plans are to attend Kent State University and major in American Sign Language. I know that I want to help people in life and have dedicated much of my time in high school doing so. Many of my experiences, both in school and in my community, are helping to shape my future plans. I know that I want to continue making a difference. I will take part in many organizations in college. My goal is to change the world with my hands.