Student – 58367
Academic Achievement
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- Tribune Review, Young Outstanding Citizen, Elite 100: 2018-2019, Recipient – 1 Year
University of Pittsburgh- Governors School for Global and International Studies Graduate, 2019, Student – 1 Year
National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Stanford University Intensive Law and Trial Graduate, 2017, Student – 1 Year
World Affairs Day of Pittsburgh, 2018-2019, Student Delegate – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Student Council, School Board Representative – 4 Years
Interact Club, Member – 4 Years
Spanish Club, Member – 4 Years
Student of the Month Board, Creator – 3 Years
Volleyball, Captain – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Marconi Club Spaghetti Dinners and local pancake breakfasts, Volunteer – 4 Years
ShelterBox Project, Member – 1 Year
Iannis of Vandegrift, Server and Hostess – 1 Year
Global Links- Pittsburgh, Volunteer – 1 Year
Plans
After graduation I plan to further my education as a double major in political science and economics with a minor in Arabic studies. I hope to be involved in the world around me in every way possible through service and take my love of fighting for others into law school. I plan to continue as a civil rights attorney invested in the rights of women and children in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Eventually, I will run for political office and one day become President of the United States.
Student – 58385
Academic Achievement
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- Society of Analytical Chemists Essay Contest award winner, 1st place and honorable mention – 3 Years
Scholastic Writing Awards winner, Silver Key and honorable mention – 3 Years
Highlander Pride Award for Extra Effort, recipient – 2 Years
AP Scholar with Honor Award, recipient – 1 Year
Highest Honors, Honor Roll, recipient – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Dance classes at Dance Workshop by Shari, Member – 4 Years
Marching Band Colorguard (section leader 1 yr), Member – 4 Years
French Club (member 4 yrs, president 3 yrs), President – 4 Years
Special Olympics Club, Member – 4 Years
Highlander Choir, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- volunteer at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Member – 3 Years
volunteer at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, Member – 1 Year
Youth Group, Member – 4 Years
tutor with the National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
personal caretaker for an elderly neighbor, personal caretaker – 3 Years
Plans
My educational goal is to receive my doctorate degree in physical or occupational therapy, and my personal goal is to care for others as my life’s work. I am still in the process of deciding which college to attend.
Student – 58403
Academic Achievement
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- The Rensselaer Medal, Award Recipient – 1 Year
The Challenge Program STEM Award, Award Recipient – 1 Year
American Legion Award Medal/ AP Scholar Award, Award Recipient – 1 Year
10 AP Classes in 2 years: AP Chemistry, AP Language and Composition, AP U.S. History, AP Statistics, AP World History, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Literature and Composition, AP Calculus, Student – 2 Years
High Honor Roll/4.73 GPA/Anticipated Valedictorian, Student – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Brown Pre-College Program: Genome Hijackers-Studied the immunology of viral infections and genetic engineering; Completed a research project on programmable bacteria inducing cancer regression, Accepted Student – 1 Year
National Honor Society-Led officer and club meetings; Organized fundraisers, volunteering events and induction ceremony; Helped raise over $19,000 for the Salvation Army, Vice President – 2 Years
Orchestra-Performed in 4+ concerts a year; Played Christmas songs at schools, nursing homes and malls; Attended band trips in Nashville, Toronto, and Chicago, First Violin – 4 Years
Hometown High Q- Competed on a local television quiz show that tests students’ knowledge in various academic categories, placing 2nd overall; Organized team practices/ Cross Country- State qualifier and section champion; Varsity all 4 years; Led and organized workouts; Ran 35+ miles and competed in 3 meets and invitationals a week/ Track- Section champion; Led and organized workouts for the distance team; Competed in the 4 x 800m relay, 800m and 1 mile at meets and invitationals/ Club Soccer- Competed in a 2-week tournament in Southampton, England, placing 3rd; Played in games and tournaments throughout the northeast; Practices year round, Captain – 4 Years
French Club- Led club meetings and voting procedures; Organized field trips, club events and fundraisers; Collected member dues and monitored club funds/ History Club- 1st Place Senior Group Exhibit Regional History Day and 5th Place Senior Group Exhibit State History Day/ Biology and Consumer Science Laboratory Aide, President – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Presbyterian Senior Care in the Physical Therapy Department, Volunteer – 8 Years
Pittsburgh Marathon/Oakmont 5k Race, Volunteer – 3 Years
Salvation Army, Volunteer – 4 Years
Merante’s Gifts, Assistant Baker – 4 Years
The Lot at Edgewater, Host – 2 Years
Plans
After graduation, I plan on pursuing my passion for science and medicine by majoring in biochemistry, attending medical school and becoming a doctor, specializing in oncology or anesthesiology, so I can focus my energy on easing the suffering of society’s most vulnerable.
Student – 58417
Academic Achievement
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- Caring Team, President – 1 Year
Caring Team, Member – 1 Year
Highest Honors with Distinction, Honor Roll member – 1 Year
Highest Honors, Honor Roll Member – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Track Team, Member – 2 Years
FR Majorette, Captain – 1 Year
FR Majorette, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Just Catch It LLC., Baton teacher – 2 Years
Summer Baton teacher, Ran my own, independent baton classes – 3 Years
Totteridge Golf Course, Snack Bar Attendant – 1 Year
Fox’s Pizza Employee, Employee – 1 Year
Forbes Hospital Volunteer, Volunteer at Forbes Regional Hospital Emergency Department and Surgery Center – 1 Year
Plans
To attend the University of Pittsburgh for Emergency Medicine, then attend an accelerated Nursing program after four years. My ultimate dream is to become a Flight Nurse
Student – 58434
Academic Achievement
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- High Honor Roll, Member – 4 Years
Commendable Cavalier Award, Recipient – 1 Year
Junior Class Committee, Vice President – 2 Years
FuelUpToPlay60 grant recipient for a cycling club, Recipient – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Varsity Volleyball, Captain – 1 Year
Math Team, Member – 2 Years
Student Council, Treasurer – 1 Year
National Honors Society, Treasurer – 1 Year
Spring Musical, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Childrens Hospital Teen Volunteer, Member – 1 Year
Salud Para Ninos Teen Volunteer, Member – 1 Year
Church Youth Worship Team, Member – 4 Years
Key Club, Member – 2 Years
YMCA Summer Day Camp Lifeguard, Member – 1 Year
Plans
After high school, I plan to pursue a career in medicine, specifically an OB/GYN, with a minor in Spanish. I would like to play volleyball in college as well.
Student – 58444
Academic Achievement
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- Perfect Attendance, Recipient – 2 Years
High Honors, Recipient – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
Tennis, Member – 2 Years
Drama, Member – 1 Year
Quiz Team, Member – 1 Year
Art Club, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Christmas Craft Night, Art Club – 3 Years
Plans
In the near future I plan to attend the University of my choice and go to school for either screenwriting or creative writing.
Student – 58461
Academic Achievement
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- President’s Volunteer Service Award, Mentor – 2 Years
Distinguished Honor Roll, Member – 3 Years
Latrobe Rotary Student of the Month, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Derry Area Student of the Quarter, Member – 2 Years
Academic Excellence, Member – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Interact, Officer – 3 Years
Mu Alpha Theta, Member – 3 Years
Spanish Honors Society, Member – 4 Years
Volleyball, Member – 3 Years
Mock Trial, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Mentor/Junior Councilor at Outdoor Odyssey, Mentor/ Junior counselor – 2 Years
Employee at Idlewild and Soakzone, Employee – 2 Years
Employee at Subway, Employee – 2 Years
Set up Christmas Trees at Retirement Home, Member – 2 Years
Tutoring Middle School Students, Member – 1 Year
Plans
I plan on attending a four-year college and earning my Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. I hope to one day work as a Marketing Operations Manager at Walt Disney Studios.
Student – 58475
Academic Achievement
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- National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Spanish Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
International Thespian Society, Member – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Love is Love Alliance Club, President – 1 Year
Big Jag Little Cub Club, Member – 4 Years
Spanish Club, Secretary – 4 Years
Drama Club, Member – 4 Years
International Club, Treasurer – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Interact Club, Member – 4 Years
Photos with Santa, I dressed as an Elf and led the children towards Santa for the community photos with Santa event. – 3 Years
National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Jefferson Hospital Volunteer, Gift Shop volunteer – 1 Year
Plans
I intend on attending the University of Pittsburgh to major in Biological Sciences or Neuroscience. While at Pitt, I would like to continue my volunteer work by applying as a volunteer for the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Following my undergraduate program at Pitt, I plan on applying to their physicians assistant program. My dream is to help understand and treat neurological diseases and issues such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, headaches, and ALS.
Student – 58491
Academic Achievement
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- Science Research Team, Member – 2 Years
Bayers School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Award for Overall Excellence, Award- PJAS – 1 Year
Directors Award of Microbiology, Award- PJAS – 1 Year
Directors Award of Botany, Award- PJAS – 1 Year
Women in Science (Chemistry) Seton Hill University, Scholarship Award – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Ambassador Leader (Junior Year), Member – 1 Year
Softball (Captain Junior and Senior Year), Captain – 4 Years
Basketball (Junior and Senior Year), Member – 2 Years
Spartan Leadership Board (Senior Year- first year created), Member – 2 Years
Travel Softball (Pittsburgh Pride), Captain – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Sullivan Poultry Internship (Summer 2019), Member – 1 Year
Outreach Team, Member – 3 Years
Winning Keys Standard bred Farm Stable Hand, Member – 1 Year
Buffalo Valley Stables Stable Hand, Member – 2 Years
Plans
I plan to attend either Texas A and M University or Auburn University as an Agricultural Engineering Major in the fall of 2020. This major choice has been sparked by my childhood experiences with animals, at both work and home, and my passion for the science and math departments. In addition to my college academic aspirations, I plan to be very involved in campus activities as a leader in some way, whether that be participating in softball or a club I become interested in.
Student – 58497
Academic Achievement
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- Student Officer, Vice President – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- MPowerhouse, Member – 3 Years
Health Professions Prep, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Middle School Dance Photographer, Student Ambassador – 2 Years
Plans