Student – 59130
Academic Achievement
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- High Honor Roll, student – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
Community Involvement
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- American Eagle, employee – 1 Year
Babysitter, employee – 1 Year
Founder of Pillows for Patients program, founder – 1 Year
Plans
After high school I plan on attending a four year college studying psychology. As well as growing the Pillows for Patients program.
Student – 59148
Academic Achievement
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- Pittsburgh Chinese School Adult Class, Seven-Time Student Excellence Award-winner – 4 Years
The Economist Open Future Essay Competition 2019, Shortlisted Finalist – 1 Year
Carson Scholar, Sonya M. Carson Endowment Carson Scholar – 1 Year
2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards at CMU, Second Prize, High School Prose – 1 Year
National Honor Society, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Pennsylvania Youth and Government, Lt. Governor – 4 Years
Obama Eagle, Editor – 4 Years
Obama Speaker Series, Cofounder – 3 Years
Class Officer, Treasurer – 2 Years
Purple Eagle Ventures, Cofounder – 2 Years
Community Involvement
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- Tang Soo Do Karate College, Samdan/Third-Degree Black Belt – 12 Years
Pittsburgh Chinese School, Member – 4 Years
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Member – 3 Years
Global Wordsmiths, Language Access Project Intern/Interpreter and Translator – 1 Year
The Pittsburgh Promise, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Plans
I plan to continue my education at Yale University in the fall. I will likely study either Ethics, Politics, and Economics or Global Affairs with the goal of working in conflict resolution focused on ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan in South Asia.
Student – 59166
Academic Achievement
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- National Honor Society, Member – 4 Years
Penn State Talent Search, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Outstanding Student Spanish III, Member – 1 Year
Perfect Attendance, Member – 4 Years
FIRST Robotics – Amp’D Team 1708, Captain – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Varsity Golf Team, Captain – 4 Years
Varsity Volleyball Team, Captain – 4 Years
Varsity Swim Team, Member – 4 Years
High School Musical, Member – 3 Years
High School Children’s Play, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Visits to the VA hospital, Member – 2 Years
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Member – 3 Years
Worked with neighborhood for clean up, Member – 4 Years
White Oak Swimming Pool, Member – 3 Years
Race for Grace – 5K, Member – 3 Years
Plans
As the doors to high school close, I know a new set of doors will open in college. My plan is to take everything I learned, to become an electrical/mechanical engineer. I have been accepted into the Electrical Engineering programs of four colleges. I will make a decision soon on which one I will attend. My decision will not be an easy one. I want to take what i have learned so far, build a stronger foundation and develop new innovated products to change the world.
Student – 59172
Academic Achievement
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- high honor roll, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
Mentor, Member – 2 Years
Community Involvement
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- Noodles and Company, Member – 1 Year
Plans
I plan to enroll to Bidwell for their one year program for culinary. I also will go on to attend the Culinary Institute of America.
Student – 59190
Academic Achievement
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- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Placed 1st or 2nd at the Regional Conference all 4 years, placed 5th in PA in 2019 at the State Leadership Conference in the Client Services Category, Awards – 4 Years
Received Silver Key in the poetry category in the Scholastic Art & Writings Awards in 2019, and an Honorable Mention in the poetry category in 2020, Awards – 2 Years
Received the Presidential Volunteer Award in Bronze in 2020, Award – 1 Year
Project 18 Community Service Director: Planned and organized over a dozen community and political service events and opportunities, Community Service Director – 1 Year
Received 2nd place in the grades 10-12 poetry category in the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Youth Art & Poetry Contest, Award – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- PKSA Karate: First Degree Black Belt, Junior instructor for 3 years, trained for 5 years, Sport – 4 Years
Attended Writers of Westmoreland Institute for Young Writers, Institute – 3 Years
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): 2018-2019 President, 2018-2019 Secretary, 4 year member, President – 1 Year
Interact Club: 2018-2019 Secretary, 4 year member, Member – 4 Years
Spanish Honors Society: 2019-2020 President, 2018-2019 Events Coordinator, 2 year member, Member – 2 Years
Community Involvement
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- Westmoreland County Food Pantry (20-25 hrs/year), Volunteer – 3 Years
Outdoor Odyssey Leadership Academy (100+ hours), Mentor – 1 Year
Relay for Life (12-20 hrs/year), Volunteer – 5 Years
You’ve Got a Friend Day (6 hrs/year), Volunteer – 3 Years
Salvation Army (2-4 hrs/year), Volunteer – 3 Years
Plans
I plan to attend Saint Joseph’s University this fall with a double major of International Business and Spanish. In college, I plan to take on an internship or co-op to gain experience and knowledge in possible careers fields and study abroad in Spain to increase my fluency. While I currently do do not know what I want as a future career, I would like a job where I can utilize my leadership skills and the Spanish language while working internationally in the business world.
Student – 59202
Academic Achievement
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- First place varsity team bowling award, Member – 1 Year
High honor roll, Student – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- French honors society, Member – 2 Years
Global scholars society, Secretary – 1 Year
Shaler Girls varsity bowling, Member – 3 Years
Global scholars society book club, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- St. Mary’s of the assumption church flee market, lenten dinners, and festival volunteer, Member – 6 Years
Volunteer for the American suicide prevention foundation, Part time – 3 Years
French and Japanese program, President – 2 Years
St. Mary’s of the assumption church, Member – 12 Years
Plans
In my expandable future I plan to go to College for a double major in both international relations and an undecided business major. I am currently a high school junior and through out my high school career I have found a passion for language, culture and being more understanding. In my final years as a high school student I plan to continue on to French five, become the President or Vice President of the global scholars society, and continue volunteering with in my community.
Student – 59215
Academic Achievement
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- 826 National Featured Writer, Submission published in book – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Montour Environmental Science Club, President – 2 Years
Poetry Out Loud Club (Poetry Slam), Member – 3 Years
Science Olympics Team, Member – 1 Year
Research and Writing Lab TA, Tutor – 1 Year
Cross Country Team, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Pittsburgh Cares Youth Advisory Council, Community Collaborator – 1 Year
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Students of the Year Fundraiser (2020), Candidate – 1 Year
Montour Library, Volunteer – 3 Years
Montour Interact, Member – 3 Years
Plans
In college, I hope to attend Pittsburgh University’s neuroscience program and continue on to medical school. Although I have not decided on a definite career path, I would like to pursue a field related to genetics/oncology.
Student – 59224
Academic Achievement
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- National Honor Society, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Black Student Union, President – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Boys & Girls Club – Shadyside, Junior Counselor – 3 Years
Drafting Dreams, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Crossroads Foundation, LEAD Student Mentor – 1 Year
YouthPlaces, Inc., Volunteer/Tutor – 2 Years
Crossroads Foundation, Student Mentor – 1 Year
Plans
I plan on continuing to maintain a high GPA throughout the duration of High School. My goal is to attend a 4-year college and study Cosmetic Dermatology with a focus on people of color. I have several mentors that enable me to be exposed to a vast variety of educational and professional experiences. Throughout this summer, I will have the greatest opportunity to shadow at Dr. Alaina James’ Dermatology practice, which will allow me to get a greater understanding of my future occupation.
Student – 59242
Academic Achievement
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- High Honor Roll, Member – 3 Years
Business Seal of Excellence, Member – 2 Years
Hugh O’Brian Leadership Award, Member – 1 Year
Scholar Athlete Award, Member – 4 Years
National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Student Government, Senator – 4 Years
Class Representative, Vice President – 2 Years
InterACT Club, Vice President – 2 Years
Student Ambassador, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
National Honor Society, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Community Outreach Club, President – 2 Years
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Member – 4 Years
VA Hospital, Member – 4 Years
Emmerling Ice Cream, Worker – 1 Year
Tutoring, Member – 2 Years
Plans
I plan on attending Rochester Institute of Technology next year, majoring in Business Exploration with a minor in Criminal Justice, and playing volleyball.
Student – 59260
Academic Achievement
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- French Club, President – 1 Year
Computer Aided Drafting, Vice President – 1 Year
National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
French National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Auditioned Choir, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Soccer, Captain – 2 Years
Football, Member – 1 Year
Volleyball, Member – 4 Years
Baseball, Member – 4 Years
Chorus, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- FunSlides Job, Member – 2 Years
Boy Scouts, Patrol Leader – 6 Years
North Hills Cares Volunteer Lunches, Member – 1 Year
Volleyball Volunteer Kids Camp, Member – 2 Years
Baseball Volunteer Kids Camp, Member – 2 Years
Plans
I plan to attend Purdue University in Indiana. I would like to study mechanical engineering while also being a part of their Army ROTC program.