Student – 59716
Academic Achievement
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- Rensselaer Medalist, Member – 1 Year
National Merit Semifinalist, Member – 1 Year
Science Olympiad Medals (2nd in Astronomy, 2nd in Circuit Lab, and 4th in Fermi Questions), Member – 1 Year
National Honor Society, Member – 1 Year
Rotary Student of the Month, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Physics Olympiad, President – 1 Year
Mathletes, Treasurer – 3 Years
Chess Club, Treasurer – 2 Years
Science Olympiad, Member – 4 Years
Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Pi Day – Helped to plan, set up, and run, Member – 2 Years
National Honor Society Volunteering, Member – 1 Year
Plans
Following high school, I plan on attending a university to major in physics or astronomy, but I am still undecided as to where I will be going. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I intend to go to graduate school and acquire a Ph.D. in theoretical astrophysics. My long term career plan is to perform cosmology research at any college or company where it is available, but my dream job is to end up doing that research at NASA.
Student – 59733
Academic Achievement
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- National Honor Society, Member – 3 Years
Elite Top 100 – Junior Year, Award Recipient – 1 Year
Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
American Legion Award Recipient, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Top 10 of Senior Class (Ranked 7/258), Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Key Club, President – 3 Years
Cavalier Leadership Council, President – 4 Years
Yearbook Marketing Director, Member – 1 Year
Varsity Girls Soccer, Captain – 4 Years
Senior Class Committee, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Quick Skills Soccer, Instructor – 2 Years
Food Bank, Volunteer – 3 Years
Junior Olympics, Volunteer – 4 Years
KASL Referee, Volunteer – 2 Years
Italian Festival – Vandergrift, Volunteer – 2 Years
Plans
I am furthering my academic and athletic career at Mercyhurst University in the fall of 2020. I plan to double major in Graphics Design and Marketing. I will also play on the women’s soccer team. I hope to someday become an animator for Disney.
Student – 59748
Academic Achievement
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- Carson Scholarship, Recipient – 4 Years
Joan of Arc Medallion, Recipient – 1 Year
Junior Achievement Scholarship, Recipient – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Volleyball, Member – 4 Years
Tennis, Member – 4 Years
Art Club, Member – 4 Years
Outreach Team, Captain – 4 Years
Musical, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Altar Server, Member – 8 Years
ACEing Autism volunteer, Member – 4 Years
Mission Trip, Member – 2 Years
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, Ambassador – 1 Year
Student Ambassador/Spartan Leadership Team, Member – 4 Years
Plans
I plan to major in Early Childhood Education with Special Education Certification and a minor in Psychology. I’m focusing my future plans on working with younger children.
Student – 59765
Academic Achievement
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- Hempfield Spartan Bands, President – 4 Years
Tri-M National Honors Society, Treasurer – 3 Years
French National Honors Society, Secretary – 2 Years
Science National Honors Society, Member – 3 Years
National Honors Society, Member – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Hempfield Area Spartan Marching Band, President – 4 Years
Kayaking and Canoeing, Hobbyist – 4 Years
Hempfield Theater Company, Member – 3 Years
Water and Downhill Skiing, Hobbyist – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Volunteering Westmoreland County Special Olympics, Volunteer – 6 Years
Volunteering at Local Food Banks, Volunteer – 6 Years
Volunteer and Advocate for local non-profit: Zachary’s Mission, Volunteer – 7 Years
Part Time Job at Best Buy, Computing and Mobile Sales Associate – 2 Years
Tutoring Children on Clarinet, Volunteer through Tri-M National Honors Society – 3 Years
Plans
After graduation, I plan on attending a four-year university with a goal of double majoring in business and biology with a minor in French. I plan on continuing onto medical school to become an oncologist to help those in my community find a cure for cancer. I plan on keeping close to my family and loved ones throughout this endeavor and visit the beach often.
Student – 59781
Academic Achievement
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- Junior Achievement, Volunteers – 2 Years
Highest Honors, Recipient – 3 Years
Duquesne Leadership Academy, Attendee – 1 Year
“So You Want to Change the World?” Day, Attendee – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Student Council, President – 3 Years
Cheerleading and Fall Soccer, Member – 1 Year
Tennis, Member – 2 Years
Musical, Member – 3 Years
Student Ambassador, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Altar server, Volunteer – 8 Years
Westmoreland County Food Bank and Fresh Express, Volunteer – 2 Years
Worship Committee at St. Margaret Mary, Member – 2 Years
Pastoral Council at St. Margaret Mary, Member – 1 Year
Tutor at Mary Queen of Apostles, Volunteer – 3 Years
Plans
Throughout high school, I plan to maintain good grades and keep good relationships with all of my teachers and friends. I’m still not sure where I want to go to college or what my major is, but I intend to study pre-med. Once I receive my undergraduate degree, I want to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. I will also be applying for as many grants and scholarships to help my mom along the way. In the end, I hope to open my own clinic to aid as many less fortunate children as I can.
Student – 59799
Academic Achievement
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- 1st Place Award Region 7 Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, I started to do a science project with a research scientist from University of Pittsburgh form Summer, 2019. My research topic is:A PD related iPLA2β mutant fails to hydrolyze lipid death signal, 15-HpETE-PE: Relevance to Parkinson’s Disease pathogenesis. – 2 Years
Winner of National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award, in the NCWIT Western & Central Pennsylvania/West Virginia affiiliate, The NCWIT AiC Award honors high school women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions.A total of 19 young women in the PA/WV region are winners in 2020.A total of 19 young women in the PA/WV region are winners in 2020 – 2 Years
Nominated to be a Candidate of Carson Scholar Fund Scholarship, The Carson Scholars Fund awards college scholarships to students who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communitiesOnly one student from each school can be nominated and is able to apply. – 1 Year
AP Scholar With Distinction / 2019-2020 All-PA Academic Team, AP Scholar With Distinction is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these I am a dual enrollment student at Allegheny Campus of Community College of Allegheny County and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. I was nominated to 2019-2020 All-PA Academic Team. Each campus can only nominate two students. The awards recognize an exceptional group of community college students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to their colleges and communities. I was notified recently that I am currently a Semifinalist for National Scholarships.. – 3 Years
National Society of Colonial Dames Writing Contest Winner /Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest Winner/Pittsburgh Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Award, This essay contest is a major project of The The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSC held under the auspices of the Washington Workshops Foundation, a private nonprofit educational program in American government for high school students. Each year, about 52 students were chosen from 50 states who win for a free week of citizenship education about the national government, plus fun, new friends, and tours of sites in our nation’s capital. For Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest,My pieces of “Breakfast With Strangers” in 2018 and”Kindred Spirits” in 2019 have been published in the 2018 and 2019 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Anthology. For Scholastic Art and Writing Award, I won two Gold Key, 1 Silver Key, and two Honorable Mentions for Art. I won 5 Silver Keys, 3 Honorable Mentions for Writng. – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- Craft Club, President – 1 Year
Diversity Leadership Council, I was one of the six students in my senior high school who embarked on a journey to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in Anaheim, California in 2017. – 3 Years
Speech and Debate, I was the Vice President of Debate for a term. I was selected to be Presiding Officer in the House of Representatives at PHSSL Tournament in 2018. – 3 Years
Varsity Girl’s Golf, Member – 3 Years
Honor’s Band, I was selected to be a member of PMEA Honors Band through audition in 2018 and further played clarinet in PMEA District Band. Then I was selected to play the clarinet at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Regional Honors Band – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Allegheny General Hospital, Musician, Volunteer, and Trainer. I have over 120 hours service hours. – 2 Years
Carnegie Science Center, Volunteer. I have about 100 hours of volunteer. – 2 Years
Girls of Steel Robotics Carnegie Mellon University, I am a Mentor for FLL teams and also a member of FRC Team 3504. My Girls of Steel Robotics team qualified to attend the FIRST World Championship. The names of the team members were placed into a Congressional Record by Congressman Doyle. I have over 80 volunteer hours. – 3 Years
The First Tee of Pittsburgh, I am a participant and also an Assistant Coach for younger golfers.I was selected to attend the Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Life Skills and Leadership Academy at Michigan State University, July 25 – July 31, 2018 in East Lansing, MI. – 9 Years
GirlGov, Mentor – 2 Years
Plans
I will pursue a Science related major in college. For the rest of my time in high school, I will continue to be in the Service Learning Club and a tutor in Urban Pathways Charter School every Saturday. In addition, I will continue to do research work with my mentor at the University of Pittsburgh. I will attend Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair in March 2020. I will run for leadership positions in Girls of Steel Robotics and GirlGov this spring.
Student – 59814
Academic Achievement
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- Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, Recipient – 1 Year
Heritage Conference Impromptu Speech Team, Member – 4 Years
Certificate of Merit Awarded by Society of Women Engineers, Recipient – 2 Years
Women in Science Day Award presented by Seton Hill University, Recipient – 1 Year
Fourth Place for National TEAMS Prepared Presentation, Recipient – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- National Honor Society, President – 1 Year
Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Secretary – 1 Year
Student Council, Member – 3 Years
Engineering Team, Captain – 4 Years
GirlGov, Member – 1 Year
Community Involvement
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- Junior Council Person for Ligonier Valley Borough, Member – 1 Year
Senior Supervisor for Kamans Art Shoppes, Member – 3 Years
Waitress at The Darlington Inn, Member – 4 Years
Plans
Attend college to receive the knowledge, experience, and perspective that will allow me to make a difference in the world.
Student – 59828
Academic Achievement
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- Interact Club, President – 2 Years
National Honor Society, Executive Committee – 1 Year
4.0 GPA, Student – 4 Years
Penn State Fayette’s Merit Scholarship, Recipient – 1 Year
Katherine Mabis McKenna Women in Engineering Sponsorship, Recipient – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Greensburg Salem Girls Varsity Volleyball, Captain – 1 Year
Greensburg Salem Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
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- Chick-Fil-A Front of House, Trainer – 1 Year
Interact/Rotary Events, President/Volunteer – 3 Years
Westmoreland County Food Bank, Volunteer – 3 Years
Babysitting, Babysitter – 6 Years
Nicely Elementary, Volunteer – 1 Year
Plans
After high school, I plan to attend Penn State University for mechanical engineering, starting at The Eberly Campus in Fayette County. I intend to stay involved in community events as much as possible, especially through Interact and the Greensburg Rotary, as well as continue in my position at Chick-Fil-A as a trainer. I hope to take part in co-ops or internships during college, in order to better prepare myself to enter into the engineering industry and make the connections I need for success.
Student – 59844
Academic Achievement
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- National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Spanish National Honor Society, Member – 1 Year
Business Seal of Excellence with Distinction, Member – 1 Year
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, Alumni – 2 Years
American Association of University Women STEM Award, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
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- Fox Chapel Area High School Gymnastics Team, Captain – 4 Years
Future Business Leaders of America, Member – 2 Years
Pittsburgh Northstars Gymnastics Team, Member – 2 Years
St. Mary of the Assumption Youth Group, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Medallion Ball Candidate, Member – 4 Years
Catechism at St. Mary of the Assumption, Assistant Catechist – 3 Years
412 Mission Trip, Member – 1 Year
Summer Vacation Bible School, Team Leader – 4 Years
Market on Middle, Employee – 2 Years
Plans
I plan to attend a four-year university and major in Accounting and Finance.
Student – 59859
Academic Achievement
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- Future Business Leaders of America, Parliamentarian – 2 Years
National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Students Against Destructive Decisions, Vice President – 1 Year
Engineering Team, Member – 4 Years
Spanish National Honor Society, Member – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
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- All-star Cheer, Captain – 4 Years
All-star Dance, Captain – 4 Years
Basketball, Member – 3 Years
Community Involvement
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- Coach, volunteer – 2 Years
Food pantry, volunteer – 4 Years
You got a friend day, volunteer – 1 Year
Kenton Iwoniec Race, volunteer – 1 Year
Tutor and Spanish teaching, volunteer – 4 Years
Plans
I plan on attending the University of Pittsburgh main campus to study biomedical engineering and specialize in prosthesis. I would like to develop a prosthetic eye that can eventually carry out the same functions as a normal human eye because my grandfather had a stroke in his eye and can no longer participate in the same activities that he used to do. Also, I would like to design a limb that can help people that are paralyzed function again.