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Education History
• 6 AP (advanced placement) Courses
• 3 Dual Enrollment Courses
• 1 Summer Course at local Community College (Certified Nurse Assistant Course)
Awards
• Global Seal of Biliteracy (2023)--After spending one month in Argentina for an immersion program, I earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. I obtained intermediate-advanced knowledge of Spanish in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Student of Character Award (2021)--I was named a student of character my freshman year of high school. This award was voted on by school staff and given to a student who demonstrates good character and kindness to others.
Additional Info
Spanish Club (senior year)--I was appointed Vice President of Spanish Club after our seven-person AP Spanish class created a Spanish Club at the high school. With this role, I am in charge of many duties:
Creating engaging slide shows that follow the meeting’s agenda
Creating engaging graphics to promote the club on social media
Organizing brief announcements to be read off over the intercom to encourage participation
Collaborate with the club President to decide on meeting topics
Collaborate with the club President to organize unique Spanish words to be taught at meetings
Research and plan engaging cultural activities that are exciting, yet educational
Senior Leadership (senior year)--Senior Leadership is in charge of voting on decisions that affect the school as well as participating in district-wide activities. Some tasks include:
Attend weekly meetings
Organize school activities (ie. Homecoming decorations, Santa letters to elementary students)
Promote events on social media (ie. Senior Sunrise)
Vote on issues brought by staff members (ie. graduation announcements)
Member in Violence Prevention (MVP) Leader (junior & senior year)--MVP leaders are in charge of educating underclassmen and other classmates on techniques to prevent violence. My duties include:
Creating lessons on specific topics to then teach and explain to sophomores in health classes
Mediate discussions on difficult and potentially triggering topics
Attend annual trainings on suicide prevention
Attend annual trainings on discussion mediation
Speak out against violence and harassment at school
Awards
• Most Dedicated Junior in Theatre (2022, 2023)--After each production, the directors and cast vote for an individual who demonstrated outstanding commitment. I was selected the most dedicated junior for both the fall and spring productions, showing my passion and love for theatre.
• All-State Choir (2022, 2023)--I was selected to participate in the Iowa High School Music Association’s All-State Choir during my junior & senior years. Both years, I auditioned with a quartet and grew as a musician.
• Solo/Ensemble Perfect Ballot (2023)--In the spring of my junior year, I earned a perfect ballot on my vocal solo at contest.
Additional Info
I am on choir Choir Leadership (freshman-senior year)--My junior year, I was appointed as the Vice President of Choir, and now as a senior, I act as President. This responsibility includes a wide range of tasks:
Speaking at concerts
Creating graphics for the Choir social media
Promoting events to student body, family, and community
Leading sectional rehearsals
Taking attendance
Organizing music & concert robes
Planning choir-related events
Acting as a liaison between the director and other students
Additional Notes:
1 of 3 seniors who participate in both Concert Choir (enrollment based on audition) and Treble Clef Choir (all-female choir)
Extracurricular Choirs:
All-State Choir
Midwest ACDA Honor Choir
Madrigal Choir
Chamber Choir
Vocal Jazz
Solo/Ensemble Contest
Dorian Music Festival
Theatre (sophomore-senior year)--I have been appointed a senior leader of my school’s theatre program, being responsible for many tasks:
Leading practice when directors are absent
Mentoring underclassmen
Organizing and passing on theatre traditions
Attending set construction and strike during which we either build or tear down our sets (jobs include drilling, painting, decorating, etc.)
Roles: I have participated in five theatre productions at Cedar Falls High School:
Alice in The Addams Family, Spring 2022 musical
Jimmy Deanne in Second Samuel, Fall 2022 production
Mochi in Bugs, Spring 2023 production
Sammy in Elf on a Shelf Must Die, Fall 2023 production
Belle in Beauty and The Beast, current musical--Spring 2024
Awards
Best Employee Evaluation (2023)--I earned the best employee evaluation as a CNA at Western Home’s Windhaven and Thalman Assisted Living & Memory Care. I scored a 9.5/10 on average and scored above an 8 in all categories.
Community Service
History
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease (junior and senior year)-- For the past two years, I have participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I enjoy this day for a number of reasons:
I have encouraged more of my coworkers to join me each year
I get the chance to talk with community members with a similar passion
I get to visit with individuals with early and late stage dementia and observe how it affects others differently
Cedar Falls United Methodist Church Volunteer (junior and senior year)--The past two years, I have loved volunteering during two specific times of the year:
Vacation Bible School where I monitor a small group of children and watch them grow in their faith
The annual rummage sale where I help set up and sell donated items at my church in order to support my church and help the community
This group is dedicated to students who are interested in public health. Please feel free to ask questions, share opportunities, and use this group as a resource for all things public health!