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My involvement in the Science Olympiad community has stemmed from the 7th grade and my dedication is unremitting. If I had to continue only one activity, Science Olympiad would be at the forefront because of the opportunities it has provided me to learn and grow. Since junior high, it has provided me a medium to excel my passion for science and learn more about the world around us. My eagerness to learn has been matched and cultivated by the dedicated coaches and volunteers and I cannot let my drive perish while attending college. The community dedicated time to assist me and I have, as well, dedicated time to teach younger Science Olympians. In college, whether it is being involved with collegiate level science competitions and/or volunteering
Some of my extracurricular activities include Science Olympiad, STEM Academy, International Club, Advanced Academics Club, and Chem Club. During high school I have participated in various community-based organizations, the two most common being Beta Club and National Honor Society. However while these clubs have allowed me to give back to my community in numerous ways, it was strangely not either of these clubs that expanded my interest in the following particular social issue. Rather it was my involvement in Science Olympiad, specifically volunteering to help run a local Elementary school tournament, that expanded my view of the STEM field.
Last summer I volunteered at a local hospital for a total of 136 hours. At the end of the summer I received an honorable mention award for being a dedicated volunteer who is highly respected around the hospital. Furthermore, I've been a committed volunteer during this school year. I have also been an active member of my school's HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) chapter; this March I will be competing in a medical terminology competition against members of other HOSA chapters across the state. Additionally, I am a devoted member of my school's academic decathlon team. Finally, I have been a member of CSF (California Scholarship Federation) for the past two years.
One extracurricular activity that I am very passionate about would be the FFA. FFA has taught me so many things and it has brought me so many places. I 've learned how to be a great speaker from different events my advisor has challenged me to do. Public speaking has taken me so many places and I have attributed most of my success to FFA. When I was a freshmen I competed and received gold in the creed speaking competition. As a sophomore, I tried extemporaneous speaking and received a gold for that as well. As a junior I really wanted to challenge myself so I took up agricultural sales as my winter career development experience. I ended up being recognized as the state runner up individual agriculture salesman as well as the 15th best agricultural sales man in the nation. Now as a senior, I have been going around speaking at different school board meetings, advocating
Our society has shifted its beliefs in how we should treat competition in young people. The question is asked, should all kids get a participation trophy? As it may seem to be an unanswerable question, it honestly isn’t. Thought that the participation trophies may send the message that “coaches” value the kids’ efforts despite their abilities, trophies do not need to be given out. Your words mean just as much when you remind an athlete that you value them in more ways than one. Some may think trophies are a great idea because it shows that everyone’s a “winner.” However, I disagree with that idea. I believe that kids should know that they need to work their hardest in order to be rewarded and understand that not
I was very excited when I heard that I had been invited into National Junior Honors Society. The first time I heard of NJHS, it instantly became a goal of mine. When my older sister left for college I was very sad, so I think that this is a way for me to keep a part of her. I have always been that little girl no one understood, because I’m always very excited to learn and get back to school after summer break. I’m very happy to see that I’ve been invited, but this is why I should be accepted.
Hundreds of thoughts swarm through my head, as I think of potential car and launcher designs. It was the beginning of 8th grade. A new year of middle school, a new year of Science Olympiad, a new year of studying for my events, and a new year of challenges: my first building event, Scrambler. I’ve always been interested in science, specifically medicine, ever since I was 7 or 8. I read a book called When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Doctor, which inspired me to aspire to become a doctor. Ever since then, I’ve been exploring the field of science and medicine through a variety of learning experiences such as Science Olympiad, a science competition consisting of several events that cater to a variety of fields in science. This year, my partner and I were faced with the task of building a mechanical vehicle, powered by a falling mass, that is capable of traveling down a straight, level track with a barrier at the end while carrying an
When I began high school, I decided to focus on my academics and athletics because I felt those were the most important to my future. I chose my classes carefully so that I would not only be challenged with rigorous classes, but also learn the value of working hard individually and as a team. As I’ve matured over the last few years I realized that I’m able to participate in a wider range of activities and still excel in my academics and athletics. I intend to continue to balance activities such as these while attending
Meanwhile, at Great Oak High School, I have been busy with my classes and extracurriculars. Academically, I try to challenge myself and go outside my comfort zone by taking 3 rigorous AP classes. Moreover, I have a great passion for learning especially math and science. In the Deerfield Daily Bulletin, I read about an interesting summer research program called Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT, where Deerfield students go to study over the summer. I wish to go to that program too. For extracurriculars, I love to do community service because I love to help people. ...
Ever met someone who raises poultry and goats for show? Or someone who aspires to turn social media use into a career? Read on, and now you have! Though, as a college student, academics are my first priority, but that does not stop me from being involved and pursuing my passions outside of the classroom! Not only am I involved in extracurricular activities, but community service and other projects as well when I am not in class.
As a young lady graduating from The Dalles Whatonka High School I think it’s important to be involved in as many activity’s as possible. Throughout my high school years I have been involved in many school activities and comities such as student government. I have always had an interest in athletics and played sports. These leadership and athletic roles have tough me skills that will last me a lifetime.
As part of the Science Olympiad we were assigned to build a bridge. My first thoughts were actually pretty negative because I knew that I was not the best buildr ( from experience from last year). We were given a general design to build off of, or we were given the option to desing a new one. I actually debated for a long time as to what I should do. I ultimately decided to take the risk to design a new bridge, hoping that maybe it could withstand more load (plus we were told that we would be rewarded points for creativity). The night we were giiven this project, I automatically started researching the optimum design for my bridge. I knew that the load would bee applied to the center of the bridge, so therefore, I had to research a bridge
The multitudes of extracurricular and academic activities I participate in were chosen because of their focus on my interests. I want to pursue a career in computer engineering and/or biological engineering. In order to help me accomplish this I carefully consider how extracurricular and academic activities will assist me in the future. Currently I am participating in several rigorous academic courses such as AP Physics C and AP Calculus BC to gear me towards a college environment, as well as a variety of clubs that focus on engineering and the sciences. A vast majority of the classes I take are advanced placement, which gives me the chance to obtain college credit before entering college. Advance placement classes also challenge me with faster paced instruction, which prepare me for the speed and difficulty of college level courses. I am currently taking AP Biology, AP Computer Science A, , AP Literature and Composition, AP U.S. Government and Politics, Pre-AP Chinese IV, and Honors Independent Research. In terms of extracurricular activities, I currently participate in the Stock Market Club, Science and Engineering Club, our school’s FRC team, and Chinese Club. In my free time I enjoy building computers, putting together parts lists for computers, programming, playing video games, and learning about various technical jobs and new computing technologies such as server administrator and quantum computing.
Where an adult’s life journey begins is not necessarily the same path he or she will find themselves following later in life. My life’s journey has taken many twist and turns, but with every unknown I have been blessed because I have refused to succumb to the fear of the unknown. The greatest treasures in my life have recently become my teachers and inspirations, and it is because of my children that I once again delve into the unknown. Sports have been and continue to be instrumental in the relationship I have cultivated with my children, and it is due to their active social lives that I am pursuing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Since they are the driving force behind this desired career change I must pledge to diligently work
So it’s not a stretch to say that doing athletics all through middle school to stay somewhat high on the social ladder was a bit of a strange choice. I never really enjoyed playing sports, but my friend group did, and playing with them seemed like an easy way to get people to like me. I’ve realized that this approach doesn’t apply anymore. While I’ve gotten a lot of valuable things from athletics, such as knowing how to be (somewhat) physically fit, I don’t love it enough to be able to commit my high school experience to it. Trying to fit into a role in order to be a certain type of person never really works out in the end. You’ll get some enjoyment from it, but you’ll never feel fulfilled. Being true to the person you are gets you places. It might be counterintuitive at first, but there are always people willing to accept you, and these are the people you’ll want to spend time with. By taking the classes I want to take instead of taking the ones I feel obligated to take, I’ll make better memories, and at the end, those are all I’ve got. I would prefer that they be good
I am quite dedicated to both my education and the extracurricular activities I do. I go to school even when I am not feeling well or I am extremely tired. I can have a bad cough, stomach ache, or a huge migraine doing an equation in my Ap Calculus class. I have even proven to my Color Guard team that I will be there no matter what happens in my personal life. In fact, I have done this multiple time, one being when I sprained my ankle and was doing marching band drill with crutches and another time is the same day I attended my grandfather’s funeral and showed up at 5:00 P.M. ready for practice. Not a lot of people can show that much dedication to their education or sport. Just imagine how I am going to be in college being bright and early