<p>They accepted me for CAS. Is anyone else from Oregon, or finding themselves wondering where their admissions packet is?</p>
<p>Hey nativelady... I just got mine today and I live in Atlanta so you shouldn't worry. Man, isn't it such a relief to know we're finally in! and thank goodness I don't have to worry about applying to any other schools now :-p</p>
<p>I can't believe that I will be living in Philadelphia for 4 years....it is so strange to think about. I am so excited to be part of Wharton's 256th graduating class! YES!</p>
<p>haha congrats you guys. :)</p>
<p>i got rejected from wharton. ohwell. hope you guys have an awesome year there ^^</p>
<p>philadelphia's overrated.</p>
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4-H: Leadership
- Florida 4-H State President (2007- 2008): Leader of over 220,000 4-Hers, elected by over 120 representatives
- Member of Florida 4-H Foundation (2007-2008): Only youth member of this statewide fundraising board
- Ex Officio Member of all Florida 4-H Executive Board Committees (2007-2008)
- Florida 4-H State Parliamentarian (2006-2007): Responsible for completely understanding Roberts Rules of Order and making sure they are followed at State Council meetings
- Chairman of Florida 4-H Constitution Committee: Lead committee to completely revise the previously obsolete
Florida 4-H constitution
- Florida 4-H Legislature: Florida 4-H Governor (2007-2008), Leader of Gold Party in the House of
Representatives (2006-2007), Planning Committee member (2006-08) for this event which takes place in
the Florida Capitol and regularly attracts 200-300 youth from around Florida
- Florida 4-H Congress: Planning Committee member (2005-06, 2007-08) for this annual event which takes place at The University of Florida and regularly attracts 200-300 youth; Junior Dean of Men (youth disciplinary dean responsible for insuring safety of all male participants)2005-2006
- National 4-H Congress Atlanta, GA: One of 14 youth selected from a pool of over 100 applicants to attend
this event as a Florida Delegate (2006)
- District 6 4-H: Vice President (2006-2007), chairman of Youth Adventure Weekend Planning Committee
- St. Johns County 4-H: President (2006-2007), Vice President (2005-2006), Founding President of Aeronautics
Club, Founder of Poultry Judging Club
4-H Awards:
- Poultry Judging: Champion Florida 4-H Poultry Judging competition at the University of Florida (2007), attending National Competition in November 2007, Coach of runner-up Florida 4-H poultry judging team (2006-2008), Champion Florida 4-H State Fair Poultry Judging
- Aeronautical Engineering: 2nd Place Team Leader - National 4-H Aeronautical Engineering Competition at Purdue University(2004), Member of 2nd place Team - National 4-H Engineering Bowl at Purdue University(2004), Champion Team Leader(2004) - Florida 4-H Aeronautical Engineering Competition at the University of Florida(2004)
- Public Speaking: Champion Florida 4-H Public Speaking Competition at the University of Florida (2007), 4 X 4-H District Champion, 5 X 4-H County Champion
- Florida 4-H Legislature: Winner of Chris Allen Outstanding Lobbyist Award (2005)
North Florida Martial Arts Tae Kwondo:
- 13 Year Member
- Second Degree Black Belt (Testing for Third Degree in December)
- Assistant Instructor of Youth Classes: Teach students age 3-13 the art of Tae-Kwondo, head instructor in intermediate class, assistant instructor in advanced class
- Studied the art of Kabuto, perfecting the Nun Chucka, Bo Staff, Kama, and Sai weapons
- It takes much effort to progress and succeed in Tae Kwondo, I must remember and perfect every complex pattern (about 15) and complex combination (about 28) that I have learned throughout my 13 years in addition to learning new techniques
St. Johns County Center for the Arts Guitar:
- Master Track member from 10th 11th Grade (stopped in 12th grade due to school scheduling)
- Assistant Director of Classical Guitar Consort 10th 12th Grade
- Assistant Director of Classical Guitar Ensemble 10th 11th Grade (stopped in 12th grade due to school scheduling)
- Performed for weddings, community events, plays and school functions
- Maintained a repertoire of 75 100 songs</p>
<p>Students Working Against Tobacco:
- State Representative (2006-07)
- County Executive Board Member (2003 2008)
- Active anti big tobacco advocacy speaker
- Students Working Against Tobacco Leadership Instructor
- Lead in the design of a state wide anti tobacco initiative targeting the cigarette brand Camel No. 9 (2007)
PACT Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition:
- Chosen to attended National Underage Drinking Prevention Convention in Baltimore (2006)
- Served on planning committee for county wide underage drinking prevention event
Other Activities and Honors:
Academic Honors:
- Member of Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Program through Cambridge University
- Will most likely receive AICE diploma upon graduating High School
- Honor Roll all through High School
- Honorable Mention in National Heroines in History Essay Competition (grade school)
- Whos Who in American High School Students
Other Honors:
- St. Johns County Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for Outstanding service to my County
- The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce/Youth Leadership St. Johns Leader among Leaders award for outstanding leadership
- Winner of St. Johns County Center for the Arts Guitar Ensemble most improved award
Citizenship:
- Chairman of Youth Leadership St. Johns Community Service Project: Operation Valentine (Valentines Day party for children with parents deployed overseas)
- Sole Organizer of Operation Military Kids multi county Christmas gift collection drive for children with deployed parents
- Sole Organizer of Kids Zone USA cross cultural musical education program
- Organized musical talent show for elderly at the Council on Aging
- Lead and participated in numerous other citizenship projects
School Activities:
- Member of Principles Advisory Board
- One of the Varsity Captains for the St. Augustine High School High Q Team
- Member of National Honor Society
- Member of St. Augustine High School Junior Classical League (Latin Club)
- Founder and Editor in Chief of The Monthly Seth, an independent (not school sponsored) opinion/humor paper for students
- Member of St. Augustine High School Junior Varsity Cross Country Team
- Master of Ceremonies for School Pep Rallies
Other Activities:
- Attended Princeton University Junior State of America Summer School on Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Was elected to position of Speaker of the House in a Mock Congress
- Chosen as member of Youth Leadership St. Johns Program, one of 5 chosen members from my entire high school class
- Chosen to attend the University of Florida Center for Pre-collegiate Education and Training Science Quest program for academic excellence in science class only delegate from my school chosen to attend
- Two time graduate of The Junior Toastmaster Public Speaking program
- Chosen to Attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Leadership Conference only delegate from my school chosen
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Chainstmg: How many years were you in high school?</p>
<p>hahaha, that would be four years in high school my friend. Living like I do can be very tiring, but definitely worth it since I got into Penn!</p>