Jarren Calizo: An Analysis

In addition to tutoring and mentoring the children in the community, Jacelyn also holds the position as Volunteer and Outreach Coordination, requiring her recruit, organize, and oversee student volunteers in the project. In addition, due to financial constraints in her family, Jacelyn also has an off-campus job that requires her to work many late nights and weekends. This ability to manage two jobs, a research assistant position, and consistent participation in community service while maintaining her exceptional GPA at an academically rigorous institution like UCLA demonstrates her admirable character, work ethic, and time management, valuable skills found in few students.

Making varsity changed his life and his view of himself. Junior following his dreams teaches the reader that even if you don’t see it in the moment, one thing can change your life and identity.

Along with being a diligent student who has been enrolled in 11 Advanced Placement classes, I have also dedicated my time to other causes. For example, I have volunteered at public libraries, Special Olympics events, orphanages for intellectually disabled children, and food pantries. While maintaining a rigorous course load and volunteering, I also work at Kumon. I tutor children to boost their confidences and understanding of concepts vital to their future success. Moreover, I have received membership to The National Honor Society and have been awarded an AP Scholar with Merit Award. My dedication to becoming more culturally aware and five years of enrollment in Spanish classes has allowed me to be inducted into Spanish Honor Society. Within

Paul’s stellar intelligence, determination and academic performance are a testament to what he is more than capable of accomplishing. And while taking honors and advanced placements classes at Forest Hills High School

Erika is part of National Honors Society because of her outstanding achievements these past few years. She’s been able to show great, qualities, involvement and pride as a Streamwood High School student. Erika is an exemplary student and peer to many around her. She is respectful and responsible. Her pride is shown through events that she helped organize such as the “Teacher's Appreciation Week Entrance Welcoming” and her participation in the Streamwood High School Marching Band and Streamwood High School Pep Band. Though she believes that school spirit is very important she also knows that school is all about education and learning. This is why she is not only involved around the community ,but also maintains a 4.0 GPA and will never accept

Within the last three years at Westside High School, I have not only pushed myself academically, but athletically as well. I do everything within my capability to keep my grades to a high standard while absorbing knowledge that will help better my future. Beginning in my ninth grade year, I decided I wanted to take leadership rolls within my school. I was a member of the varsity cheerleading squad, a member of Westside student council, and a member of the track and

Carolina Flores has had an extraordinary experience at Casco Bay High School. She had a passionate smile as she said, “I would redo my four years here again.” Her journey before a CBHS was different. Her 8th grade year everyone kept telling her only weird go to CBHS or it's a hard school. But her mother didn't wanted her to go to Deering High school because her older sister had a horrible experience at DHS. “My older sister didn't want me to same experience as she did in high school,” Carolina said. But right now she is so grateful and thankful for mother forcing her to go Casco. She learned how to come out of her comfort zone, for example, her biggest millstone was being a dj at her 10th grade year for the Halloween dance.

As a child growing up in San Diego, my youth has been nothing short of any teenager’s wildest dreams of living near the beach, having bonfires, and surfing on the weekends. Although this lifestyle is desired by many, I’ve always wanted something more out of what I do with my time. I want to go to Spring Hill College to become a humble professional in an industry, serve the most people, and learn about the world around me. My life was struggling for direction until I became active in the sport of volleyball and my religion flourished in the Catholic Church. These structures consume the majority of my service as I feel everyone deserves these opportunities for happiness and acceptance.

I have had the opportunity to get to know Zach St. Clair this year during my student teaching at Eisenhower High School. I have Zach in Honors Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry. Zach is a remarkable student that balances academic with extracurricular activities and volunteer work while still holding down a job. Mr. St. Clair is a student that doesn’t find everything come easily to him and has to work for it. At a point in the semester Zach had fallen behind due to his heavy work load and missing an extended period of time due to an illness. Mr. St. Clair worked as hard as anyone at Eisenhower and was able to get his grade from a C to the A he currently holds in a matter of weeks contributing to his 3.56 GPA over his four years.

Currently a freshman at Deer Valley High School, I participate in many advanced classes and extracurricular activities. I hold myself to a high accountability to ensure my grades maintain an A average. A short term goal that I’m striving for is to finish high school with impeccable grades and as an outstanding student. With honors classes, I often find myself in a privileged position to expand my knowledge and at an advanced level of learning. Sophomore year’s scheme is one that hopefully and initially will set myself up for college level education as I will be taking dual enrollment. JROTC is a major consumer and enjoyment of my time. I serve as a color guard commander and rifle spinner. Going to events, I am able to give back to the community and that is the most enjoyable part of being a part of the drill team. Outside of school, I volunteer in the K-1 level at my church and am also an avid woodworker.

The challenging academics at The Academy of the Holy Angels were what I longed for. My successes in the challenging courses I take at my new school have given me the opportunity to thrive in many different ways. My academic achievements spilled into my extracurricular activities. My devotion to the performing arts and my success in its curriculum allowed me to be inducted into the Thespian Honor Society. Similarly, my acceptable grade Italian class allowed to participate in the class trip to Europe.

As I continue prioritizing, the activities I participate in which include serving the community as an altar server for my Catholic Church, to my class work, my school and club sports and other extracurricular activities takes a tremendous amount of hard work. Juggling all these activities has not been easy, however; setting my priorities straight played a major role of reaching the short and long term goals I had for myself. I know that I have to perform in the class room first before I can play softball and attend a University. Since I can remember, I have worked hard to learn and keep up with my grades by receiving all A’s and having perfect attendance daily. I have not missed a day of school in my whole career, from kindergarten to today, my senior year.

Josh Helm is a senior at Chino Hills High School that every Husky should get to know. Currently Josh is taking Physics two AP with one of his favorite teachers, Mr. Tran. He really enjoys taking the class because he likes being able to explain how the world works around him and why things do certain actions in the universe. Due to this Josh would like to go into a field of applied mathematics or some branch of engineering. After high school, Josh plans to stay in Southern California and go to a local UC; however, he says that community college is good as well. When it comes to schoolwork, Josh admits that he doesn’t manage his time too well, as he likes to do all of his homework the night before it is due. Josh said that it is difficult to

Dillan Nguyen is a bright 18-year-old Vietnamese student who recently graduated from Centennial high school. Dillan has always been involved in school he played in his high school football team as well as being part of the school track team. Dillan has always been a hardworking student involved in school, he took English 101 as a dual enrollment course his senior year in high school, and is now taking English 102 and trigonometry at Glendale Community College to get ahead, and to be one step closer in becoming an engineer. He will be attending Arizona State University this fall in the polytechnic campus not only well he be studying there but will also be dorming in the campus. Academics are Dillan’s top priority; he recently quit his part-time

We are all faced with challenges throughout life. Our ability to work through these challenges is many times a reflection of the person we are, and with Kayla, it is no different. Her commitment to making the best out of life’s unpredictable circumstances is seen in all areas of her life. During her sophomore year, two of her family members passed away, within weeks of each other. Undoubtedly, the loss impacted her ability to perform to her potential academically. She found it difficult to stay focused, and she felt the need to work harder than the people around her just to keep up. Kayla navigated thorough her feelings and didn’t let the sadness define who she is. She matured a great deal at this time and recognized not only the unpredictability of life but the importance of making