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Student’s name: Kris Samiley

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.08

Academics: AP American Government, Biology S/T, English Honors 9 & 10, World History Honors, Chemistry S/T, AP English Language, Spanish 2 Honors, Physics S/T, Advanced Accounting, AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, AP Physics B, AP Environmental Science, OHHS Science and Technology Program

Extracurricular Activities: National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Filipino-American Youth Association, Globe Club, Class of 2011 Homecoming Wall Design Committee

Honors & Awards: Harvard University Alumni Association Prize Book Award, Academic Honor Roll from 9th grade to present, Scholar of the Year (Pre Calculus), Comptroller of Maryland’s Ribbon of Excellence in Art, Superintendent’s Certificate (Middle School)

Future Plans: Kris has applied to George Mason University, Drexel University, Marymount University, Stevenson University, Bowie State University, and Hofstra University with a goal of majoring in Business.

Interesting Notes: Kris is an active member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) where she’s a Locale Secretary and Children’s Worship Service coordinator. She loves taking care of children, and mentoring/tutoring. She spends her spare time reading novels and online articles.

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Grade: 12
GPA: 3.94

Academics: Biotechnology Program, AP World History, Pre-Calculus, Co-Academic Environmental Biology, Co-Academic Forensic Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP American Government, Honors English

Extracurricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Varsity Girl's Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Spanish Club, Freshmen Mentoring Program, Senior Class President

Honors & Awards: Jessica is currently listed on the Girl's Basketball All-Met watch list and has been on the Honor Roll every quarter since she started school.

Future Plans: She plans to attend George Washington University and major in Biology. Her long term goal is to attend medical school and become an Orthopedist.

Interesting Notes: Jessica enjoys reading books about the human body and basketball. Every summer, she volunteers at a summer camp to help young girls develop their basketball skills.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.08

Academics: AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Literature, AP Language, AP World History, AP Biology, AP Government, Forensic Biology, Environmental Science Research Practicum

Extracurricular Activities: United Cultures in Action, Drum Corps Captain, Pathfinders Junior Counselor, Audio-Video Team Assistant, Children’s Church Assistant, Adventist Youth Ministry, National Honor Society Vice President, Student Advisory Council

Future Plans: Derrick has been accepted to the University of Alabama, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He wishes to major in Biology and/or Computer Science. His long term goal is to become an Orthopedic Surgeon or Engineer.

Interesting Notes: Derrick is an excellent team worker and mediator. He loves soccer and basketball. He also enjoys writing.  

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.0

Academics: Honors English 9, Honors English 10, Honors Algebra 2 Trig, AP Language and Composition, AP World History, AP Literature, AP Psychology, AP Human Geography, Honors Chemistry, Honors Algebra 1, Honors US History, Honors Conceptual Physics, Honors Geometry

Extracurricular Activities:  Baseball, Swimming, National Honor Society, Gentlemen’s Club

Future Plans: David has been accepted to West Chester University, Bloomsburg University and Liberty University. He plans to major in Criminal Justice.

Interesting Notes: David has been inducted into the Little League Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. He has received several awards including the AP Scholar, Rookie of the Year and MVP for swimming, and Rookie of the Year for baseball. In addition, David has over six years of experience playing the piano.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.47

Academics: French Immersion K-12, IB World Literature 2, IB French, IB History, IB Geography, IB Biology, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Math Studies, AP Calculus

Extra Curricular Activities: National Honor Society-Treasurer, Model UN, Sophomore Class Officer – Secretary and Treasurer, Youth Leadership Program – The Training Source, Varsity Softball, Donna’s Dance Company, Varsity Cheerleading – Captain, Volunteer Work – Mission of Life Commission, 2010 Census Worker, Smoking Awareness Survey, 2008 Presidential Campaign

Future Plans: Sharee has been accepted to Georgetown University, Howard University, UMCP, Spelman College and Pace University. She plans to attend Georgetown University and major in Microbiology with a minor in French. Sharee’s goals include becoming a Microbiologist and finding a cure for Sickle Cell Anemia. She plans to use her French speaking skills to travel to and provide medical services for Francophone countries.

Interesting Notes: Sharee has maintained a 4.2 and above GPA throughout her high school career. She was named the Outstanding Student in 2009 and in 2010 for her sophomore and junior years. She is also the recipient of the Greater Washington Urban League Scholarship.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 3.62

Academics: IT Essentials, AP Language, AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Psychology

Extra Curricular Activities: Skills USA, Varsity Soccer, Indoor/Outdoor Track, National Honor Society, W.E.B. Dubois Honor Society, Principals Leadership Team, ACE Mentor Program, Senior Farewell Committee

Future Plans:  Rogene has been accepted to Capitol College, NYIT, Drexel University, Florida Tech, Polytechnic Institute of NYU, and UMBC. He wishes to major in Computer Engineering and hopes to one day design and build computer components.

Interesting Notes: Rogene is a A+ Certified Technician. He also has completed 99 community service hours and has tutored First Generation high school students in Algebra. Recently, he won 3^rd place in the Skills USA Competition for IT Essentials (Computer Repair). He also placed 3^rd in an Oratorical Presentation at Hampton University.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.12

Academics: AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Language, AP Computer Science, AP Literature, AP Calculus, AP Human Geography, Calculus I and II, Honors Biology, Honors English 9 and 10, US History Honors

Extracurricular Activities: Student Government VP, Varsity Cheerleader, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Stock Marketing Club, Peer Mediation, Mock Trial Team, Co-founder of Pep Squad, Youth Usher and a member of  “The Circle” – an organization that encourages young females to pursue future goals and practice etiquette.

Future Plans: Amanda has been accepted to Drexel University, Temple University, Howard University, University of Maryland College Park and Baltimore County. She plans to graduate from an esteemed university at the top of her class, enter medical school and become a Research Oncologist. She then plans to gather a team of doctors to join her in serving as medical volunteers in various countries.  

Interesting Notes: Amanda has maintained a 4.0 and above GPA since the ninth grade. She has worked for Majestic Vending Service Enterprises, Coldstone Creamery, and is currently employed as an assistant at Keller Williams Real Estate. In her spare time, she enjoys free-styling and gymnastics.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 3.9

Academics: AP Biology, AP World History, AP Literature, AP Calculus, AP Psychology, AP English Language, AP Government, Cisco Networking, Pre-Calculus, Honors US History, Honors Biology

Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Soccer, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Headquarters Executive Officer

Future Plans: Saron has hopes of attending Pepperdine University, Howard University, Oberlin College, Harvard, or Stevenson University. She aspires to be a counseling psychologist and receive a doctoral degree.

Interesting Notes: Saron has more than 314 community service hours. Her poem “Child of Divorce” was published in a book of anthology. Her proudest moment was when she was notified that the blood she donated helped to save someone’s life.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.08

Academics: AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, AP Psychology, AP English Literature

Extracurricular Activities: Christian Youth Club, NJROTC, Swim Team, Dance Ensemble, Vertical Band, Student Volunteer, National Honor Society

Honors & Awards: National Achievement Semifinalist, Quest Bridge Scholar, Outstanding Achievement Award in Algebra 2/Trig., George Eastman Award

Future Plans: Triana hopes to attend Georgia Institute of Technology and major in Computer Engineering.

Interesting Notes: Triana has more than 350 student service hours. She has also owned her own tutoring business since the 7th grade. She is classical pianist, a gospel vocalist and a published poet.

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Grade: 12

School: Friendly High School

GPA: 4.05

Academics: TAG Student, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Government, AP Statistics, AP Physics, AP Literature, AP Language, AP World History, AP Psychology, Honors Biology, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Algebra 2/Trig, Honors English 9 &10, Honors U.S. History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Geometry, Spanish 4

Extra Curricular Activities: Boy Scouts, National Honor Society (President), Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society (Tutoring Officer), Mock Trial (Lead Attorney), JV/Varsity Football

Future Goals: Myron plans to attend Hampton University on a full scholarship to study pre-medicine with dreams of becoming a Physician.

Interesting Notes: Myron is an Eagle Scout as well as a wonderful guitar player. He also scored a 214 on the PSAT and was named an NASP Scholar.

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Grade: 12

School: Gwynn Park High School

GPA: 4.17

Academics: Spanish 3, Spanish 3, AP American Government & Politics, AP Biology, AP Biology Lab, Honors English, AP English Language, AP Statistics
 
Extra Curricular Activities: President, Student Government Association, Team Captain, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Concert Choir
 
Future Goals: Ashley plans to attend the University of Maryland College Park as a Scholars Program student. She will major in Music Education and Business Administration.
 
Interesting Notes: Ashley is a dually enrolled student with Prince George's Community College’s Science Program.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.12

Academics: AP Literature, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP English Language Composition, AP US Government

Extracurricular Activities: Future Business Leaders of America

Honors & Awards: 2007 National Mathematics Award, 2008 National Leadership and Service Award

Future Plans: Renee aspires to be an accountant and a writer. She has applied to several colleges including Elizabethtown, Roanoke, and Randolph in hopes of studying business.

Interesting Notes: Renee is currently working, very active in her church and has had the opportunity to meet the House of Representatives.

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Student’s Name: Sheyla Guevara

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.07

Academics: AP US History, AP US Government, AP World History, AP Spanish, AP Literature, AP Language, AP Statistics, AP Psychology

Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Swim Team, Vice President - Spanish Honor Society, Vice President - National Honor Society, Vice President - Student Government Association, National Art Honor Society

Honors & Awards: AP Emeritus Maryland Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention

Future Plans: Sheyla has applied to the University of Maryland, UCLA, and Johns Hopkins University. She has already been accepted to UMBC and Salisbury University.

Interesting Notes: Sheyla volunteers at St. Mary's of the Mill and is a morning announcer at her school.

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Student’s Name: Jade Johnson

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.04

Academics: AP English Literature, AP Biology, Pre-Calculus, Economics/Research Seminar, AP Language, AP World History

Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, International Studies Program, Bio-Medical Club

Honors & Awards: Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award, ISP Sophisticated Scholar Award.

Future Plans: Attend a four year university and major in Journalism

Interesting Notes: Jade has been selected by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council as a Global Scholar to represent the country at the Global Leaders Conference being held next summer 2011.The program will take place in Beijing, China. She will share this honor with a group of high achieving students from around the world.

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Grade: 12
School: Parkdale HS
Cumulative GPA: 4.3

Academics: IB Diploma Candidate: IB World Literature, IB Spanish, IB Modern World History, AP Calculus, IB Biology, IB Theory of Knowledge

Extra Curricular Activities: National Honor Society, National Society of High Scholars, Learn Serve International, Invisible World, Green Living Environmental Club, Varsity Swim Team, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis
 
Future Plans: Vanessa has applied to University of Maryland College Park, John Hopkins University, Rice University, Duke University, Boston University, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Georgetown University. She plans to pursue a career in Biomedical Engineering.

Interesting Notes: Vanessa has earned the Principal's Honor for the first grading quarter with a GPA of 5.0. Vanessa enjoys performing lyrical style dancing. She also tutors kids at New Carrollton Public Library and Chick-fil-A Vista Gardens every Thursday, and is fluent in Spanish.

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Grade: 12

School: Potomac HS

GPA: 4.04

Academics: AP World History, AP Government, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP Biology, LSN Government Honors, Biology Honors, English Honors

Extra Curricular Activities: National  Honor Society, AFJROTC Color Guard and Drill Team, Student Government Association, Future Business Leaders of America,
 
Future Plans: Christine has applied to University of Maryland College Park, University of California, Drexel University, and Michigan State University with the goal of becoming a Pediatrician.

Interesting Notes: Christine enjoys writing poetry and playing the piano. She has received several awards including: Rotary Club Scholar Award, 1st Place FBLA Regional Conference, 3rd Place National FBLA Conference, Military Order of World Wars Academic Award, and Tuskegee Airmen Award

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.37

Academics: AP Biology, AP Government, AP Physics B, AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature, AP World History, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, Calculus 3, Differential Equations  

Extracurricular Activities: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Saxophone Quartet, Robotics, Tennis

Honors & Awards: AP Scholar, Maryland Distinguished Scholar, Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, 1^st Place School and County Science Fair, Winner of Perfect Science Demonstration Contest, Selected for US Chemistry Olympiad National Exam, and AP Scholar with Distinction  

Future Plans: Ankush has applied to MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, Rice, Princeton, and Cornell University. He has been accepted into Georgia Tech, University of Maryland, University of Michigan and University of Illinois. He would like to major in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Applied Mathematics.

Interesting Notes: Ankush has volunteered 211 student service learning hours. He also has an internship at NASA Goddard Space and Flight Center where he investigates the use of Halogen Lamps to calibrate infrared defectois on the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescopes.

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.0

Academics: IB Spanish, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Chemistry, AP World History, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP English Language, AP English Literature


Extra Curricular Activities: President of National Spanish Honor Society, Secretary of National Honor Society, It's Academic, Biology Club, Volunteer at Adam's House and Ian Dixon Memorial Garden

Future Plans: Ronald has applied to MIT, Georgia Tech, University of Illinois, University of Maryland College Park, UMBC and Columbia with the goal of becoming a Nuclear Engineer, specializing in Nuclear Energy


Interesting Notes: Ronald is a pianist and loves to play tennis. He has received several awards including: AP Scholar, Rotary Club Young American Award, and the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. He has also participated in the summer program at Walter Reed Research Institute.

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Grade: 12

School:Surrattsville HS

GPA: 3.5
 
Academics: National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars
 
Extra Curricular Activities: Girls Empowered and Making Success (GEMS), Marching Band, Softball Team, Swim Team, Leo Club, Student Government Association, Volunteer for SHARE Inc.
 
Future Plans: Plans to attend Towson University or University of Maryland as a Pre-Med major
 
Interesting Notes: Rontanetta volunteered as a Candy Striper at Southern Maryland Hospital where she assisted patients and encouraged their speedy recovery. She enjoys helping others.

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