• Opinion Editor


• I am the Opinion page editor of our high school newspaper. Last year I edited the news page. I am also a writer for the paper, and I write mainly news, feature, and opinion stories. I joined newspaper as soon as I could - they don't allow freshman to join

• New Editor


• I spend a lot of time outside of school editing the news page of my paper.

• German Club


• I was a member of German Club in 10th and 11th grade. At the end of 11th grade I was elected Vice President for the Fall semester of the 09-10 school year.

• Writer's Club


• I was one of the founding members for my school's Writer's Club. We read writing, talk about books - and the world, related to literature - and help each other become better writers.

• Editor in Chief


• Despite having had 3 different advisors, I managed to show myself as responsible and dedicated to the staff. I overlook all work done on the paper, read and edit all of the articles and layout the center spread of the paper.

• Reporter


• (was not available to 9th graders) I write stories/articles for the newspaper. I've written book reviews, music reviews, editorial pieces, feature stories, and a front page story. I have also co-written stories.

• Class/Team


• I joined Academic Decathlon in 12th grade because two of the coaches (whom I knew) were interested in my participation. It is one of my favorite "classes." I'm really passionate about learning new things, and I really enjoy the intelligence and acceptance

• Relay For Life


• I will participate in Relay for Life for German Honor Society and National Honor Society

• made Valentine's Day Cards for mentally challenged


• I made a personalized Valentine's Day card for a student in our school's Life Skills class.

• fundraiser against domestic violence


• I sold wristbands for NHS that said "Stop Domestic Violence." All the profit went to a local shelter for battered women called The Bridge.

• volunteered at library


• Every Tuesday I volunteer at the Pasadena Public Library unless I am unable to.

• library grand opening


• I was assigned as the door girl for the grand re-opening of the public library. I told patrons to come on in, and people that the library services were closed. I stood for three hours doing this.

• volunteer on 4th of July


• From 11-2 p.m. on the 4th of July for 2009, I volunteered at our local convention center. I handed out drinks to visitors.

• German Club Carwash


• I organized the German Club Car Wash, and volunteered for it. The object was to raise money for the German Club, as well as doing something nice and useful for the community.

• traveled in Paris


• I spend a week in Paris.

• Journalism Camp


• I attended a Journalism camp at Texas A&M in order to learn about editorial leadership and bond with my staff - and have fun!

• 2 Weeks in New York City


• My parents and I went to New York City (from July 28 to August 11th) and stayed in Queens, at the Pan-American Hotel. We visited a few dozen galleries, as well as the Met, The Chelsea Art Museum, and the MOMA.. One of my favorite visits was when we got to

• as a newspaper editor


• I designed the layout for the news and opinion pages of the school newspaper. I helped others edit their stories, and helped the new news editor layout her page.

• cowrote story


• A friend of mine was writing a story about a student making a zombie film that went on the front page. He was unable to find the right lead, so I helped him form the story's outline and ended up cowriting it with him.

• German Club


• EDIT: I was chosen as President by the sponsors of my school's German Club when the President quit German. I have organized a fundraiser (a car wash) to raise money, as well as organized and kept track of the voting for the German Club T-Shirts. I was ori

• Academic Decathlon


• I was elected president of Academic Decathlon from our class. The election was a surprise, and I was encouraged by my friends (we could also self-nominate) to run. I must set a good example as a team member, and attend the monthly Presidents' Meeting with