James Johnston's student profile

James Johnston

SUNY College Oneonta Class of 2013

EATON, NY

www.zinch.com/james-johnston-5

My name's Jimmy. I go to Morrisville-Eaton High School. It's a small school in Central NY, but I like it. I have a lot of leadership background, and I run my own DJ business. Through all of this, I realized that I would like to work in the music industry. I'm excited for college, but at the same time, I know I will miss high school. I'm not 100% sure about what I want to do for a career, but I know I want to do something with music and business, so Music Industry seems to fit pretty well.

Extracurricular

Varsity Soccer Team (modified in 9th)

I have played soccer since 1st grade. I was the captain of the modified soccer team in 9th grade (my school did not have a JV team that year) and I was captain of the Varsity soccer team in 12th grade.

Varsity Swim Team

Being that my school does not have a swim team, I swim for Sherburne-Earlville High School.

Varsity Tennis Team

I have been on the tennis team since 7th grade.

President of Class

Being president of my class is one of my favorite activities because I love event planning, and I like organizing fund-rasiers,

Student-Leadership Council

In 10th I was the Public Relations officer. In 11th I was the Vice-President. Now in 12th I reside as the President. We do many service projects in Student-Leadership Council. Every year we run the thanksgiving food drive. In the past we've planted trees

I am a member of the National Honors Society.

Band

I have played saxophone since 4th grade. I now play baritone saxophone. I am a member of the band, the marching band, the jazz band, and the pit band for our school musicals.

Tri-M

I am a member of the Tri-M music honors society.

SPCA

I volunteered at the SPCA last year cleaning the place and feeding the animals.

Student-Leadership Council

I was the Public Relations officer in 10th grade, the Vice-President in 11th grade, and the President in 12th grade. I enjoy doing many activities with the Student-Leadership Council. We host events as well as community service projects.

Reality Check

Reality Check is the state-wide youth movement against the marketing practices of the tobacco industry. I have had so many great experiences with Reality Check. I have organized many events, trained new members, presented to many town/village/school board

HOBY NY Central

I attended the HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) seminar in 2008 as an ambassador. I went back in 2009 on the staff as a Junior Facilitator. HOBY was a great experience for me and I plan to continue joining the staff each year so I can give back to the

Experience

Pool Aid, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor
Morrisville-Eaton-Smithfield Youth Commission Swim Program
2006 to 2008
I worked at the Morrisville swim program for 3 summers. In 2006 I was a pool aid (no certification required). In 2007 I was a Lifeguard (Red Cross certification), and in 2008 I was a Water Safety Instructor (Red Cross certification). Due to unfortunate ci

Water Safety Instructor
Village of Hamilton Recreation Swim Program
2009 to 2009
In the summer of 2009 I worked at the Hamilton swim program, having a similar job to the one I had in Morrisville. I also coached the Hamilton youth swim team.

Education

High School

Morrisville Eaton Middle High School

College

SUNY College Oneonta
to 2013

Honors & Awards

President's Volunteer Service GOLD Award for completing over 250 community service hours during my junior year of high school.

Specialties & Skills

Received through HOBY, the award is for getting over 250 community service hours in 1 school year (my junior year).

Info

Basic

Last Update:
November 6, 2010
Birthday:
February 10
Religious:
Catholic

Background

Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
Heritage:
Irish
Fluent Language:
English
Hometown:
EATON

Interests

Performing Arts
Visual Arts & Design

Favorites

Movies:
Up!
TV Shows:
Conan
Music:
Mostly top 40 and dance music. "If the beat is right, they'll dance all night!"
Websites:
Facebook (for socializing), DJForums.com (where I get lots of help from more experienced DJs) and my newest favorite, Zinch! (because it's such a useful website for finding scholarships and getting in touch with colleges!)
Quotes:
"Do something today that the world may talk of hereafter." -Admiral Collingwood
Books:
There's a certain series about a vampire love story that I may or may not have read...