• Principal Trumpet, Symphonic Band.


• I have been playing trumpet since 5th grade, and I have grown terribly attached to it over the years. In middle school, I did both regular and Jazz Band on the trumpet, and now I act as the principal trumpet player in the symphonic band. I have particip

• International Thespian Society.


• I have participated in all aspects of theater - I was the light manager for "The Miracle Worker," on the set construction team for "Cinderella", Officer Brophy in "Arsenic and Old Lace," Audrey/Ronette in "Little Shop of Horrors," Aunt Eller in "Oklahoma!

• Member of the National Honor Society.


• By participating in this organization, I have had opportunities to support our community through things like the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, The Philomath Community Talent Show, Graduation, and cleanup of the school grounds.

• Link Crew.


• Link Crew is an organization that helps incoming freshmen become more comfortable in a high school setting. The first day of school is specifically designed for them - only freshmen, link crew leaders (all upperclassmen), teachers, and administration are

• Trombone, Jazz Band.


• After some years of playing the trumpet in Jazz Band, I started this year with playing the trombone in Jazz Band. The trombone is in a different key and clef than that of the trumpet, and I have caught on rather quickly. Since my humble beginnings the f

• Pianist, Accompanist.


• I have acted as the main youth accompanist not only in my high school, but also in my church and school district. I have accompanied the elementary, middle, and high school choirs on various occasions, along with acting as main pianist at church on Sunda

• Individual Voice, Church Choir, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir.


• I have been in my school's choir since Junior year, though I have sung in school choirs throughout my schooling. I act as lead 1st soprano in my church and school choirs. I also have had much practice at singing as a solo voice - I have taken voice les

• Amnesty International


• Amnesty International is a group that focuses, mainly, on Human Rights Issues both in our community and around the world today. I write letters to various organizations to promote human rights and try to raise awareness of various issues in my community.

• Member of the National Honor Society.


• By participating in this organization, I have had opportunities to support our community through things like the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, The Philomath Community Talent Show, Graduation, and cleanup.

• Link Crew Member.


• Link Crew is a program that allows upperclassmen to usher freshmen throughout their first high school experiences. Link Crew Members organize special activities of the first day of school.

• Tutoring Club.


• A group of 10 students offered their services for the second and third trimesters at Philomath High School to students extra help in school work. I was a tutor in English, Math, and World History.

• Manager of Publicity and Sales, Stage Manager, House Manager


• For my High School's production of High School Musical, I was manager of sales and publicity, house manager, and stage manager for the show.

• Visit the elderly at retirement homes.


• I enjoy volunteering at the Stoneybrook Assisted living center. I participate in their annual Easter Egg Hunt, sing and play piano music (especially around holidays), and simply visit the elderly.

• Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano performance for Philomath School District


• I have, over the past few years, played piano for the Middle School Choir, Trombone for the Elementary School Choir, and Trumpet for both choirs.

• Summer exchange to Hamburg, Germany.


• I participated in a summer exchange through the German-American Partnership Program. I spent three weeks with a host family in Hamburg, Germany going to school, visiting the local landmarks, and experiencing the German culture through art, music, food, ch

• Saturday Academey's Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering.


• I worked on a project at the Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering Lab at Oregon State University to develop new gel biomaterials for the potential replacement of ruptured spinal discs. I worked with organic cross-linking, analyzed their fl

• Philomath High School Music Department.


• I am a member of the Band council. I also help lead weekly sectionals for brass instruments (french horn, trombone, euphonium, trumpet, tuba) and choir (soprano, alto,tenor, base). I am the pianist for my choir, and I am also the lead soprano in the con

• Link Crew.


• Link Crew is an organization that helps incoming freshmen become more comfortable in a high school setting. The first day of school is specifically designed for them - only freshmen, link crew leaders (all upperclassmen), teachers, and administration are

• Member of the National Honor Society.


• By participating in this organization, I have had opportunities to support our community through things like the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, The Philomath Community Talent Show, Graduation, and cleanup. While some might say that I am only a member, I am a l

• The Local Chapter of the International Honors Society.


• I have participated in all aspects of theater - I was the light manager for "The Miracle Worker," Officer Brophy in "Arsenic and Old Lace," Audrey/Ronette in "Little Shop of Horrors," and stage, house, publicity, and sales manager for "High School Musical

• Music Department Cabinent


• I was elected to be President of the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Choir, each presidency being elected at different times. I am the first student at my school to ever be President of all three groups. It is my job to ensure that we regularly

• Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir


• I was elected by my peers to be both Band and Choir President for the 2008-09 school year. My responsibilities include coordinating Pep Band/ Marching Band, sending out reminders about upcoming events, encouraging participation in All-State and All-North