Sara Zavorka
Follow messageBandera High School Class of 2010
PIPE CREEK, TX
I am Me.
Hey, I'm Sara Z., a very active 21 year old. I have a vast arrray of interests and hobbies. I currently attend Stephen F. Austin State University, and am a Sophomore studying Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, with a Specialty/Minor in English. I am involved in Talking Hands (ASL Club), the Honors Program, Founder/President of our on-campus ATPE Program, and music. I play the Trumpet in the Lumberjack Marching Band, and am an Active member of the Co-ed National Honorary Music Service Fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi. I am also greatly involved in my local Church group. I partake in a variety of activities that keep me very busy, but I love every moment of it! Some of these interests include having leadership roles when holding office in clubs, drawing cartoons, writing, playing the trumpet, and just overall expanding my knowledge in life. I play for our Pep Band and write for the School Newspaper.
Hey, I'm Sara Z., a very active 21 year old. I have a vast arrray of interests and hobbies. I currently attend Stephen F. Austin State University, and am a Sophomore studying Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, with a Specialty/Minor in English. I am involved in Talking Hands (ASL Club), the Honors Program, Founder/President of our on-campus ATPE Program, and music. I play the Trumpet in the Lumberjack Marching Band, and am an Active member of the Co-ed National Honorary Music Service Fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi. I am also greatly involved in my local Church group. I partake in a variety of activities that keep me very busy, but I love every moment of it! Some of these interests include having leadership roles when holding office in clubs, drawing cartoons, writing, playing the trumpet, and just overall expanding my knowledge in life. I play for our Pep Band and write for the School Newspaper.
Extracurricular
- Trumpeting
- I've been an active participant in Band since offered in the 6th grade. Also, since 8th grade (also first time offered), I've been in Jazz Band. I enjoy Concert Band, but love Jazz and Marching Band. I love Band immensely, and hope to continue sticking wi
- Cartooning
- I love drawing, especially cartoons. I've acquired the artistic abilities from previous generations of my family, and have learned from my dad on how to draw cartoon people. I've added my own style, and have created MANY cartoon characters, and comic stri
- Duct-Tape Crafting
- This is a really random hobby I just recently started, but have come to enjoy immensely. I've made many Duct-Tape Wallets, a Duct-Tape book cover, and even a Duct-Tape skirt. I love the vastness of things you can construct with Duct-Tape and even hope to
- Writing
- I enjoy writing. I love making stories/writing essays for school, and for simple pleasure. I'd like to publish a story in the future.
- Poetry
- I published my first poem on-line at the mere age of 8, written solo. Since then, I have been writing much poetry, and hope to continue, and possibly even publish a book of poems. I love sharing my work with friends and classmates, and a majority of the t
- Random Artwork
- Since a young child. I have been gathering "junk" for a colossal art project I would one day construct. Though that hasn't happened yet, I still continue collecting bits of random objects and construct works of art. I have no 'one', true style of art.
- Raising Animals
- I've been active in 4-H since the 3rd grade, raising rabbits. My family's livestock surplus has increased lately over the past few years. We started with a dog, and a cat, then rabbits. Now we own: a dog, 2 cats, 30'ish rabbits, 2 hermit crabs, an albino
- Volunteered at local Library
- During two summers, I'd volunteer at my local library, shelving and scanning books, as well as other various tasks.
- Cleaned up highway litter
- Our elementary Student Council club cleaned up highways several times throughout the years.
- Cleaned up Park/School
- Upon returning to school from StuCo field trips, we'd help the community by cleaning up around our school, and the local city park.
- Nursing Home Work
- My county club visited the Nursing Home several times; sometimes with sugar-free food for the residents, or just to decorate their doors for the holidays.
- Sang Carols
- With the FFA Club, we'd gather in a trailer on cold nights and sing Christmas carols around town.
- Played Carols
- Several times, parts of the band have gone around our town playing Christmas carols.
- Volunteered at local Library
- During two summers, I'd volunteer at my local library, shelving and scanning books, as well as other various tasks.
- Cleaned up highway litter
- Our elementary Student Council club cleaned up highways several times throughout the years.
- Cleaned up Park/School
- Upon returning to school from StuCo field trips, we'd help the community by cleaning up around our school, and the local city park.
- Nursing Home Work
- My county club visited the Nursing Home several times; sometimes with sugar-free food for the residents, or just to decorate their doors for the holidays.
- Sang Carols
- With the FFA Club, we'd gather in a trailer on cold nights and sing Christmas carols around town.
- Played Carols
- Several times, parts of the band have gone around our town playing Christmas carols.
- Salvation Army instrumentalist
- Three years ago, I was the bell ringer for the Salvation Army during Christmas, for two years total. Last year, I played my trumpet while collecting money for the Salvation Army.
- Performed in NAMISS Pageant
- I was a participant of the National American Miss Pageant for the past three years, building confidence and gaining new knowledge in various fields of life.
- Teen Leader
- I was a volunteerTeen Leader for the Spectra 4-H group. During the course of three days, we immersed ourselves in a career field and gained much knowledge.
- 4-H Club
- With the exception of my first year in 4-H, at grade 3, I have held a leadership position of some type at least once for every year so far, and plan on continuing throughout my 4-H career.
- District 4-H Club
- I also partake in holding positions within my district/county as well, and thoroughly enjoy all it has to offer.
- Region/Area Jazz
- I recently made both Region, and Area with my Jazz Band Trumpet playing.
- Art Club
- I was a very dedicated participant to the Art Club when it first began in our Elementary School. I was in 5th grade.
- FFA Club
- Since 8th grade, I have been active in my school's FFA program.
- Girl Scouts
- I was active in Girl Scouts until about the 7th grade.
- Student Council
- I have been in the Student Council Organization for as long as I can remember.
- Class Officer
- I was Freshman Class Secretary, and now am a Chairman/Representative. I hope to become Class President soon.
- NJHS
- I was honored with taking on the task of being Secretary for my school's NJHS group in 8th grade. I love partaking in leadership activities a lot. I get the chance to make numerous friends who share common interests, and earn leadership roles along the wa
- Square Dancing
- At first, I had cringed when my mom announced Square Dancing. To my surprise, I came to love it, and was even my club's first secretary. It's a constant struggle gaining the participation of other students, but I will continue the unique style of folk-dan
Experience
- Food Server
- We have a family friend who was hosting a wedding, and asked my mom and I to help serve food.
- Substitute Trumpeter
- SFASU School of Music (Other)
- 2011 to Now
- Played at Basketball games/support.
- Contributing Writer
- SFASU newspaper The Pine Log (Media-Journalism-Newspaper)
- 2012 to Now
- I write for my school newspaper
Honors & Awards
98 1202 Nominated for NHS
Specialties & Skills
I was just recently nominated for the National Honor Society.
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
March 30, 2012
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
October 30
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Religious:
Church of Christ
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Military:
No Affiliation
Background
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Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
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Heritage:
Czech // German // Irish // Scottish
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Citizenship:
US Citizen
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Fluent Language:
American Sign Language // English
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Hometown:
PIPE CREEK
Interests
- Education
- Religion
- Journalism & Communication
- Music
- Photography
Favorites
- Movies:
Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction.
- TV Shows:
I love SciFi channels, and of course, Cartoons!
- Music:
Rock, Christian, Christian Rock, some Country, some of the Popular top songs, some Classical, some Jazz, etc.
- Websites:
I enjoy Facebook so that I may stay in touch with my friends. I'm also starting to like Zinch.com and FastWeb.com because of the opportunities I am receiving for scholarships.
- Quotes:
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." -Douglas Noel Adams
- Books:
I don't have a favorite book, but more so favorite genres. I love adventure books, SciFi, comical, and Fantasy the best.












