Jane Smith Activities Resume City High School DOB 9/20/1994

National Honor Society

(11,12)

o Admission is dependant on GPA, extracurricular involvement and teacher recommendations. o I was admitted in my junior year and continue to be involved in my senior year. o As a member of NHS, I help organize the yearly blood drive, a Christmas toy drive, and the Special Friends Prom for disabled adults at the Friendship House. o In my senior year I was elected as the Community Service Chair of NHS. In this role I will organize monthly service opportunities for NHS members. In addition to regular NHS meetings, I will also serve on the Executive Board and will attend Exec. Committee meetings each week. o Hours of service completed: 5

Summer Service Team Leader

(10,11,12)

o Service group through my church o Assist with Meals on Wheels, park and neighborhood cleanup and the local Food Bank o Lead a small group of ten on our weekly service endeavors o 6 weeks throughout the summer, for a total of 15 hours

Theater

(9,10,11,12)

o I have been involved with the theater program at my high school since my freshman year. o Set design, lighting, ticket office, usher, chorus member (on-going throughout the four years) o When a play is in production, we have rehearsal/meetings every day after school for at least two months prior to opening night. This includes weekend work as well. o Assistant Director of Fall Musical, My Fair Lady

Hospital Volunteer
o o o o o Summer volunteer position for which I had to apply and be selected Assisted with menu distribution and taking meals to patients I also helped at the Information desk by welcoming and greeting guests. Delivered flowers and reading materials 100 hours of volunteering

(11,12)

Link Crew

(11,12)

o Assist with the transition from junior high to high school for incoming freshmen o In my senior year I will be a Link Leader and will work with a group of 10 incoming students. I will organize weekly meetings to assist them through mentoring and social activities. o As a leader, I not only lead my incoming students but I also lead other members of Link Crew in our activities. o Number of hours: 20

School Ambassador

(11,12)

o Represent my high school within my community o Speak on behalf of my school at local high school nights for prospective students in the area o Help to organize and host our open house events where prospective students and their parents tour and hear about our school o Act as a tour guide as well as speak about my experiences within my high school during Open House events o Number of hours: 5

Yearbook
o o o o o

(11,12)

Yearbook Editor for senior year Plan and lead weekly meetings Write articles Oversee page layout As Editor, I worked with our faculty sponsor to oversee, plan, and attend week-long summer camp to develop the yearbooks theme and format.

Mission Trips to Mexico

(10,11)

o In the spring break of my sophomore and junior years, I traveled with members of my church youth group to Guaymas, Mexico. o Helped build homes and work with the community o I especially enjoyed working with the children. o Number of hours: 95

Lifeguard

(10,11,12)

o My primary duty is safety of the pool. o Secondary duties include testing pool chemicals, keeping the pool area clean and customer service. o Red Cross certified in lifeguard rescue skills, oxygen administration, CPR and First Aid o During the summer months, I typically work 25 hours per week at the pool.

Speech & Debate Team

o o o o o Selected as captain for the senior year Practice three times per week for two hours Participate in meets every Saturday Devoted many hours of research Help mentor younger members of the team

(9,10,11,12)

Junior Varsity Track Team

o Practiced every day for two hours o Participated in the 100 and 200 meter competitions weekly

(9,10)

St. Cecelias Vacation Bible School

o Read and taught 4th and 5th graders about the Bible o Supervised recess and organized games o Number of hours: 10

(9,10)

National Youth Leadership Forum-Medicine

(11)

o Spent 10 days at the University of Chicago learning about leadership and the medical field o Practiced suturing and triage situations o Listened to speakers, toured medical facilities and watched surgeries o Participated in group-led discussions Total Number of Volunteer Service Hours: 250