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2007 OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES

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Princeton University
 
University of
Pennsylvania
  MIT   Georgetown
University
  La Salle
University
                 
       
 Rutgers
University
   Stanford
University
  Rollins
College
  University of
Miami
  Seton Hall
University
   

Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Princeton University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Boston University (Full Academic Scholarship), University of Miami (Full Academic Scholarship)

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Operations research and financial engineering
I plan to attend law school and become a patent/intellectual
property rights lawyer.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Crew, Student Council (Vice President), Mock Trial (Lead Attorney), NHS, Peer Mediation, Tutoring, Class of 2007, Oakcrest Teen Center Frosh Mentor, NIAC, Freshman Class Rep '04, Sophomore Class Rep '05, Junior Class
Rep '06, and Senior Class '07.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Crew Team MVP 2006, US Rowing Scholastic Honor Roll Gold Level, AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Scholar, Most Likely to Succeed, Comcast Leader and Achiever, Boston University Trustee Scholar, Delegate to National Youth-to-Youth Conference, Sole delegate to Girls' State, Delegate to NJASC's LTC, University of Miami Singer Scholar, Atlantic County Rowing Association Scholarship,
Commerce Bank Dream American Dream Scholar, MBCA
Scholarship, NJ Bloustein Scholar, Princeton Cane Scholarship, UPenn Scholar, Columbia Scholar, and Joint 6-Year Engineering and Law Degree from University of Miami.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
AP Classes and Crew (varsity 8- 2007 County Champions).
        -2007 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Bronze Medalist.
        -2007 SRAA Nationals Silver Medalist.
       



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
University of Pennsylvania

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Cornell University, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University, Rutgers University, University of Vermont.

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Engineering and Mathematics.
I'm still undecided about my life goals.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society (NHS), Math Club, Science Club.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
National Merit Finalist, Boys' State 2006 Delegate, AIME Participant.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
The whole high school experience was memorable.



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Brown University, Johns Hopkins University (Biomedical Engineering Program), The College of New Jersey, Rutgers University, University of Delaware

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Chemical Engineering Applied Biological Sciences
Life Goals- Pharmaceutical Research and Development

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Crew, Mock Trial, Science Club, Math Club, National Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity, Academic Team

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Phil and Jennifer Satre Scholarship for Harrah's Employees, Academic team (won Gateway Toyola Academic Competition at Monsignor Donovan High School), AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Scholar, New Jersey Bloustein Scholar

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Freshman and Sophomore Year Crew Seasons



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Georgetown University-School of Foreign Service

What other colleges were you accepted to?
George Washington University, American University, New York University, Boston University, Fordham University, Gettysburg College

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- International Politics, International Attorney

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Band, French Club, Latin Club, NHS, STAND, NIAC

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
NMSQT Commendee, AP Scholar with Distinction, Varsity Scholar, Most Likely to Succeed, Most Musical, Polish-American Association of SJ Scholarship, Outstanding Freshman- OHS Band,, Outstanding Sophomore- OHS Band, Outstanding Junior- OHS Band.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
AP classes and Band Competitions/Performances/Trips



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
La Salle University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
The University of Chicago, American University, The Catholic University of America, Marietta College, Dickenson College, and Washington College.

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Law
My life goal is to become a United States Senator.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Varsity Soccer (captain), Varsity Softball (captain), Latin Club (president), Habitat for Humanity, Social Studies Club, and Powder Puff.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Full Tuition Scholarship at La Salle University, AP Scholar with Honors, named Commended Student by National Merit Scholarship Program, and New Jersey Bloustein Scholar

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Soccer '06, Softball '07.



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Rutgers University- School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Virginia Tech, Pepperdine University, James Madison University, Penn State, Rutgers University, Florida State University, University of Maryland, Liberty University.

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Dietetics or Sports Medicine
 I would like to target nutrition concerns with young children so they grow learning healthy habits and in turn raise their children eating foods that benefit their bodies.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
4 years Varsity Track, 4 years Varsity Cross Country,
2 years Varsity Winter Track, 1 year Varsity Swimming,
1 year J.V. Volleyball, National Honor Society, Girls' Athletic Association, Student Council, Fully United for the Lord
Youth Group, Freshmen Mentor, National Youth Leadership

Forum on Medicine, Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Conference, National Junior Honor Society

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
First Team Cape Atlantic League All Star, All South Jersey Team, Most Courageous Athlete (Woodbury Relays), 2 Years Cross Country Captain, Track Captain 2007, Most Inspirational Award (Cross Country) Athlete of the Week, President's Educational Award, High Honor Roll, Athletic Scholarship for Rutgers University, Varsity Scholar Award, Captain's Award in Cross Country & Track, Community Service Award 2006, Division Volunteer Service Award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference in June 2006.
Running at the Meet of Champions for Cross Country in 2006.
Florida Trip to Disney in 2005.



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Stanford University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Williams College, Amherst College, University of Rochester, Boston University, Trinity College, Rutgers University, TCNJ, Johns Hopkins University, Drexel University.

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Computer Engineering.
I plan to major in Computer Engineering and to eventually become a patent lawyer. In at least thirty years, I would like to have my Ph.D. and become a professor.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Academic Team, Mock Trial, National Honor Society (NHS), Crew, Math Club, Habitiat for Humanity.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
John Mcmallen Dean Scholorship (Cornell University) The Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Varsity Scholar.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
The memorable moments in AP Physics class.



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Rollins College (Winter Park, Florida)

What other colleges were you accepted to?
I only applied to Rollins College. I signed a Letter of Intent in November to play women's golf at Rollins. I was accepted Early Decision.

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Undecided
My life goal would be to play professional golf on the LPGA. If I don't make it to that level, I would like be a professional golf instructor.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Varsity Golf (4 years)- Captain Senior Year, Varsity Soccer ( 4 years)- Captain Senior Year, National Honor Society, Latin Club.

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Full Athletic Scholarship to Rollins for golf (over $170,000), 3 times NJSIAA All-State Selection (Golf), 1st Team CAL ( Soccer/Golf), All-Group 3 All-Star Team (Golf), MBCA (Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association) Scholarship Recipient, NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Powderpuff 06' (Beat Gami 17-15), AP Government with Mr. Hall sophomore year, Girls' Soccer 05', and 06'.



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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
University of Miami

What other colleges were you accepted to?
Northeastern University, Boston University, University of
Connecticut, Rutgers University, Clemson University and
Drexel University

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
Major- Neuroscience
I want to become a doctor specializing in Sports Medicine and work for a professional sports team.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Field Hockey, Crew, STAND, Science Club, Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society, and Teen Mentoring

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
High Honor Roll, Varsity Scholar, Edward J. Bloustein Award, University of Miami- University Scholarship, and Field Hockey Captain.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
Dancing in the rain at Six Flags.

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Where are you planning to attend college next year?
Seton Hall University

What other colleges were you accepted to?
University of Connecticut, St. Joseph's University, St. John's University, Fordham University

What are you planning on majoring in and what are your life goals?
I plan to major in Diplomacy and International Relations. After Seton Hall, I hope to go to law school and eventually become a lawyer.   It is my hope that I will be able to influence our generation while working for the United Nations.  After settling into a career, it is my dream to make a life for myself in Manhattan, N.Y.

What activities were you involved in during high school?
Soccer (3 years Varsity, 1year JV), Cheerleading ( 3 years Varsity, 1 year JV), Track and Field (4 years Varsity), Student Council, National Honor Society, Freshman Mentor

What awards, scholarships or special recognitions have you received?
Varsity Scholar, High Honor Roll, First Team All-CAL 4 x 400 Relay, Honorable Mention (Soccer/Track), 2 year Track and Field Captain, 1 year Soccer Captain, 1 year Cheerleading Captain, Rotary Youth Leadership Award. I received various amounts of scholarships from different Institutions for example: A University Scholarship from St. Joseph's University in th amount of $16, 000 per year.

What was your most memorable high school experience?
All of my four years at Oakcrest have been quite memorable. But the moment that sticks out most vividly in my mind is when I traveled to Dallas, Texas with the Cheerleading Squad. It was the most amazing experience, and I wouldn't trade all we accomplished for the world.



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