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2007
OAKCREST HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES
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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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