Hi! I am Lara, a female from New York. Chance Me and see if I can get into OSU aka my dream school
GPA: Weighted 3.7
SAT: Reading 580 Math 540
Extra Curriculars and Community Service
Honors and Academic Achievements
Honor Roll (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
AP Scholar
National Honors Society (Grades 11 and 12)
Spanish Honors Society (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
National English Honors Society (Grades 11 and 12)
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honors Society (Grades 11 and 12)
International Thespian Honors Society (Grades 10, 11, 12)
Tri-M Honors Society (Grade 12)
Seal of Biliteracy (Grade 12)
Extra Curricular Activities
The On Tour Company- School Theater Program (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Newspaper “Hoofbeats” (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12)
Relay For Life (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Express Yourself- Student group dedicated to help children in the special education program find their passion for performing on stage (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Vocal Lessons (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Cultural Arts Playhouse- Theater company (Grades 9 and 10)
Student Government (Grade 12)
Awards and Certificates
1st Place Spanish Essay Contest in District (Grade 10)
NYSSMA Festival (Grade 10)
Teen Ink Publication (Grade 11)
Teen Ink Editor’s Choice Award (Grade 11)- “13 Reasons Why” Netflix Review Article
Work Experience
Work Program- (Summer going into Grade 10)
In camp, Work Program is an extremely select program of twenty fifteen-old years that combines the best parts of being a camper with a chance to experience some of the responsibilities and benefits of being staff for four hours each day. I was able to try out various camp jobs such as being a parent helper, a counselor aide for the youngest female unit, a drama “specialist”, and working in the office. Being a parent helper and a counselor aide I was able to interact with the children and engage in activity with them. As a drama “specialist” I was able to help the director prepare for the show by giving him notes and by giving the actors advice on what they could improve on. In the office, I printed emails, sorted the mail, and distributed mail to all of the units.
Parent Helper (Summer going into Grade 11)- I worked with five children over the course of 9 weeks ranging from infancy to five years old. Three of the children were diagnosed with autism two of them were twins at three years old and the other was five.
Counselor Aide (Summer going into Grade 12)
I worked with 48 girls for the month of July and 32 girls in the month of August all ranging from ages six to ten.
Babysitter- (Grades 10, 11, and 12) I worked in multiple homes in Merrick area as well as at Temple Israel during the High Holy days. I also babysat on my off hours during sleepaway camp the same year I was a Parent Helper.
Leadership Roles
Staff Writer of Newspaper “Hoofbeats” (Grades 9, 10, and 11)
Editor-In Chief of Newspaper “Hoofbeats” (Grade 12)
Vice President of National English Honors Society (Grade 12)
First Vice President of Social Studies Honors Society (Grades 11 and 12)
Treasurer of Student Government (Grade 12)
Activities Chair of Bellmore-Merrick Relay for Life (Grade 12)
Responsible for organizing all of the activities planned throughout the whole event
Secretary of Relay For Life team “A Cup For a Cure” (Grade 12)
Junior Captain of Surprise Lake Camp Olympics (Summer of going into Grade 12)
Responsible for the overall coordination of the event and makes sure that each camper is able to participate and also boosts morale to keep the campers energized.
Assistant Director of Surprise Lake Camp Productions (Summer of Grade 11 and 12)
I volunteer on my off hours to assist in casting the productions as well as the development of show including blocking of scenes, teaching music, and even choreographing. I get to work with the kids and try to explore their musical talent within a two-week time frame while keeping the morale up and boosting their confidence on the stage. I have done four productions so far, two per summer. 2016 was “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Shrek: The Musical”. 2017 it was “Alice in Wonderland” and “Free to be You and Me.”
Drama Club Leadership Roles
Assistant Stage Manager of “The American Clock” (Grade 9)
Assistant Stage Manager of “On The Town” (Grade 11)
Stage Manager of “Merry Wives of Windsor” (Grade 12)
Costumes Crew Member (Grade 9)
Costumes Wardrobe Manager (Grades 10 and 11)
Costumes Crew Assistant Crew Chief (Grade 11)
Volunteer Work
Junior Volunteer at South Nassau Communities Hospital (Grades 11 and 12)- mostly work in the pediatrics section but I also do clerical work as well as answering phone calls whenever needed.
Sandwich-A-Thon- Ever since 2007 for my 10th birthday I ran a Sandwich A Thon at my house for my birthday instead of receiving birthday presents I would ask for sandwich ingredients and for my friends to come to my house and make sandwiches that we would donate to various homeless shelters in the local area. It continues even until now.
Can Food Drive- Starting in 2013 I ran a can food drive in my house for Thanksgiving, collecting non-perishable food items and can goods from friends and donate them to those in need for the holidays
Camp Volunteer Day- For many years I have gone up to my Sleepaway camp during the off-season and volunteered to make camp a better place. For three years I raked leaves in all of the different living units, I have also done some filing work, set up fire pits, planted flowers around the main building, and even painted buses blue
Purim Carnival- (Grade 9 and 10) Ran various booths at Temple Purim Carnival
The Book Fairies- (Grade 10) Sorted and Distributed books that were shipped to many areas of the world that are in need of them.
Content Creator (The Odyssey)- (Grade 11) I was a writer for a blog called the Odyssey where I was able to publish my articles.
Content Creator (Teen Ink)- (Grades 11 and 12) I am a writer for Teen Ink, I submit pieces about many topics mainly entertainment reviews of tv shows, movies, and Broadway shows. I also was chosen for an editor’s choice award for my review on the controversial Netflix show “13 Reasons Why”