Bela

“High school has prepared me for success by helping me build responsibility, time management, and problem-solving skills. I also learned how to communicate with teachers, work with classmates, and handle challenges without giving up. These experiences helped me become more confident, independent, and ready for the responsibilities I will face in college and in my future career."

Activities: Winter Track and Field Team, Spring Track and Field Team, Cooking for a Cause Club, Student Council, Live Like Casey, Leadership Academy, The Pink Foundation

Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, April 2025 Student of the Month, Renegade Math and Science Award, AP Chemistry Academic Award, Shawnee Upstander, K. Kiki Konstantinos Foundation Scholarship, AP Scholar with Honor, Math Laureate Award, Science Laureate Award, Perfect 4.0 GPA, Perfect 6.0 GPA, Straight As for All Four Years

Community Service: Locally, I have helped coach the MYAA Track and Field Program for the last 4 years. I have also helped out at various Shawnee events like Jump Start, Freshman Orientation, the musicals, and the blood drives. Outside of school, I work closely with a non-profit organization called The Pink Foundation which raises money to house and raise abandoned girls in India. I have also worked with the Medford Rotary to host fundraising events for The Pink Foundation. 

Post-Secondary Education: University of Maryland

Major: Biology (Pre-dental)

Career Aspirations: I am planning to attend dental school after undergraduate and I hope to become a dentist.