Patrick
“With its wide range of activities that supports all students, and teachers who have a genuine interest and trust in their students, Shawnee has given me the confidence to make my voice heard in and out of the classroom. More importantly, Shawnee has taught me to never be afraid to grow and learn from my mistakes, and has provided numerous unique opportunities which helped me discover my passion for the performing arts and a career in STEM.”
Activities: Fall Musical (Little Shop of Horrors), Winter Musicals (Fiddler on the Roof, Singin' in the Rain, Anything Goes, Newsies), Fall Play (Clue!), Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Spring Track and Field Team, Shawnee Singers, Environmental Club, Student Artists for Generational Exchange (S.A.G.E.) Club, Spanish Club, Knowledge Bowl, Model United Nations, Shawnee Leadership Academy
Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, Shawnee Music Honor Society, New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish, Global Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish, 2025 RISER (Research Immersion in Biomedical Science and Engineering at Rowan) Scholar, Math Laureate Award, Perfect 4.0 GPA, Perfect 6.0 GPA, Science Laureate Award, Shawnee Music March 2025 Student of the Month, All-South Jersey Jazz Band, All-South Jersey Symphonic Band, 2025 Burlington County Academic Tournament Champion, 2025 Allentown Academic Tournament Champion, Shawnee Upstander, K. Kiki Konstantinos Foundation Scholarship
Community Service: I have volunteered as a buddy and a coach for the Challenger Baseball Division of the Mt. Laurel Youth Association for the past 5 years, where I work with special needs children ages 5-17 and teach them sportsmanship, community building, and the basics of how to play baseball. I also serve as a peer tutor and volunteer at fundraisers for the Arts programs at Shawnee throughout the year.
Post-Secondary Education: Duquesne University
Major: Genetics or Biology
Career Aspirations: I wish to pursue a career in genetic research, focusing on finding solutions to and deepening our understanding of human genetic diseases.