“A bright future lies before you.” Throughout my life, I have been told by various individuals who saw something in me that I did not originally see in myself. Every since elementary school, I had always worked hard to bring home straight A’s. It was not because my mom threatened to punish me if I did not, but to me, school was fun and interesting. I was excited about going to school every day and being able to come home and tell my mom what I had learned. At the elementary school level, I was unaware of the benefits associated with being successful academically, but once I entered middle school the rewards of being a great student were revealed to me. My educational career thus far has been an extremely successful one. I have always strove for the best and accomplished just that.
In middle school, I was enrolled in the honors courses that were available. The teachers noticed my work ethic and pushed me to work even harder. While in middle school, I never received a grade lower than an 89 on my report card. One of the most significant academic moments for me was when I was announced as the valedictorian of my middle school graduating class. Before this point, I had never really been notified of the significance of being the valedictorian. I had no preset intentions of being the valedictorian, but once I accomplished this goal at the middle school level, I begin to notice what others had seen in me from the tender age of five or six. I decided that I would work extremely hard throughout my high school educational year and earn the title of valedictorian.
I entered Frederick Douglass High school in 2005 as a shy reserved ninth grade student. Many people had told me that this transition would be one like no other, so I did not know what to expect. I came to the school in the magnet program, so I was enrolled in all honors courses. I knew that the workload would be difficult, but I was prepared and ready to take on the challenge. Upon completion of my ninth grade year, we had an assembly were our rankings in our class were announced. In the ninth grade, I was announced as the individual with the second highest GPA. Although I had worked hard throughout my first year in high school, I realized that I would have to work even harder to guarantee that I graduate in 2009 as the valedictorian of Frederick Douglass High School. From that point on, I did everything possible to ensure that my grades were of excellent quality. On May 26, 2009, I stood before family and friends of the Frederick Douglass Class of 2009 as the valedictorian.
My educational journey is one that I am extremely proud of. My mom has raised me single handedly for all eighteen years of my life, and everything that I do, I do with her in mind. I strive to succeed in school to make her proud and realize that her amazing efforts as a single parent paid off.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
**Clubs and Organizations at Howard University
Georgia Club
The Georgia Club at Howard University was founded in 1977 by Robert J. Holley II, Garland R. Hunt, and Michael D. Stinson. The Georgia Club is a student run organization that has brought students together from all areas of Georgia for fun and service. The Georgia Club is known as being one of the largest and most recognizable state clubs at Howard.
Campus Pals
Campus Pals is an organization at Howard University that was founded in 1946 by Samuel B. Ethridge. Mr. Ethridge and his friends at Howard would greet new Howard students as they arrived on campus and provide them with useful information regarding the campus. Campus Pals was recognized as a campus organization in 1947, and they begin to put on activities to unite the freshmen. The mission of the Campus Pals is to provide new students with opportunities to become acquainted with one another through fun events during “Freshman Week.”
Gentlemen of Drew Social Club
Gentlemen of Drew Social Club was created in 1982, to create a bond and alliance to combat the neighborhood violence within the community surrounding Howard University. The organization has evolved into an organization assisting men on the Campus of Howard University. This social club focuses on scholastic success, leadership, and serving the community.
Caribbean Students Organization
The Howard University Caribbean Students Association is one of the campuses largest and most diverse student organizations. The goal of this organization is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people in the Caribbean within the University and community. The club is open for everyone to join regardless of their descent, especially if those who are interested in learning about the Caribbean. In an effort to entertain and educate its members and the surrounding community, the Caribbean Students Association host parties and social events.
Circle K International
Circle K International is a service organization that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service. At Howard, the organization seeks to uphold Circle K’s mission to develop its members into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifetime commitment to serving the children of the world. The organization at Howard consists of over 100 members who participate in 10-15 community service projects each year.
The Georgia Club at Howard University was founded in 1977 by Robert J. Holley II, Garland R. Hunt, and Michael D. Stinson. The Georgia Club is a student run organization that has brought students together from all areas of Georgia for fun and service. The Georgia Club is known as being one of the largest and most recognizable state clubs at Howard.
Campus Pals
Campus Pals is an organization at Howard University that was founded in 1946 by Samuel B. Ethridge. Mr. Ethridge and his friends at Howard would greet new Howard students as they arrived on campus and provide them with useful information regarding the campus. Campus Pals was recognized as a campus organization in 1947, and they begin to put on activities to unite the freshmen. The mission of the Campus Pals is to provide new students with opportunities to become acquainted with one another through fun events during “Freshman Week.”
Gentlemen of Drew Social Club
Gentlemen of Drew Social Club was created in 1982, to create a bond and alliance to combat the neighborhood violence within the community surrounding Howard University. The organization has evolved into an organization assisting men on the Campus of Howard University. This social club focuses on scholastic success, leadership, and serving the community.
Caribbean Students Organization
The Howard University Caribbean Students Association is one of the campuses largest and most diverse student organizations. The goal of this organization is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people in the Caribbean within the University and community. The club is open for everyone to join regardless of their descent, especially if those who are interested in learning about the Caribbean. In an effort to entertain and educate its members and the surrounding community, the Caribbean Students Association host parties and social events.
Circle K International
Circle K International is a service organization that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service. At Howard, the organization seeks to uphold Circle K’s mission to develop its members into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifetime commitment to serving the children of the world. The organization at Howard consists of over 100 members who participate in 10-15 community service projects each year.
**My Resume
Rodneysha Brown
2455 4th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20059
678-235-1045
astrocheer09@yahoo.com
Profile:
An intelligent, hard-working, and determined freshman college student seeking to become a member of the Ladies of the Quad Social Club.
Education:
Frederick Douglass High School Atlanta, GA Graduation Year: May 2009
Howard University Washington, DC Graduation Year: 2013
Extracurricular Activities:
Junior Varsity Cheerleading 2005-2006
Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 2006-Present
Varsity Football Cheerleading 2006-Present
3-D All Star Cheerleading 2005-2007
Bison Cheerleader 2009-Present
Clubs and Organizations:
Junior Honor Society 2005-2006
National Honor Society 2006-2009
National Beta Club 2005-2009
National Honor Roll 2006-2009
Muh Alpha Theta 2007-2009
Top Ten Percent of Class 2005-2009
Dual Enrollment 2007-2008
(MS)² Summer 2007, 2007, and 2008
National Honor Convocation Summer 2008
FBLA 2007-2008
12th Grade Secretary 2008-2009
Miss Frederick Douglass 2008-2009
Valedictorian 2006-2009
Work Experience:
February 2007-April 2008, Courtesy Clerk
Kroger Company
Bag groceries and assist customers with any of their needs.
February 2008-May 2009, Cashier
Chick-fil-A
May 2009-July 2009, Intern
City Hall of Atlanta
Volunteer Work:
Toy Drive December 2006 and 2007
Mentor at F.L Stanton Elementary August 2008-May 2009
Boy Scouts of America June 2006 and 2007
References:
Available upon request
2455 4th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20059
678-235-1045
astrocheer09@yahoo.com
Profile:
An intelligent, hard-working, and determined freshman college student seeking to become a member of the Ladies of the Quad Social Club.
Education:
Frederick Douglass High School Atlanta, GA Graduation Year: May 2009
Howard University Washington, DC Graduation Year: 2013
Extracurricular Activities:
Junior Varsity Cheerleading 2005-2006
Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 2006-Present
Varsity Football Cheerleading 2006-Present
3-D All Star Cheerleading 2005-2007
Bison Cheerleader 2009-Present
Clubs and Organizations:
Junior Honor Society 2005-2006
National Honor Society 2006-2009
National Beta Club 2005-2009
National Honor Roll 2006-2009
Muh Alpha Theta 2007-2009
Top Ten Percent of Class 2005-2009
Dual Enrollment 2007-2008
(MS)² Summer 2007, 2007, and 2008
National Honor Convocation Summer 2008
FBLA 2007-2008
12th Grade Secretary 2008-2009
Miss Frederick Douglass 2008-2009
Valedictorian 2006-2009
Work Experience:
February 2007-April 2008, Courtesy Clerk
Kroger Company
Bag groceries and assist customers with any of their needs.
February 2008-May 2009, Cashier
Chick-fil-A
May 2009-July 2009, Intern
City Hall of Atlanta
Volunteer Work:
Toy Drive December 2006 and 2007
Mentor at F.L Stanton Elementary August 2008-May 2009
Boy Scouts of America June 2006 and 2007
References:
Available upon request
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