Awards
Throughout my education, I've won several awards that span multiple fields, including music, writing, and photography.
Academics
Honor Roll, Centerburg High School | 2019-present
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Placed in the top 10% of my class throughout middle and high school in a class of ~80 students, while taking advanced classes and college credit classes through North Central State College.
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Recieved academic "letter" and five academic "pins."
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Scholarships
Envision Program Alumni, Pennsylvania State University | 2021
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STEM summer program focused on robotics, forensic science, and medicine.
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Required a nomination on my behalf from teachers in my high school.
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Dr. Sandra Mathias Legacy Award, Columbus Children's Choir | 2025
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Covered half of the tuition for my final year in the New World Singers choir, the highest division of the CCC.
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Submitted essay chosen from pool of 40 participants; emphasized my role as a leader and team member in the group.
Writing
Law of Life Essay Competition, Better Business Bureau | 2022
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Placed 3rd in the 8th grade category; competition was open to all Central Ohio middle schoolers.
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Submitted essay "focuse[d] on a law of life of the student's choosing," with my essay showcasing the principle "to do good but say nothing," referencing the AIDS crisis and the Skilled Veterans Corp in Japan.
Music
New World Singers, Columbus Children's Choir | 2022-present
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2025 Gold Metal Winner; Musica Orbis Prague Festival
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2025 First Place Winner; Bratislava Music Festival (Youth Division)
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2024 Grand Prize Winner; International Youth Music Competition
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2023 Grand Prize Winner; International Youth Music Competition
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2023 Diamond Prize Winner; International Royal Music Competition
Section Leader, Centerburg High School Trojan Pride Marching Band | 2024-present
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Elected by the front ensemble section and members of the school faculty to act as the lead instructor for my instrument section; I was responsible for teaching new music, guiding and engaging young students, repairing instruments, and performing in pregames, halftime shows, and concerts.
Knox County Photo Contest, Kenyon College BFEC | 2019
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Third place, Children's Jury Division
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Honorable mention, Children's Jury Division
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Second Place, People's Choice Awards
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Third Place, People's Choice Awards
Knox County Photo Contest, Kenyon College BFEC | 2017
Knox County Photo Contest, Kenyon College BFEC | 2018
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First Place, Children's Jury Division
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Honorable mention, People's Choice Awards
Knox County Photo Contest, Kenyon College BFEC | 2016
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Third place, Children's Jury Division
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Honorable mention, Children's Jury Division
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Second Place, People's Choice Awards
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Honorable mention, People's Choice Awards
Knox County Photo Contest, Kenyon College BFEC | 2015
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Second place, Children's Jury Division
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Honorable mention, People's Choice Awards