diff --git a/wright-application/essays/extracurriculars.tex b/wright-application/essays/extracurriculars.tex index 9d30983..fdb74cc 100644 --- a/wright-application/essays/extracurriculars.tex +++ b/wright-application/essays/extracurriculars.tex @@ -1,3 +1,32 @@ \begin{enumerate} - \item \textbf{First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics} — Co-Captain, Software Lead (9th-11th Grade): Founded and lead + \item \textbf{First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics} — Co-Captain, Software Lead (9th-11th Grade): Helped found and lead + community robotics team with fully custom robot design and software. Won multiple local awards for software and + hardware innovation, becoming regional and state finalist alliance team, and global top-30 for the autonomous section. + \item \textbf{Member of School Science Fair Club} (9th-11th Grade): Completed independent research projects in engineering + and computer science. 2x International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) finalist, and 3rd in Robotics and + Intelligent Machines at ISEF (\$1200 award). Won 1st in category at school, district, and regional science fairs competitions. + Awarded multiple special awards, including TI Best Computing Project and US Air Force Certificate of Recognition. + \item \textbf{Officer of School Science Fair Club} (10th, 11th Grade): President and Vice President of school's science fair + club, organizing meetings, mentoring new members, and leading outreach events for STEM awareness in local community. + Conducted + weekly lunch meetings to guide students through project ideation, research methods, and presentation skills. + \item \textbf{Speech and Debate} (9th-11th Grade): National (NSDA) and State quarterfinalist in Impromptu Speaking, and National + octofinalist in Extemporaneous Commentary. Won local and regional tournaments in Duo Acting and Extemporaneous + Speaking. Coded powerful timer utility and congress PO app for team use, with positive testimonials from state and national + competitors. + \item \textbf{Keyboardist for Local Band} (9th, 11th Grade): Performed as a self-taught keyboardist for a local band with popular ticketed shows and + over millions of views on YouTube. Revenue from performances donated to local charities, raising over 200K through various + platforms to support people in need of support for medical expenses. Volunteered over 100 hours for events, and + earned President's Volunteer Service Award Silver (9th Grade). + \item \textbf{Original Music Arrangement and Composition} (9th-11th Grade): Created original film music arrangements and compositions + using fully self-taught music production skills, keyboard, and bass guitar. Collaborated with local artists and renowned Tamil film + music composer to produce musical compositions and melodies. + \item \textbf{NHS Member} (10th-11th Grade): Volunteered through judging local Middle School Debate Tournaments, organizing + school-wide service events, and tutoring underclassmen in STEM subjects. Produced valuable educational resources (through + school's tutoring program) to help with Calculus and Chemistry understanding. + \item \textbf{NHS Technology Officer} (11th Grade): Technology Officer for largest NHS chapter worldwide, coding a React-based + full-stack web portal to streamline member management, event coordination, and service hour tracking. Hours are tracked through + accurate QR code scanning, saved into Firebase database for easy and secure access by officers and members. + + \end{enumerate} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/wright-application/main.pdf b/wright-application/main.pdf index 020517a..df4e843 100644 Binary files a/wright-application/main.pdf and b/wright-application/main.pdf differ