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WEBSITE: http://karaburrows2018.weebly.com
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Cumulative Overall GPA: 4.5 out of 5.0 (weighted)
Cumulative Overall GPA: 3.7 out of 4.0 (unweighted)
AP/Honors Classes
Student of the Month (3X)- Dec. 2014 - Apr. 2015 - Apr. 2017
High Honor Roll
Academic Letterwinner
African American Achievement Award
All Academic Award
2017 Zion Benton Kiwanis Student of the Month - December
2018-19 State Scholar - ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission)
2018 - AP Scholar Award
EXTRA-CURRICULUM/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service Hours (ongoing): 100+ hours
2018-2016 Employment - Child Care Attendant
2018 - Volunteer - Disability Attorney
2017 - NSHSS Scholar Member - Ambassador Leadership
2017 - Teachers Aide for AP US History - Mr. Ryan Mitchell
2017 - Swim Instructor for Kids -Learn to Swim/Water Safety - Red Cross Certified
2017-2016- Hospital Volunteer- NLFH Volunteer Program- Ms. Dee Tiffany
2017 - Rotary Youth Leadership Nomination
2017-2016 - Teachers Aide for Algebra 2 - Ms. Stacey Joel
2017-2014 (ongoing): Key Club Community Service Volunteer - Mrs. Lauren Shorey ([email protected])
2016-2014 NICASA Teen Court Program Lake County Area Juror - Ms. Nancy Radford
2016 - Elected Key Club Secretary
2015 - Lifeguard Training - ZBTHS
2015 - Elected Key Club Director for Class of 2018
2015 - STEM for Girls - Ms. Maureen Robinson, Assoc. Dean of Biological and Health Sciences at CLC-IL
2014 - 2006: Private Piano Lessons - Mrs. Chris Petersen
2013 - Red Cross Certified/Pre-Competitive Swimmer - Patriot Swim Team in Wisconsin
2012 - Ron Santos JDRF Walk for the Cure
2011 - Impact Youth Group - Stars Girl Club
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 - All-Conference Award - Varsity Volleyball
2017 - Zion Benton HS Varsity Volleyball Team -Took 2nd Place in North Suburban Conference - Div. 4A
2016 - All-Conference Honorable Mention
2016 - Co-Captain on Varsity Volleyball Team
2016-2014 - Varsity Volleyball Letterwinner 3X- Libero/Outside Hitter
2015 - Elaine Lonergan Tourney Varsity Medal: Libero - 46 digs - 10/10/15 -Selected for All Tourney Team
National Club Volleyball Experience: 5+ years
2012 - Elected Team Co-Captain of National Team
2010 - Earned 2nd Degree Black Belt in ATA Taekwondo: Instructor Master Rick Whitehead
2008 - Earned 1st Degree Black Belt in ATA Taekwondo: Instructors Rey & Anthony Pettis (former UFC Champion)
2008 - ATA Taekwondo Triple Crown Wisconsin State Champion (Sparring/Form/Weapons)
2007 thru 2010 - ATA Taekwondo Junior Leadership Program
VOLLEYBALL AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING
2018-2016 (ongoing) - Strength and Conditioning/Vertimax Training - Coach Brett Small - NSCA Certified
2017-2014 - Volleyball Training - Coach Lisa Paasch/Coach Kerri Schuh
2015-2014 Athletic Republic/Palmen Sports (Plyometric/Athletic Performance Training) - Kenosha, WI
2015-2014 - Wildcat Juniors Volleyball Summer Camp
2014- 2012 National Volleyball Programs and Private Lessons - (AAU) - Club Fusion VB (National Teams)
2013 - College Bound Coaches Network Clinic and Showcase - Coach Ruth Nelson - BRVC - AVCA Hall of Famer
2014- 2013 - Top Performance (Strength and Conditioning) - Marengo, IL
2013 - Univ of Illinois Comprehensive Volleyball Summer Camp - Champaign, IL
2012 - 2009 Private Volleyball Training - Wisconsin Juniors - Coach Scott Marita
2012 - Club Fusion Elite Summer Camp
2012 - Northwestern University Volleyball Summer Camp
2012 - 2009 Wisconsin Juniors National Volleyball Programs and Training - (AAU) - (National Teams)
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Sports do not build character - they reveal it (Heywood Brown)