Grade: 12

School: Bladensburg High School

GPA: 4.034

Academics: AP Biology and AP Statistics. Paula has never earned below a 3.7 a quarter in high school. During 11th grade, she was enrolled in AP English 11 (B), AP Calculus (A), AP US History (A) earning her a 4.25 GPA.

Extra Curricular Activities: Alpha Scholar’s program (partnership program with University of Maryland for students in the top 5% of class), cheerleading team captain, softball team member

Future Goals: Plans to attend medical school. She plans to study Neonatology.

Interesting Notes: Enrolled in AP English 11, AP Calculus, AP US History earning her a 4.25 GPA during her junior year. 

GPA: 4.125

Academics: AP Geography, AP Literature, AP Art History, AP Statistics, Physics, Advanced Orchestra, National Honor Society (Treasurer), National Music Honor Society (Historian)

Extra Curricular Activities: Chairperson - Prom Committee, Graduation Committee, President - Ladies with Class

Future Goals: Plans to pursue a career in Event Management

Interesting Notes: As a 2006 Posse Foundation Scholarship winner, she will attend Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania this fall on a full four-year scholarship

Grade: 12

School: Bowie High School

GPA: 4.174

SAT: 2020

Academics: National Honor Society, AP World History, AP Language, AP US History, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP Art History, Spanish 3

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Golf

Future Goals: Attend Georgia Tech and major in engineering

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.25

Academics: International Baccalaureates Diploma Candidate, French Immersion, National Honor Society Vice President, IB World Literature, IB Math, IB Geography, Honors Physics

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Swim Team member, Wind Section Leader (Marching and Concert Band), Concert and Gospel Choir member, Japanese Club Vice President, Varsity Volleyball manager

Future Goals: Plans to attend college and major in Chemistry and continue on to medical school

Awards: National Maryland Distinguished Scholar, HOBY Alumni, YFU International Exchange Student Scholarship, Outstanding Top of Class Award
 

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.30

Academics: Valedictorian Candidate, Science and Technology Program, Concurrent Enrollment Math at Prince George’s Community College, AP Literature, AP Physics C, and AP World History. Earned a 4.63 G.P.A. his junior year.

Extracurricular Activities: Marching Band Co-Section Leader (Mellophone), National Honor Society Treasurer, National Society of Black Engineers, Spanish Honor Society

Future Goals: Plans to major in civil engineering, either at MIT (accepted), Carnegie Mellon, Duke, or the University of Pennsylvania.

Awards: Eagle Scout Award, 2007 National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist, Maryland Distinguished Scholar (Honorable Mention), 10th Grade Student of the Year

Interesting Notes: Interned at NASA Goddard last summer and is a church usher.

Grade: 12

GPA: 3.969

Academics: AP English, AP Literature, National Honor Society

Extracurricular Activities: Tutor, Chorus, Poetry Café, SGA Officer (2003-2004), Mock Trial, Announcement Team

Future Goals: Plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in Entomology at Cornell University. He ultimately plans to earn a Ph.D. in Entomology and research insects at Cornell University as a professor and researcher. He is a Horatio Alger Scholarship recipient.

Awards: Valedictorian candidate, National Merit Scholar (2006), Maryland Distinguished Scholar (2006), Southwest Airlines Travel Scholar (2006), All-American Scholars Program (2006), First Place Sigma Gamma Rho International Writing Contest (2003-2004), Cornell University Summer College participant (2006)

Interesting Notes: 2005 Intern for the University of Maryland at College Park Entomology Labs, Fluent in Latin, fourth quarter GPA - 4.25, Community Service Hours Earned- 3857

GPA: 4.10

Academics: National Honor Society (President), AP Literature, AP Studio Art, Spanish Honor Society

Extra Curricular Activities: Drama Club, Girl Scouts, dance 

Future Goals: Plans to attend college and pursue a degree in elementary education.  Her ultimate goal is to become an elementary school teacher.

Interesting Notes: Recipient of the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Award for Excellence in Humanitarians and Social Studies.  Dancing is her favorite pastime and she has choreographed all her school's plays since 2006.
 

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.47

Academics: AP English Literature, AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, Biology Research Practicum, National Honor Society (President), National Spanish Honor Society (Treasurer)

Extracurricular Activities: The Achduke (Satire Newspaper) - Features Editor, Math Club - President, ERHS Musical Ensembles - Piano Trio and String Quartet, accomplished Violinist

Future Goals: Plans to obtain a medical degree and a Ph.D. and become a Biomedical Researcher and Clinician. Plans to attend Harvard University.

Awards: Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist (2007), National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2007), National Advanced Placement Scholar (2006), First Prize, Samsung "Hope for Education" Essay Contest - $20,000 in Samsung Merchandise for ERHS (2005), Maryland Distinguished Scholar Finalist (2006), United States Congressional Award for outstanding and invaluable service to the community (2004)

UPDATE:  Li competed in the International Science Fair and won first prize honors in Cell and Molecular Biology, which came with a $3,000 award and an asteroid to be named in his honor by the MIT Lincoln Library as part of their CERES Connection. He also was recognized as the Best of his Category and was awarded an additional $5,000. Li also took home the Grand Prize: the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards which conists of a $50,000 college scholarship. 

Interesting Notes: Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, received an Early Action Acceptance to Yale University, Maryland All-State Senior Youth Orchestra 92006), Prince George's County All-County Senior Youth Orchestra (2003-2006)

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.2

Academics: AP French Language, AP French Literature, AP Russian Language, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP United States History, AP World History, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, National Honor Society – Assistant Secretary, French Honor Society – President, Russian/Slavic Honor Society (Slava) – President, Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Music Honor Society – Vice President, Thespian Honor Society – Historian

Extracurricular Activities: Suspenders (co-ed a cappella group) – Director, Model United Nations – Vice President, Musical Theatre

Future Goals: Plans to obtain a dual degree in Classical Vocal Performance and International Studies at Oberlin College/Oberlin Conservatory. She eventually plans to craft a career in which she can help to bridge cultures through music by involving artistry in promoting international tolerance and understanding.

Awards/Interesting Notes: Washington Post Music and Dance Scholarship Winner, Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Arts Finalist, Vocal Music, The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL), Washington Charter, John F. Kennedy Center Award for Excellence in the Arts in Music (2006), NSAL Shirley Rabb-Winston Scholarship Finalist (2006), All-USA High School Musicians Semifinalist (2006), Triple Gold Medalist - Russian Language Written Olympiada Competition, Triple Gold Medalist and Bronze Medalist - Russian Language Spoken Olympiada Competition, American Council Teachers of Russian (ACTR) National Russian Scholar Laureate( 2004-2006), National Finalist in the Russian Language Spoken Olympiada, (2005, 2006), AP Scholar, Student of Character Award (2006), Harvard Book Award for Rising Seniors (2006), and the PGCPS Jesse J. Warr, Jr. Memorial Award (2006)

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Grade: 12

GPA: 3.7

Academics: AP English, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, Academy of Finance

Extra Curricular Activities: Marching Band (bass drum), Swim Team (top male swimmer)

Future Goals: Plans to attend the University of Maryland at College Park and major in computer/electrical engineering. Plans to become the CEO of his own information lifecycle management firm.


Interesting Notes: Worked as a lifeguard at the Cameron Grove Active Seniors Community for the past two years, is an avid reader and a paintball enthusiast.

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.13

Academics: National Honor Society, AP Biology, Honors English, Physics, Chemistry

Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Cross Country, Indoor Track, Swim Team, JROTC Administrative Officer

Future Goals: Plans to major in Biology at Cornell University and attend medical school. His ultimate goal is to become an Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgeon.

Awards/Interesting Notes: Cadet of the Year (2003, 2004), Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps-Distinguish School Cadet (2003), Highest GPA Honors (2003 -2006), Outstanding Citizenship Award (2004), Third Degree Black Belt - Taekwondo

Grade: 12

School: Frederick Douglass High School

GPA: 3.64

Academics: National Honor Society, NJROTC Executive Officer, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Volleyball Captain, Yearbook staff, Special Olympics volunteer, Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science (2006), Gates Millennium Scholars In Action Seminar (2006)

Future Goals: Plans to attend college and earn a degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on Pharmacy

Awards: Military Order of the Purple Heart (2006), 1st Place Science Fair - Biochemistry (2005) 

GPA: 3.85

Academics: National Honor Society, AP Literature, AP Psychology, AP American Government, Trigonometry Analysis

Extra Curricular Activities: Future Educators of America - member, Brothers on the Move Mentoring Program, Delta Dolls and Gents Step Team, Mock Trial Team - Lead Attorney, International Youth Democracy Summit Ambassador

Future Goals: Plans to attend college and pursue a degree in International Relations/Marketing

Interesting Notes: As a 2006 Posse Foundation Scholarship winner, he will attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania this fall on a full four-year scholarship. He has been a volunteer with Special Olympics and is the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador for his school. He has also participated in the University of Maryland's Upward Bound Math and Science Program.
 

GPA: 4.06

Academics: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Studio Art, AP Psychology, and AP Literature

Extra Curricular Activities: President of the Art Club, National Honor Society, Student Government Association, and Future Business Leaders of America

Future Goals: Attend college and major in business. Plans to work for an accounting firm and eventually open her own firm.

Interesting Notes: This accomplished fundraiser has proposed, planned, and organized community events through her church that have raised more than $16,000.
 

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.5

Academics: AP English/Literature and Language, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP U.S. History, AP Psychology, AFJROTC

Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Volleyball, Envirathon Team, National Honor Society (Secretary), National Foreign Language Honors Society (10th Grade), Mock Trial, Pom Poms

Future Goals: Plans to major in Medical Technology and Research at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Awards: PGCPS Jesse J. Warr, Jr. Memorial Award (2006), Air Force Association Award (2005)

Interesting Notes: She painted a mural for AFJROTC that still graces a hallway at High Point HS.

Grade: 12

School: Largo High School

GPA: 3.6

SAT Score: 2020

Academics: AP Literature, AP Calculus, Business Law, Sociology

Extra Curricular Activities: National Honor Society, member of the track team, 2007 National Achievement Scholarship semifinalist

Future Goals: Plans to become a prominent journalist and novelist. Plans to apply to Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago.

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.57

Academics: AP Literature, AP United States History, AP Physics, AP Calculus

Extracurricular Activities: Math League, Poms

Future Goals: Plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at UMBC or North Carolina A&T

Awards: Rotary Club Award, Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honoree

Interesting Notes: She volunteers as a camp counselor and helped create a youth group for young women at her church.

GPA: 4.50

Academics: AP Literature, AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP World History, National Honor Society, Art Honor Society

Extra Curricular Activities: Leaders of Promise, Maryland Math League, Drama Club, International Club

Future Goals: Plans to pursue a career in business or medicine at the University of Maryland (at College Park or Baltimore City).


Awards: Rotary Club, Wellsley Book Award, Maryland Distinguished Scholar honoree, AP Scholar

Interesting Notes: As a church volunteer, she builds props for children's plays.
 

Grade: 12

GPA: 3.86

Academics: AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP English, Engineering Academy, NJROTC Academy

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Cross-Country, JROTC Chief of Staff, Naval Academy Summer Seminar

Future Goals: Plans to attend the United States Naval Academy and major in Mechanical Engineering and become a Navy or Marine Corps pilot.

Interesting Notes: Builds robots in his spare time and has earned a total of 132 community service hours.

GPA: 4.10

Academics: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Literature, Research Practicum

Extra Curricular Activities: Future Business Leaders of America, International Club, National Society of Black Engineers, Varsity Softball, The Linus Project (knitting club)

Future Goals: Plans to pursue a career in pharmacy, obtain a Pharm.D., and travel around the world.

Awards: Maryland Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention 2006, Maryland Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award, President's Award for Educational Excellence, Exemplary Young Leader Award, National Society of High School Scholars Recognition Award, Outstanding Participant in 2007 National Achievement Scholarship Program

Interesting Notes: Reads to the blind on Saturdays and performs with her church's youth choir, hand bell choir, and charismatic choir. Won First Place in the business communications category during the 2006 FBLA Regional Competition. Community Service hours earned: 336.

Grade: 12

GPA: 3.89

Academics: National Honor Society, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Literature, Genetics, Research Practicum

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Girl's Soccer, Varsity Softball

Future Goals: Plans to attend college and earn a degree in nursing prior to attending medical school and joining the Peace Corps or Medicorps. Her ultimate goal is to establish and operate a free medical clinic.

Awards: Maryland Distinguished Scholar - Honorable Mention (2006), AP Scholar Award, Gold Glove Award (Softball), Dedication and Sportsmanship Award (Soccer)

Grade: 12

School: Parkdale High School

GPA: 4.16

Academics: National Honor Society, an International Baccalaureate candidate, honors program

Extra Curricular Activities: Asian Club Association, Computer Club, and volunteer at Doctors Community Hospital

Future Goals: Plans to attend medical school and become a cardiologist

Grade: 12

GPA: 3.8

Academics: AP Psychology, AP Literature, AP Physics

Extra Curricular Activities: Maryland General Assembly State Page, National Honor Society (President),          Peer tutor, Potomac Pearl

Future Goals: Plans to pursue degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice
Interesting Notes:  Recipient of the Upper Marlboro Young American Award 2007, NAACP member, Delta Gems, Honor Roll student throughout her high school career, earned a 4.2 GPA for the first and second quarters this school year

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Grade: 12

GPA: 4.17

Academics: International Baccalaureate program, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society

Extra Curricular Activities: Spanish Club, Chief of Staff for Class of 2007 Student Government Association, Director for the Presence, Attitude, Style, Class modeling team, works as an accounting assistant for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Future Goals: Plans to pursue undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Business Administration.

Her ultimate goal: to work for the United Nations and promote education on a global level.

Interesting Notes: As a 2006 Posse Foundation Scholarship winner, she will attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania this fall on a full four-year scholarship. She has traveled to Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Mexico. She has accumulated 570 community service hours through her work with Brothers and Sisters United, Inc. (After School Program) and Heritage Multicultural Youth Program Camp.

Grade: 12

School: Suitland High School

GPA: 4.63

Academics: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, IB Math, IB Biology, Anatomy/Physiology

Extra Curricular Activities: Intern at the National Institutes of Health (Summer 2006), lifeguard and swim instructor, Member of Prince George's Tennis & Education Foundation (PGTEF), National Spanish Honor Society, Member of the tennis and swim teams, Peer tutor

Future Goals: Plans to pursue degrees in biology and medicine

Interesting Notes: Earned Suitland HS's Tenth Grade and Eleventh Grade Faculty Awards. Recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award (2005-2006) and won Second Place in the National Capital Area Brain Bee Competition sponsored by DANA Foundation (2006).

Grade: 12

GPA: 4.0

Academics: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, National Honor Society (Treasurer)

Extra Curricular Activities: Tennis and tutoring

Future Goals: Plans to earn a college degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Interested in attending the University of Maryland at College Park, Howard University, or Virginia Commonwealth University.

Awards: Academic Excellence Award - ROTC, Scholar Athletic Award, Science Fair - 2nd Place, Regional Tennis Tournament - 4th Place