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Grade: 12

School: Bladensburg High School

GPA: Current - 3.87, Cumulative - 3.96

Academics:  Biomedical Program, AP Chemistry, Research Practicum Biology, CoAcademic Environmental Biology

Extra curricular Activities:  Varsity Track, Band, Saxophone Trio, Read Books to Port Town ES students

Future Goals:  Plans to attend Johns Hopkins, Washington College or University of Maryland.

Interesting Notes:  Dera has described his experience at Bladensburg HS as a great one. Hard work always pays off and stumbling blocks are stepping stones that lead one to the next level.

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Grade: 12

School: Bowie High School

GPA: Current 4.25, Cumulative 3.76

Academics:  AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, Japanese 3, Computer Graphics

Extra curricular Activities:  Cross Country Team, Indoor/Outdoor Track Teams, National Honor Society, Marching & Jazz Bands

Future Goals:  Plans to attend M.I.T. to study Mathematics

Interesting Notes:  Isaac feels the ingredients for academic success are: hard work, persistence, listening to your teachers, and making sure you understand all of the concepts being taught before moving further.

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Grade: 12

School: Central High School

GPA: 4.50 Current, 3.85 Cumulative         

Academics:  IB English, IB Spanish, IB Geography, IB History, IB Math, IB Biology

Extra Curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Soccer, Softball, Dance Team, Volunteer at Capitol Area Food Bank

Future Goals:  Plans to attend the University of Maryland and Major in Kinesiology

Interesting Notes:  Latoya won the Young American of the Month Award from the Upper Marlboro Rotary Club for Central HS.

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Grade: 12
School: Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. HS
GPA: Current 4.25, Cumulative 4.16

Academics:  AP Government, AP Statistics, AP World History, AP Studio Art, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature

Extra Curricular Activities:  Varsity Softball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Cross Country, National Honor Society President, Student Government Association, National Art Honor Society President, Drama Club President
 
Future Goals:  Plans to attend Pepperdine University and major in both Telecommunications and Theatre Arts

Interesting Notes:  Demi works at Best Buy as a Portable Electronics Sales Associate and Merchandising Lead. She has performed in many theatrical plays at her school and throughout the DMV area. She is a Posse Scholar recipient,  2009 AP Scholar Award Winner, and a 2009 Volleyball County All-Star.

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Grade: 12
School: DuVal High School
GPA: Current 4.08

Academics:  AP Biology, AP Literature and Composition, Pre-Calculus, French 4, Medical Science, and Anatomy/Physiology, AP Language, AP World History, AP American Government

Extra curricular Activities:  College Summit Peer Leader, French Club, National Honor Society, French Honors Society, Choir,  Boy's Soccer Team Manager

Future Goals:  Holda has been granted up to $257,000 in scholarships from Washington College, Washington & Jefferson, York College, Mount St. Mary's University, Philadelphia University, and Jacksonville University.  She is interested in pursuing a career in medicine because of her love of biology and people. 

Interesting Notes:  Holda scored 1760 on the SAT (620 in math) and 27 on the ACT. She has also helped to raise money for French speaking African countries.

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.6 , Cumulative 4.34

Academics:  AP American Government, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP World History, AP Biology, AP Physics B, AP Spanish 5, AP Literature, AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP Physics C, Organic Chemistry, Calculus 3/Differential Equations
 
Extra Curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M Musical Honor Society, National Achievement Semifinalist, National Merit Semifinalist, Bio Medical Training Program at UMBC, PG County Honors Band, It's Academic Quiz Bowl Team, ERHS-Rugby Team, ERHS Pre-Calculus Tutor, Biochemistry Internship at UMCP, QUEST Summer Bridge Program (Mentor), and ERHS Literary Magazine (published poetry)

Future Goals:  Plans to attend the University of Maryland College Park or University of Maryland Baltimore County to pursue research in the bio-medical field

Interesting Notes:  Blossom has received various awards: National AP Scholar, Maryland Distinguished Scholar, Jesse Warr Memorial Award, Character Education Award, Rensselaer Medal for Science and Mathematics, Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics, Certificate de Bronce (National Spanish Proficiency Exam), Presidential Commendation as Academic Scholar, Ventures Scholar

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current  4.22

Academics:  AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Literature, Biotech Chemistry Honors, biotech Magnet Program, Academy of Finance, Algebra 2/Trig, Pre-Calculus, College Accounting, Computer Graphics
 
Extra curricular Activities:  Class of 2010 (Vice President), Student Government Association (Secretary), National Honors Society (President), Gospel Choir

Future Goals:  Rhonda will attend University of Maryland College Park where she will major in Chemistry (Pre-Med). Her long term goal is to pursue a career as an Obstetrician Gynecologist.

Interesting Notes:  She is a University of Maryland Incentive Award Scholarship recipient, Gates Millennium Scholarship Finalist and a Scholar Dollar Award recipient. She received many awards from the Biotech magnet Program, Academy of Finance and honor Roll (9th-12th grade)

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Grade: 12
School: Friendly High School
GPA: Current 4.25 , Cumulative 3.96

Academics:  Honors English, Biology, Government, US History and Chemistry, AP World History, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP Human Geography

Extra Curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, English Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, 395 Community Service Hours, People to People Student Ambassador, Liturgical Dancer, Tutor

Future Goals:  Plans to attend Hampton University or Georgetown and major in Mass Communications with a minor in Criminal Justice. Domanique plans to work for a major television station one day.

Interesting Notes:  Domanique is a certified scuba diver, Washington Redskins All Star Dancer and Washington Wizards Dancer.

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.0 , Cumulative 3.98

Academics:  French 3, Honors English, Honors Physics, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Biology Lab, AP Calculus
 
Extra curricular Activities:  National Honor Society (President), Student Advisory Board (President), Varsity Football (Captain), Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, 700 Community Service Hours and a French Tutor
 
Future Goals:  Brandon plans to attend Johns Hopkins University and major in Biomedical Engineering/Pre Med Program. Hd is also looking forward to playing football at Johns Hopkins. He aspires to not only become a successful neurosurgeon, but a director of neurosurgery in an accredited hospital.

Interesting Notes:  Brandon is a student athlete who is a leader in the school. He has received a number of awards that include Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete and Who's Who in American High Schools. He is a football player on the Chick-fil-A/Prince George's County All Star Team and Washington Post's All County and All League Football teams.

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Grade: 12
School: High Point High School
GPA: Current  4.37, Cumulative 4.12

Academics:  AP American Government, AP Human Geography, AP English Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology

Extra curricular Activities:  Newspaper (Editor-in-Chief), Yearbook (Assistant Editor), National Honor Society (Vice-President), Mock Trial, Varsity Swimming, JV Girls Soccer, JV Tennis, Chemistry Club, Envirothon Team, Foreign Language Honor Society

Future Goals:  Nancy has received a full scholarship to the University of Maryland College Park. She is an Incentive Awards Program Scholar. She will major in Neurobiology.
 
Interesting Notes:  Nancy writes poetry and short stories, and does yoga and meditation. She was featured in the county's AP publicity poster. She is a AP Scholar, Maryland Distinguished Scholar (Honorable Mention Recipient) and the recipient of the High Point Junior Class Distinguished Scholar Award. 

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Grade: 12
School: Crossland High School
GPA: Current 4.5 , Cumulative 4.25

Academics:  AP Government, AP Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP World History, AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP Human Geography, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, US History Honors, Biology Honors, English Honors

Extra curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, International Club, Spanish Honor Society, Principals Leadership Team, Student Government Association, Assistant Teacher Volunteer at Martha's Table, Hope Voice's Choir

Future Goals:  Immediate goal is to attend a four-year university; Long range goal is to attend medical school

Interesting Notes:  Grace enjoys creative writing and has great interpersonal skills.

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Grade: 12
School: Charles Herbert Flowers High School
GPA: Current 4.0 , Cumulative 4.12

Academics:  AP Chemistry, AP World History, AP Language, AP Literature, AP Computer Science B

Extra curricular Activities:  Mock Trials Forensics Team, Science and Technology Academic Reformers, National Honor Society, Internship at the United States Department of Agriculture

Future Goals:  Plans to attend Georgetown University or University of Maryland Baltimore and Major in Law

Interesting Notes:  Charles Herbert Flowers High School has exceeded its expectations as an advanced educational institution that excels in many areas of studies. Its staff incessantly provides a myriad amount of support to its students – urging us to excel 110% in our academic endeavors. Determination, dedication, and a hard-working disposition are key when maintaining high grades.

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.37, Cumulative 4.01

Academics:  AP Government, AP Calculus (AB) & (BC), AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP World History, Honors Geometry, Honors English, Honors LSN Government

Extra Curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, National Society of High School Scholars, JROTC Honor Guard, School Beautification Project

Future Goals:  Johnathon will attend American University to study Broadcast Journalism.

Interesting Notes:  Johnathon is the salutatorian of Surrattsville Class of 2010. He won the Sgt's Assn. Award for Academic Excellence (Air Force), received the American Legion's Award for Academic Excellence, and member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. 

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.5, Cumulative 4.24

Academics:  AP Chemistry, AP Spanish 6, AP Language, AP English Literature, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP American Government, Physics S/T, World History Honors, Chemistry Honors, Microbiology S/T, Anatomy & Physiology S/T, Biology S/T, Research Practicum, Science and Technology Program
 
Extra curricular Activities:  Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY), President, Science and Technology Student Advisory Board, Vice President, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Varsity Swimming Team, Varsity Tennis Team, Filipino American Youth Association, International Club, It's Academic, 660+ Volunteer and Community Service Learning Hours

Future Goals:  Kelvin plans to attend Johns Hopkins University for his Biochemistry degree and continues until he receive the desired M.D. / Ph.D. He was accepted in UMCP Honors Program, UMBC Honors Program, Drexel University Honors Program, Towson University Honors Program and George Washington University. His college scholarship offers as of today total $ 237,000.

Interesting Notes:  Kelvin is a musician who plays the violin, clarinet and the piano. He is now teaching himself to play the guitar. He is the 2010 Valedictorian of OHHS making straight A's for 47 consecutive quarters (since first grade). He has received numerous honors and awards. He is the chairperson of Church of Christ BINHI (Youth Group) Missionary and Christian Family Enhancement Committees. Currently he is completing a Research Practicum at National Institute of Health on the Investigation of Invasive Properties of Madin-Darby Canine Kidney Cells (MDCK). At the age of 16, his work has already been published with the National Center for Biotechnology Information - National Institute of Health (NIH).

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Grade: 12
 
GPA: Current: 3.86 Cumulative 4.12
 
Academics: Advance Placement (AP) Statistics, Biotechnology Applications II, STS Seminar, AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry Lab, AP Literature, AP Literature Seminar, Spanish 4, AP World History
 
Extra-Curricular Activities: President of the Foreign Language Club, Vice President of the National Honor Society, member of the Art Club and Co-Founder of the Freshman Mentoring Program at Largo.
 
Future Goals: Ebrahim aspires to attend a prestigious college/university to major as Pre-Med student. His long term goal is to study Neuro-Medicine.
 
Interesting Notes: Ebrahim has always been an avid reader and often reads Biology and Chemistry books just for fun. He is the recipient of the Harvard Book Award for 2009. He was also selected as a summer intern to do extensive scientific research with Rutgers and Johns Hopkins Universities, to work with the “Hi-Gene Project for Sequencing the Genome of Duck-Weed.” He says he contributed to the project by trying to find new sequences of Duck-Weed DNA. His research has been published in the National Center of Biotechnology Information System (NCBI).

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.85 , Cumulative 4.47

Academics:  International Baccalaureate Program

Extra curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Asian Club, Mock Trial, Softball, 4.0 Club, Orchestra, and Youth Group at University Bible Fellowship - She has over 200 hours of Community Service.

Future Goals:  So has applied to Dartmouth College, Amherst College, Harvard Univeristy and Princeton University. She has already been accepted to University of Maryland College Park Honors College. She is interested in pursuing a medical degree.

Interesting Notes:  So has scored over 2000 on her SAT exam. She is an accomplished violinist. She has played many solo performances at past graduations. She will also be competing for her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do this summer.

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Grade: 12
GPA: Cumulative GPA: 4.125, Current GPA: 4.29

Academics: TAG (Talented and Gifted), French Immersion program (Elementary and Middle School), Honors English, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP World History, AP US History, AP Human Geography, AP Biology with Lab, AP Statistics.

 
Extracurricular Activities: Football, Weightlifting, Computer hardware and programming, Science Bowl, Mock Trial, video and audio production, Book Club, writing, music.

Future Plans: I have been accepted to various schools, but will attend Stanford University in the Fall to major in Physics. I want to do research in Particle Physics and Theoretical Physics for a large research center such as CERN or Fermilab. In the future I also want to donate back to my community both monetarily-wise and service wise. 

Interesting Notes: I am involved with College Summit and want to help the overall atmosphere of Potomac to a more college geared culture and show other students that college is a viable option. I am also involved with SGA and National Honor Society. I have received Rotary Club's Young American of the Month award and a 10,000 dollar merit scholarship.

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Grade: 12
School: Frederick Douglass High School
GPA: Current 4.25, Cumulative 4.03

Academics:  AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Literature, Honors English 9-11, College Courses (Sociology 100 and Philosophy 100)

Extra Curricular Activities: Varsity Volleyball (Co-Captain), Varsity Softball, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Student Government Association (Class President). Tamiko is currently taking classes at the University of Maryland, College Park. She works at Baby Jon's Donuts as a team lead and she is also a camp counselor.

Future Goals:  Tamiko has been accepted to Georgia Tech, Penn State and the University of Maryland, College Park. She plans to major in Aerospace Engineering.

Interesting Notes:  Tamiko is a People to People Student Ambassador and a Dream Keepers in Community Tutor. She is the recipient of the Maryland Distinguished Scholar (Honorable Mention), George Eastman Young Leaders Award and the Rotary Club Student of the Month. 

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Grade: 12
GPA: Current 4.125, Cumulative 4.125
Academics: AP Government, AP Biology, AP World History, AP Physics, AP Psychology, Concurrent enrollment: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2
Extra Curricular Activities: National Honors Society, Mock trial (Defense attorney), Environmental Science Club, Varsity Soccer (Captain), Tennis (Men's Singles), Track and Field, JV Basketball, Boys and Girls Club

Future Goals: William wants to become a nuclear engineer. He also wants to eventually become a lawyer and a politician.
 
Interesting Notes: William had an internship this past summer in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park to help produce environmental friendly products. He loves the environment, politics and is extremely proud to be African. William was MVP for 2009 Labor Day Soccer Tournament, Won soccer Coach's Award in 11th and 12th Grade, Won tennis Coach's Award in 11th grade and was Semifinalist in the Star Performer Competition of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. 

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Grade: 12
GPA: 4.14 Cumulative; 4.5 Quarter
Academics:  IB English, IB Math. IB History, IB Chemistry, AP Music Theory, CVPA Program Advanced Band, Symphonic Orchestra

Extra curricular Activities:  National Honor Society, Its Academic, Softball, Volley Ball, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, 75 Community Service Hours

Future Goals:  Chloe will attend Ithaca College School of Music to major in Music and Psychology to become a music therapist.

Interesting Notes:  Chloe is a Rotary Club Young American Student of the Month and the recipient of the Superintendents Award.