High School
Franklin County High School - Rocky Mount, Virginia
Franklin County High School is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia and has an enrollment of nearly 2,300 students. I graduated in 2005 as a Distinguished Honors Graduate with an Advanced Diploma and a GPA of 4.2. Some of my coursework included: AP English, AP History, College Government, Physics, & Economics. While attending Franklin County High School, I received varsity letters in Men's Tennis, Theater, and SCAEL (Competitive Academic Team). I was also involved in various campus clubs and organizations such as: National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Senior Class Cabinet, and the School Newspaper Staff. Additionally, I served in the school's Volunteer Public Service program and as a host for new student orientations.
Franklin County High School is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia and has an enrollment of nearly 2,300 students. I graduated in 2005 as a Distinguished Honors Graduate with an Advanced Diploma and a GPA of 4.2. Some of my coursework included: AP English, AP History, College Government, Physics, & Economics. While attending Franklin County High School, I received varsity letters in Men's Tennis, Theater, and SCAEL (Competitive Academic Team). I was also involved in various campus clubs and organizations such as: National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Senior Class Cabinet, and the School Newspaper Staff. Additionally, I served in the school's Volunteer Public Service program and as a host for new student orientations.
College
University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia
- Oldest public land grant university in the United States
- Undergraduate program was ranked 56th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report
- Named one of the "Top 10 Public Ivy League Schools"
- Ranked 18th on the list of 'Top 50 Public Universities' by U.S. News & World Report
- Freshman enrolled at UGA in 2008 had an average SAT score of 1250 and a 3.8 high school GPA.
I attended the University of Georgia from 2005-2008 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications. The Speech Communications major, which is part of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, focuses on studying effective communication skills and techniques in various environments and contexts. Some of my coursework included: Public Speaking, Communication & Culture, Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Rhetoric & Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, and Italian. During my time at UGA, I maintained a strong GPA while being involved in a number of campus organizations and working multiple part-time jobs. While working as a basketball official for the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and as a student worker for the UGA Alumni Association, I was also involved with Campus Crusade for Christ, Invisible Children, and UGA's Student Alumni Association. Additionally, I became involved with the community by serving as an after school counselor at Fowler Drive Elementary School and by working with the youth group at Athens Church.
