Honor Society® member
Ashley Ledesma
- pre-medicine
- Class of 2027
- Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Member since August 2026
About
My name is Ashley and I was born in the Dominican Republic on June 5th 2009 in Santo Domingo. I came to the United States in 2022 when I was in 7th grade with my mom, leaving my dad and my family. In the year 2023, I started attending the Perth Amboy High School where I started doing many community service hours, joined clubs, met friends and found what I like and my hobbies. My parents are divorced and I will be a first generation college student. My goal is to be a doctor and get my doctorate degree.
Education
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Perth Amboy High School
2023 – Present
Honors and awards
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salutatorian
Middle school; William C. McGinnis Class of 2023; out of 200+
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national honor society
High academic achievement and GPA standards; Voluntary contributions to the school or community; honesty and ethical behavior.
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science national honor society
Honor students who are good in science courses; Engage members in peer tutoring, science fairs, and community involvement
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principal's honor roll
Every marking period (3 months each) since 2023 (freshman year); received when all grades from all classes are A (90) or more
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The Union Veterans of the Civil War Medal
JROTC Award; For having shown a high degree of patriotism to our Nation and having demonstrated a high degree of academic performance and leadership.
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Auxiliary ROTC Scholastic Excellence Medal
JROTC Award; Given to JROTC cadets who rank in the top 10% of their academic class and top 25% in ROTC subjects while demonstrating strong leadership and civic participation.
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American Legion Rotc Military Excellence Medal
JROTC Award; Demonstrate exceptional military leadership, discipline, positive character, and active citizenship; Rank in the top 25% of their academic class and JROTC class
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spanish honor society
honors high grades in Spanish or Portuguese and builds interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian cultures.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
-Major in Public Health and Minor in Biology
-Go to Medical School and graduate
-Emergency Medicine Residency
-Obtain a state medical license
-Spend a few years being an emergency medicine physician.
-Pursue a fellowship to become a cardiologist.- Outside the classroom
Reading
Photography
Spending time with family/friends
Shopping
Experience
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mcdonald's crew member
McDonald's
Aug 2025 – May 2026
Volunteering
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Member
National Honor Society
Jan 2025 – Present
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Volunteer
Youth Allliance
Jun 2024 – Jun 2025
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Volunteer (Food Pantry)
Lady Of Fatima Church
Feb 2024 – Mar 2025
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Commanding Officer
NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)
Jan 2024 – Present
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Volunteer
The BASE (School Based Youth Services Program)
Jun 2023 – Present
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
- English (US) Fluent
