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Honor Society® member

Bernard Lacy Ray

Pet and House Sitter at Castle Pointe 97 Castle Pointe Blvd., Piscataway, NJ 08854

  • Political science (pre-law) and psychology
  • Class of 2024
  • Piscataway, NJ

Member since April 2023

About

Well-rounded Law Academy student interested in law and psychology. Enjoys taking challenging course work and learning new things. Disciplined varsity athlete looking to improve skills in the 1600m, 800m, and 400m. Reliable and dedicated team player. Committed to working hard, serving school, peers, and community. Enjoys extra-curricular activities such as Chem Club, 50 Strong, National Honor Society Club, Black Student Union and La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Club.

Education

  • Piscataway High School

    Law Academy

    2020 – 2024

Honors and awards

  • National Honor Society Member

    As a Member, I must have excellent academic standing, demonstrate good character, leadership, and dedication to service in the community.

  • World Language Honor Society(WLHS) - Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Member

    As a Member, I must have excellent academic standing in Spanish, and exhibit honorable qualities such as character, leadership, purpose, cooperation, honesty, service and commitment to others. Must also exhibit interest in advance language studies.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Attorney in the areas of society/public policy

Graduate school interests

Law
Psychology
Track
Music
Chemistry

Outside the classroom

- Competitive Track - run the 1600m, 800m and 400m
- Sax and Guitar playing
- Listening to music
- Hiking

Experience

  • Pet and House Sitter

    Castle Pointe 97 Castle Pointe Blvd., Piscataway, NJ 08854

    Jan 2023 – Feb 2024

  • Lifeguarding Instructor/Certified Lifeguard

    YMCA Piscataway Community Center 520 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854

    Sep 2021 – Feb 2024

Volunteering

  • Mission Team Volunteer - Assist with yearly community-based projects such as the Shepherds Garden (community garden), Backpack(school supplies) and, Angel Tree (toy drive for children of incarcerated parents). Also provide assistance with church events such as fashion shows, rummage sales, and clean-up.

    Christ United Methodist Church - 485 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854

    Jan 2018 – Feb 2024

  • Boy Scout Community Outreach Organizer & Volunteer - As Patrol Leader, plan and organize volunteer projects such as Coat, Got Socks and Holiday Toy Drives. Presently working on community bike station for Johnson Park(Eagle Scout Project). As Patrol Leader, I mentor younger scouts toward their ranks.

    Boy Scouts of America - Troop 67 - 208 Bound Brook Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854

    Jan 2018 – Feb 2024

  • Food Pantry Organizer & Volunteer - Assist with food storage, preparing bagged meals for persons in need and organizing volunteerism efforts for fellow Boy Scouts in Troop 67.

    FISH, Inc. - 456 New Market Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Community based food/clothing pantry)

    Jan 2018 – Feb 2024

Languages

  • Spanish Beginner

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