Cristal Valencia

Law and Criminal Justice

Interested in Law School

Danays Music Academy - Student since age 5. Testing since age 7. Received 2 International Piano Recognitions during High School and currently preparing for a third.

Elmora Raquet Club Dance - Dancer since the age of 5 with anual performances funded by UCNJ. Also member of the request only Lyrical group of advanced dancers.

Elizabeth High School Symphonic Band - Competed in instruments ranging from clarinet to percussion instruments. Competed all four years with a Piano solo feature in 2025 Music in the parks and all 2025 performances.

Elizabeth High School Speech and Debate Team/National Speech and Debate association - weekly meetings for approx. 3 hours, One 14 hour competition monthly. The hours below is a monthly average. Received Fourth Place at Newark Tech 2024 and 6th place at Montville 2026

Elizabeth High School Jazz Choir - After school program extension to the in school Jazz Choir Program who competes annually. I competed with them at World strides and Music in the Parks with multiple solo features.

Class of 2026 Council/Student Government - Class of 2026 Council has created a student ran club to give community service opportunities and run events. I am class treasurer of this council.

Class of 2026 Art Committee - Student ran committee under Class of 2026 Council Club where I am still recognized as Treasurer helping as a volunteer (receiving no service hours).

Class of 2026 Social Media Committee - Also a student ran committee under Class of 2026 Council Club where I am recognized as Treasurer helping as a volunteer (receiving no service hours).

Theatrical Artist Prep Summer Theater Production Program - Attended on the behalf of the 2025 Union County Summer Theater Camp Scholarship where I received personalized training and performed in Beeteljuice Jr