Honor Society® member
Danica Lee
Cashier/Stocker at Hansen's IGA
- Music Education
- Class of 2023
- Kendall, WI
Member since November 2022
Education
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Carroll University
Music Education
2023 – Present
Honors and awards
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Director's Choice Award for Chorus
I received the Director's Choice Award for Chorus as a junior in high school. This award is presented to an individual choral student, recognizing their leadership, dedication, and hard work that they have shown towards their choral group.
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National School Choral Award
I received the National School Choral Award as a freshman in high school. This award is presented to a student who shows incredible promise, diligence, and skill within their section. I was the first freshman recipient of this award within my school.
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National Honor Society Vice President Induction
During my junior year, I had the honor being inducted as Vice President of my school's chapter of the National Honor Society. With this title, I held a major role within the new member Induction Ceremony of 2022.
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National Honor Society President Induction
During my senior year, I had the honor of being inducted as President of my school's chapter of the National Honor Society. With this title, I will head the new member Induction Ceremony, later on within the year.
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Wisconsin State Music Association District Solo and Ensemble for Chorus Participant
During both my sophomore and junior years of high school, I participated in the local District Solo and Ensemble Competition. All two of my songs (each year) scored high enough to advance me to the State Competition.
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Wisconsin State Music Association State Solo and Ensemble for Chorus Qualifier
During both my sophomore and junior years of high school, I qualified for the local State Solo and Ensemble Competition (with two songs, each year), due to my near-perfect/perfect scores at district. I have four, first-place medals from these attendances.
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Quarterfinal Qualifier for International Championship of High School A Cappella
During my senior year, my school's a cappella group qualified for the Quarterfinal International Championship of High School A Cappella Competition, as a result of our extremely successful audition video.
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First Place Team Award with Math Team
During my sophomore year, my school's math team received a First-Place Team Award within a local competition.
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Sub-District Forensics Qualifier
During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I qualified to attend our region's Sub-District Forensics Competition.
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District Forensics Qualifier
During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I qualified to attend our region's District Forensics Competition, as a result of the high scores that I received within the Sub-District Competition.
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State Forensics Qualifier
During my sophomore and junior years of high school, I qualified to attend our region's State Forensics Competition, as a result of the high scores that I received within the District Competition. I received a bronze award, both years, at the competition.
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District One-Act Theater Competition Participant
During my senior year, my school's theater program participated in the local District One-Act Theater Competition. After doing so, we received word that our outstanding performance had advanced us to the next level within the competition.
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Sectional One-Act Theater Competition Qualifier
During my senior year, my school's theater program participated in the local Sectional One-Act Theater Competition. Our high score advanced us to the State Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which was a major accomplishment.
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State One-Act Theater Competition Qualifier
During my senior year, my school's theater program participated in the State One-Act Theater Competition, where we left with a clean sweep of awards. Three of our actors, including myself, also earned Outstanding Individual Acting Awards.
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Critic's Choice Award for Performance at State One-Act Theater Competition
During my senior year, my school's theater program qualified for the State One-Act Theater Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Our performance earned us a Critic's Choice Award, labeling us as one of the best performances.
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Outstanding Ensemble Award for Performance at State One-Act Theater Competition
During my senior year, the State One-Act Theater Competition, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, gifted my school's performance with the Outstanding Ensemble Award--recognizing the bonds that the cast members have with one another.
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Outstanding Individual Acting Award for Performance at State One-Act Theater Competition
During my senior year, I attended the State One-Act Theater Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I was one of three people to receive an Outstanding Individual Acting Award--honoring my excellence and dedication during the performance.
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High School Class Officer Nominations
During all of my four years in high school, I have had the honor of being nominated as a class officer. During my freshman and sophomore years, I was Class Secretary/Treasurer, and, during my junior and senior years, I was elected as Class President.
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High School Class Representative
During my sophomore year of high school, I was nominated by my classmates to be a class representative. As an added bonus, the representatives from each class get to ride on a float, each year, during the district's Homecoming Parade.
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Letter Club Member
During my sophomore year of high school, I received a Varsity Letter in volleyball. This letter allowed me to join the letter club that exists within my district, and I have been in it ever since.
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Scenic Bluffs Conference Sportsmanship Award for Volleyball
During my junior year of high school, I received the Scenic Bluffs Conference Sportsmanship Award for Volleyball because of my shows of respect, cooperation, and positive encouragement towards teammates, opposing teams, and referees during the season.
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Student of the Week
During both my freshman and sophomore years within high school, I was nominated for "Student of the Week" by two different teachers. Both teachers recognized my leadership skills, hardworking persona, and my dedication to helping my classmates .
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Student of the Year
During my junior year of high school, I was nominated by my teachers to receive the "Student of the Year" award. This award recognized my leadership skills, outstanding academic performance, and the kindness that I showed to others throughout the year.
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High Honor Roll
Thus far throughout my high school career, I have made high honor roll for every academic quarter. I plan to continue to work towards graduating with this goal in mind, and achieving perfect grades throughout all of high school.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
After obtaining my high school degree, I plan on attending a four-year college, where I will work to obtain a bachelor's degree in the field of Music Education. From there, I plan on becoming employed as a music teacher within a school district, where I will then, on the side, vocally coach aspiring musicians.
- Graduate school interests
After receiving my bachelor's degree in Music Education, I plan on attending graduate school to earn a master's degree within the field. Once there, I intend to join the college choir, where I will continue to work on expanding my range and teaching abilities, among other musicalities.
- Outside the classroom
Singing, acting, reading, playing piano, playing alto saxophone, studying, learning, public speaking, baking, cooking, puzzles, problem-solving, sudoku, board games, chess, drawing, volleyball, listening to music, making music.
Experience
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Cashier/Stocker
Hansen's IGA
Jun 2021 – Aug 2023
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Academic Tutor/Supervisor
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School
Oct 2019 – Mar 2020
Volunteering
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Mistress of Ceremonies for our annual Veteran's Day Concert
Student Council
Nov 2022
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Performing Arts Judging
I volunteered on my own
Oct 2022
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Back-to-School Night Guide for new families
Falcon Mentoring Program
Aug 2022 – Sep 2022
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Singing at the Senior Class of 2022's Baccalaureate
I volunteered on my own
May 2022
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Writing an article for the local newspaper on the importance of education
I volunteered on my own
Mar 2022
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Bell Ringing with the Salvation Army
National Honor Society
Dec 2021 – Dec 2022
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Reading Christmas books to elementary students
English Class Volunteering
Dec 2021
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Composing a Song for "Teacher Appreciation Week" for the staff of my school district
I volunteered on my own
Nov 2021
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Singing the National Anthem at the Monroe County Dairy Breakfast
I volunteered on my own
Jun 2021 – Jul 2022
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Writing Valentine's Day Cards for St. Jude Patients
I volunteered on my own
Feb 2021
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Caroling for the community during Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Choir
Oct 2019 – Dec 2022
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Running the Concession Stand during school-related events/activities
Volleyball, Student Council, Cheerleading, as well as other school groups that needed help to run the concession stand.
Sep 2019 – May 2023
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Running the concession stand at the local Labor Day Parade
The American Legion
Sep 2019
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
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