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Portrait of Darrell Cox

Honor Society® member

Darrell Cox

Customer Associate at Magic Ice - Gaylord

  • Information Science
  • Class of 2028
  • USA

Member since November 2023

About

Darrell Cox is a highly motivated and resilient student currently attending the University of Maryland, College Park. He graduated from Oxon Hill High School with a 4.2 GPA, ranking in the top 11% of his class. During his high school career, Darrell consistently earned Principal’s Honor Roll recognition and excelled academically while engaging in numerous extracurricular activities.
Darrell demonstrated strong leadership skills as the captain of his varsity soccer team, where he fostered teamwork and inclusivity among his peers, leading his team to success. He also served as a member of the Police Explorers program for over four years, during which he participated in community outreach initiatives and mentored younger participants. Additionally, he held a leadership role in the National Honor Society as president assistant, coordinating service projects like a tutoring program that significantly benefited his peers.

Education

  • university of maryland-college park

    Information Science

    2024 – Present

Honors and awards

  • national honors society

    President Assistant

  • Varsity Soccer

    High School Captain for varsity Soccer Team

Goals and interests

Career goal

My intended career path is to become a cybersecurity specialist because I’m passionate about protecting digital systems and safeguarding sensitive data. I’ve always been intrigued by the intersection of technology and problem-solving, and cybersecurity offers the perfect opportunity to use those skills to make a tangible impact.
As a cybersecurity specialist, I aim to focus on identifying vulnerabilities, defending against cyber threats, and ensuring that critical systems and networks remain secure.

Graduate school interests

Information Science
Coding
Computer / IT
Technology systems
Teamwork

Outside the classroom

Soccer
Gym
Community Service
Math Tutoring

Experience

  • Customer Associate

    Magic Ice - Gaylord

    Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

Volunteering

  • Church Of Christ IT Team

    Church of Christ

    Mar 2020 – Oct 2024

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information