Honor Society® member
Emily Almejo
- multimedia journalism
- Class of 2028
- bakersfield, ca, California
Member since July 2026
About
I’m an incoming junior with a 3.75 GPA and a passion for sports journalism, photography, and leadership. As Editor-in-Chief of my school’s yearbook, I’ve developed strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills while covering school events and sports. I enjoy telling stories through writing and photography and hope to pursue a career in sports media.
Education
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Ridgeview High School
High School Diploma
2024 – Present
Honors and awards
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Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Selected to lead the yearbook staff by overseeing page design, organization, and event coverage.
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3.75 gpa
Maintained a 3.75 GPA while taking challenging classes and serving as Yearbook Editor-in-Chief.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to become a sports journalist, sports reporter, or multimedia sports broadcaster. I hope to cover high school, college, and professional sports while using photography, writing, and social media to share stories.
- Graduate school interests
I plan to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism and begin my career in sports journalism immediately after graduation. If pursuing a master’s degree will help me grow professionally or create more career opportunities, I may continue my education in the future.
- Outside the classroom
Photography, sports, fashion, building LEGO sets, reading, spending time with my animals, outdoor activities, graphic design, and creating yearbook layouts.
Experience
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filing clerk
Organize and maintain company files, file paperwork accurately, enter and update records, assist with office organization, and support daily administrative tasks while ensuring documents are easy to access.
May 2025 – Jul 2026
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
