Honor Society® member
Justice Alexander
Pet Store Associate/Reptile Care Specialist at Pet Paradise Virginia Beach VA
- Environmental Science and educational leadership/policy studies
- Class of 2024
- Norfolk, Virginia
Member since June 2023
About
I am a Senior at Granby High School in Norfolk VA graduating with a IB certificate. I plan on attending Christopher Newport University in the fall semester of 2024. I played Varsity Football and track for 4 years, and I've worked part time at a pet store for the past two years. I have a younger sister with Down Syndrome and an autistic younger brother- so for years, I've been volunteering in programs and events like Special Olympics, Big Feet Meet, and DSAHR Big Brothers. I'm very passionate about my family, the environment, animals, football, and social justice. My professional aspirations are not monetary or individual goals related solely on the environment, but rather human goals for the betterment of our community, our country, and our world. I have big dreams that I plan on making into a reality.
Education
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Granby High School Norfolk VA
IB certificate
2020 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Honor Roll
"A" Honor Roll every marking period all 4 years of high school
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Comet Award
Athletic Recognition/ Football Coach's Award
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Student of the Year
Voted student of the year sophomore year by the faculty
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Scholar Athlete Award
Excellence in football and academics
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Academic Excellence Award
National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
By becoming an environmental scientist, not only will I be protecting the environment and animals, but I can also implement my research and ideas to better the community and society as well. I plan to find efficient and cost-effective ways to clean up polluted areas, strengthen U.S. farming, and rebuild inner cities with protected parks, gardens and animal respites. I also strive to interest and encourage the youth, (particularly the inner city underprivileged) to study and engage in environmental issues and learn about the ecosystem, perhaps by starting a nonprofit that will provide mentorship, education and career development for adolescents and teenagers who do not have role models.
- Graduate school interests
Master's in political science or biology- It depends on how my undergraduate studies go. I still have a lot to learn and discover, so nothing is set in stone yet.
- Outside the classroom
In my free time, I enjoy watching documentaries, history channels, movies, football, cooking, reading, listening to music, playing the bass guitar, playing video games, going on nature hikes and fishing. My greatest hobby is collecting and raising my pets. I’ve owned/raised 4 Bearded Dragons, 4 snakes, 8 Geckos, 3 long tailed lizards, an Iguana, 2 Turtles, Fish, Scorpions, and 3 Frogs which I bought and cared for with my own money... my oldest pet (aquatic Turtle) is 11 years old.
Experience
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Pet Store Associate/Reptile Care Specialist
Pet Paradise Virginia Beach VA
Oct 2021 – Mar 2024
Volunteering
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Peer Mentor/Academic Tutor Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads Big Brother Chaperone-Big Feet Meet/ Special Olympics Volunteer Black American Rights Activist Reptile Rescue Advocate Environmental Conservation Volunteer New Life Providence Church Food Pantry volunteer
Granby High School
Dec 2020 – Apr 2024
Languages
- French (France) Intermediate
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