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Portrait of Katelyn Ledford

Honor Society® member

Katelyn Ledford

Barista at Starbucks

  • Business Administration, Business Management, and Law
  • Class of 2023
  • Blairsville, Georgia

Member since November 2022

About

I am a 17-year-old female high school student who aspires to become a corporate lawyer. Driven and self-motivated, I am confident I have the attributes to be successful in college and graduate-level work. In high school, I have taken rigorous courses, including AP and dual enrollment classes, in order to challenge myself and be competitive in applications. Not only do I strive to excel in coursework, but I also maintain a part-time job so that I can pay my own expenses and not burden my family. My family is supportive, but I strive to be independent. My motivation to become a corporate lawyer stems from my passion for details and the desire to help businesses and the community. I know I can make a positive difference in my future career as well as in my college life. I already participate in community service projects through my involvement in the Interact Club, a student division of Rotary.

Education

  • Western Carolina University

    Business Administration and Law

    2023 – Present

Honors and awards

  • national honor society

    The National Honor Society wants to reward those who promote the greater good in our communities, and they believe in investing in students and young professionals by providing them with benefits for their hard work.

  • national society of high school scholars

    NSHSS, or the National Society of High School Scholars, is a distinguished academic honor society committed to recognizing and serving the highest-achieving student scholars in more than 26,000 high schools across 170 countries.

  • academic achievement award

    The annual Academic Achievement Awards recognize outstanding student achievement in a variety of categories, many of which align with national merit awards.

  • honor roll

    The purpose of an Honor Roll is to provide student recognition for academic achievement.

  • president's list

    It is an award that honors graduating elementary, middle, and high school students for their achievements and hard work.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Corporate Lawyer

Graduate school interests

Law

Outside the classroom

Drawing, writing, reading, and working

Experience

  • Barista

    Starbucks

    Aug 2022 – Jul 2023

  • Cashier

    Ingles Markets

    Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

Volunteering

  • Interact Club Member

    Interact Club

    Mar 2022 – May 2023

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent

Additional information