Honor Society® member
Katie Harnden
Student Assistant 2 at EDCOE Extended Day Office I plan to work at this position until summer of next year, when I will leave for college.
- Elementary Education
- Class of 2024
- Shingle Springs, California
Member since June 2023
About
My name is Katie Harnden, and I will be beginning my senior year of high school in August. I am a hardworking and responsible student who always strives for challenges and improvement. I am a loyal, caring, selfless, and loving friend and a great listener. I am a strong and fearless leader who also eagerly listens to the ideas and thoughts of others. I have been a straight-A student all my life; I was my 8th grade class's valedictorian. I have taken multiple AP classes and plan to take three more my senior year. My GPA has consistently been between 4.0 and 4.14. I am a CSF member, and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. I am also involved in many extracurricular activies, organizations, and clubs, all of which I enjoy! I played softball for ten years (two years at the competitive level) and have run cross country for three years and will run this year as well. I have held multiple officer positions in my local 4-H club and will be the Co-Leader of the club this coming year. I was the secretary of my FFA chapter's floral design department for two years. I have been in choir for nine years and will be the president of my high school's choir department this coming year. I have accomplished a lot, and I'm excited for each new chapter in my life!
Education
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Ponderosa High School
2020 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Cross Country Coach's Award
I earned this award from my Cross Country coaches for my coachability, effort, and determination.
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California State Fair Floral Competition - First Place
In a timed competition of two rounds, I had to design two floral designs and present them to a team of professional judges. I was the top scorer in both rounds.
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academic letter
I received a Letter and pin for a letterman jacket for three consecutive school years with a high GPA.
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Golden Star Student Award
I received this award from my local Office of Education; it is given to the top percentage of high school students in the area. Recipients are selected based on grades, extracurricular involvement, and leadership within the community.
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Public Speaking Competition Awards
I participated in the Sectional Opening/Closing Speaking Competition for my FFA chapter and received the Outstanding Speaker - Vice President award. I was a section finalist in the Creed Speaking Competition for FFA as well.
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state ffa degree
I have received the Greenhand, Chapter, and State degrees in the FFA organization.
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Choir Letter
I have my Choir Letter and pins for three consecutive years in choir with an A.
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academic achievement award
I have received three academic awards within my FFA chapter for high grades both in and out of my agriculture classes.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to study elementary education at a four-year university, and then teach elementary school as my career.
- Graduate school interests
A few of the top colleges on my list are Montana State University, Oregon State University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and Johnson and Wales University.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy art (painting, floral design, drawing, and writing/songwriting), cross country/running, choir/singing, reading, and gaming.
Experience
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Student Assistant 2
EDCOE Extended Day Office I plan to work at this position until summer of next year, when I will leave for college.
Jun 2023 – Jun 2024
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crew member
Jamba - Placerville location
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
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Babysitter/Peer Mentor/Tutor
I am a First Aid Certified babysitter and tutor. I worked as a Peer Mentor through Ponderosa High School. I will be a Peer Tutor through the high school this coming school year.
May 2019 – Jun 2024
Volunteering
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Club officer (I have been recreation officer, secretary, vice president, and president)
4-H
Sep 2011 – Jun 2024
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Italian Beginner
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