Honor Society® member
Kenley Kurfman
Shift Leader and Barista at Carter's Coffee Bar
- Communications - Public Relations
- Class of 2025
- Liberty, Illinois
Member since September 2023
About
I am currently majoring in Communications as I enjoy interacting personally and creating meaningful relationships with others. I am a goal-oriented individual with a passion for academic excellence, leadership, and making a meaningful impact. I have embraced opportunities to challenge myself to grow my knowledge and skills. I take pride in maintaining high standards of performance as well as my academic achievements, earning and maintaining a 4.0 grade point average or above throughout my school career. As I continue to grow personally in pursuit of my future profession, I am committed to seeking opportunities that allow me to inspire, lead, and contribute positively to the world around me.
Education
-
John Wood Community College
Associate Degree
2022 – 2025
Honors and awards
-
John Wood Community College President's List - Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Awarded to full-time students earning a perfect grade point average of 4.0 while enrolled in at least twelve credit hours for the current term.
-
John Wood Community College Dean's List - 2022-2023
Awarded to full-time students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in at least nine credit hours.
-
Illinois State Scholar - 2022-2023
Awarded to high school seniors that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in academics. Awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
-
John Wood Community College Presidential Scholarship - 2023-2025
A highly selective scholarship awarded to the highest achieving students in the area. Applicants must have a 3.75 grade point average and submit an application, resume, essay, and participate in an interview with faculty and students.
-
Co-Valedictorian
Liberty High School Class of 2023
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to use my earned Communications degree in my future career path. While I have not yet decided on a job or career, I have been exploring jobs related to this field of study. A few jobs that I have found interest in are marketing coordinator, public relations specialist, event manager and communications specialist.
- Outside the classroom
- doing nails
- Bible study/small women's group with friends from school/church
- handmade crafts
Experience
-
Shift Leader and Barista
Carter's Coffee Bar
Jun 2021 – Nov 2024
-
Child Care Provider
Child's Residence
Jan 2019 – Nov 2024
Volunteering
-
1. Made cards for Veterans 2. Helped with Clothing Drive at Quanada a Domestic Abuse Treatment Center 3. Shelter Clean-Up at Homeward Bound Waggin Animal Shelter
Student Government Association - John Wood Community College
Aug 2023 – May 2025
-
Wrapping gifts for less fortunate families in my community
Good News of Christmas
Dec 2018 – Nov 2024
Additional information
Organizations
-
National Honor Society - 2022-2023
-
Society of Academic Achievement (SAA) - 2019-2022
-
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) - 2023-2025
-
John Wood Community College Student Government Association - 2023-2025
-
American Student Government Association - 2025
