Mary Pellegrino

Activities and experiences
Environmental
11, 12 (Year)
2 hr/wk, 50 wk/yr
Will continue
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Facilitator, Grant
Recipient
Developed and received a grant to establish and maintain an apiary
(beehives) on campus to promote local ecosystems.
Community service or volunteer work
10, 11, 12 (Year)
3 hr/wk, 35 wk/yr
Will continue
Sebastian Riding Associates, Leader and Side-walker
Assisted in leading and side-walking therapeutic horse-riding
lessons for clients with mental and physical differences. Assist 5+
clients weekly.
Academic
9, 10, 11, 12 (School)
3 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
Will continue
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School's Garden Club, President
Managed 1 garden and 3 beehives. Maintained and fostered
community relations and created engaging, educational, and
purposeful club activities.
Academic
11 (Break)
35 hr/wk, 5 wk/yr
University of Southern California, Student
Attended a summer semester program in Psychological Science
and Society; conducted research project and received college
credits.
Employment or work (paid)
9, 10, 11, 12 (Year)
12 hr/wk, 40 wk/yr
Will continue
Foulkeways Senior Home, Server
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple
tables of Seniors at an assisted living home; received employee of
the month award.
Athletics (JV or varsity)
9, 10, 11, 12 (School)
30 hr/wk, 25 wk/yr
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Middle Hitter
Volleyball, Member of the Gwynedd Mercy Academy Volleyball
team (Varsity starter, Middle). It has taught me to be a strong
leader and problem solver.
Academic
11, 12 (Year)
2 hr/wk, 35 wk/yr
Will continue
Rho Kappa National Honor Society
Organized mock elections, created community events to
encourage civic engagement, hosted and cultivated relationships
with guest speakers.
Community service or volunteer work
9, 10, 11, 12 (Year)
5 hr/wk, 15 wk/yr
Will continue
Montgomery County Beekeepers Association, Sales Lead
Led and managed sales of Queen Bees, collaborated with
marketing and product teams, and kept spreadsheets with
economic information.
Academic
11, 12 (School)
2 hr/wk, 25 wk/yr
Will continue
National Honor Society Catherine McAuley Chapter
Selected as a member of the National Honor Society; provided
peer tutoring in multiple subjects. Upheld a GPA of 96 and a strong
character.
Community service or volunteer work
9, 10, 11, 12 (School)
3 hr/wk, 15 wk/yr
Will continue
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Service Department
Planned, organized, and executed various events and programs for:
Senior Sunrise Living Home, St. John's Casserole Programs, and
Mercy Neighborhoods.
Responsibilities and circumstances
Household responsibilities
• Assisting family or household members with tasks such as doctors’ appointments, bank
visits, or visa interviews
• Providing transportation for family or household members
• Taking care of younger family or household members