Honor Society® member
Merrik Barnes
Environmental assistant at SAFEN Sound, Inc Tulsa, Ok
- High School
- Environmental Engineering/Architecture
- Class of 2021
- Collinsville, Oklahoma
Member since April 2021
About
Hello! I am a senior at Owasso High School. I have been taking advanced courses my entire school career. I started in 3rd grade, the math was way too easy, so my school moved me into a 5th grade math class. In 4th grade, the school bused me to the 6th grade school for math, in 5th I was taken to the 7th grade school... you get the point. I am finishing up my senior year with having completed 15 AP subjects(I am taking 6 currently). I am not taking a math class this year because I have already completed all of the math that our district offered (instead I am taking two AP physics classes). I am the Valedictorian for my school with a current GPA of 4.3. I scored a 35 on my ACT and my PSAT qualified me for the National Merit Scholar Program (I am a finalist). I am active in several organizations including; NHS (Vice President), Academic Bowl (Varsity Captain), Equality Club (President), Senior Board, Student Council, Odyssey of the Mind (Regional Champions), Chess Club, Hidden Figures Book Club, Marine Biology Club as well as involved with tennis.
I am a lover of nature and animals. I plan on studying Environmental Architecture in college. I want to make a difference with my work, I also plan on donating most of my earnings to environmental causes. I am dedicated and hard working, and I am confident that I will achieve my goals.
Education
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Owasso High School, Owasso, Ok
Honors & AP
2017 – 2021
Honors and awards
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National Merit Scholar
PSAT test qualifier as well as essays
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high school valedictorian
Valedictorian of Owasso High School 2021
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Oklahoma Academic Scholar
Based on GPA, National Merit and Ok Scholar
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National Presidential Scholar Nominee
Nominated for US Presidential Scholar Recognition Program, top 1% of high school seniors
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national honor society
Member since 7th grade
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ap scholar with distinction
Awarded by College Board
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ap scholar with honor
Awarded by College Board
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2021 odyssey world finalist
OM competition, 1st place regionals, competing in World May 2021
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honor roll
Every semester since I started school
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1st place in the mathematics competition
Math Kangaroo
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan on working in Environmental Architecture, I want to assist communities in improving infrastructure while preserving and/or improving the environment. I am passionate about Habitat preservation and animal welfare. I intend to make a difference in my community, state and country and hopefully internationally.
- Graduate school interests
Masters in Environmental Studies/Environmental Architecture
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy hiking, swimming, tennis, Dungeons & Dragons, video gaming, spending time with animals, friends and family.
Experience
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Environmental assistant
SAFEN Sound, Inc Tulsa, Ok
Mar 2017 – Apr 2021
Volunteering
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Caring for dogs and cats, walking them, feeding them, showing them, bathing them, etc
Zoi’s Animal Rescue
Aug 2017 – Apr 2019
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Dog training, walking, care, etc.
Skiatook Paws n Claws
Feb 2016 – Apr 2021
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Sorted and packed food for elementary kids, placed bags in their lockers
Backpack for Kids
Aug 2010 – May 2013
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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