Honor Society® member
Ralph Shanafelt
Team Member at Whataburger
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Aerospace Engineering
- Class of 2024
- Seguin, Texas
Member since January 2021
About
I am a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and selected to take part in the McCombs summer institute to obtain my business minor. I have taken numerous leadership programs and firmly believe that strong leadership and teamwork are the paths to success.
Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Aerospace Engineering/Business
2020 – 2024
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Navarro High School
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Eagle Scout
met involvement, leadership, and community service requirements
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bronze eagle palm
earned at least 5 more merit badges than the required 21 needed for eagle scout
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University Interscholastic League band area qualifier
chosen based on trumpet instrumental performance
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Mr. Navarro
chosen based on vocal, speaking, and acting/comedic skill and performance
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to become an Aerospace Engineer, preferably at a private company such as SpaceX or Blue Origin, but I would also enjoy becoming an employee at NASA.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy reading, watching movies, playing video games, running, Biblical study, travel, new experiences and cultures, German language study, Luxembourgish study, and model rocketry.
Experience
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Team Member
Whataburger
Jun 2020 – Jul 2020
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Ecology Camp Counselor
Bear Creek Scout Reservation
Jun 2019 – Jul 2019
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Ecology Camp Counselor
Bear Creek Scout Reservation
Jun 2018 – Jul 2018
Volunteering
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helped run the technology of the children's church program
First Baptist Church Seguin
Sep 2019
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helped install a new metal roof on a trailer home of Hurricane Harvey victims
Bounce!
Jul 2019
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organized and participated in my eagle scout project to restore the Juan Seguin Burial Site
City of Seguin/Boy Scouts of America
Nov 2018 – Feb 2019
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helped install new drywall in the home of Hurricane Harvey victims
Bounce!
Jun 2018
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helped clean and conduct the Bear Creek Scout Reservation summer camp without pay
Bear Creek Scout Reservation
Jul 2017
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helped clear the rubble of the remains of a building by hand
Order of the Arrow
Mar 2017
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helped teach youth at Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church Seguin
Jul 2016
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- German Beginner
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