Samantha Hopper

Education

Whataburger Student of the Month

Recognizes students for outstanding character, including being polite, well-behaved, compassionate, and responsible
School Recognition Award

Celebrates students who demonstrated academic excellence within their school community. To qualify, a student must score among the top 10% of their high school’s test takers on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 and/or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams by 1
AP Scholar with Distinction

An academic award given to students who have achieved a high level of success on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. To qualify, a student must receive scores of 3 or higher on at least five AP exams and have an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams ta
National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program

Honors high-achieving students from rural and small-town areas. In order to be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.3+ and attend a rural or small-town high school and score in the top 10% on the PSAT.
National Hispanic Recognition Program

An annual academic honor recognizing top-performing Hispanic high school students. In order to be eligible, students must have earned a minimum PSAT/NMSQT score.
Golden Guard

This award is given by Ellis & Associates to lifeguards during unannounced audits who perform at the highest level, showing quick response times, strong scanning techniques, and adherence to safety protocols. Given to less than 1% of audited lifeguards.

Career goal: Pre-medicine track
Graduate school interests: Medical School (MD)
Outside the classroom: Baking, scuba diving, crafting, swimming, hiking, photography, and listening to music.

Deep Water Lifeguard: Dispatch guests on rides and ensure proper exit Monitor guests while swimming, and enforce water safety and rules.

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark & Resort

Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
Ride Photography Sales Associate: Interacted with & took guests' pictures, then uploaded said pictures into a computer system. Answered guest questions & helped guests navigate the park.

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark & Resort

Apr 2025 – Jul 2025
Shallow Water Lifegaurd: Monitor guests while swimming, and enforce water safety and rules.

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark & Resort

Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

Junior Volunteer Summer Program, Volunteer - Heart & Vascular Pre-op Surgical Unit: Disinfected & tidied up patient rooms. Restocked pillows & blanket warmer. Dropped specimen off at lab. Provided water & warm blankets to patients. Accumulated 30 volunteer hours.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Accumulated 59 volunteer hours by walking dogs & organizing supply room at animal shelter, highway cleanup, Lions Club, CRRC North pole, & FB ticket stand.

National Honor Society

Mar 2024 – Mar 2026
Baked 24 cookie bars for 2 bake sales & assisted in operating the bake sale table. Proceeds went to build a butterfly garden at Campbell Elementary. Accumulated 16 volunteer hours.

Plant Club - George Ranch High School

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

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