Honor Society® member
Sydney Turner
- Class of 2026
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
Member since November 2024
About
Hello! My name is Sydney. I am a passionate aspiring engineer and mathematician. My dream field is Chemical Engineering conducting independent research. A little more information about me: I am hardworking, always ready to learn, a confident orator, and an excellent group member or leader.
Education
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Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville
2020 – 2026
Honors and awards
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Congressional Essay Winner
The congressional essay is a national competition that recognizes 50 scholars who proficiently analyze the extent to which a prominent issues is being addressed.
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Carson Scholar
National recognition for highly academically achieving students.
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national honor society
National honor society member.
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Envirothon 1st place winner
Arkansas envirothon winners.
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Arkansas Calculus Tournament (3rd)
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Arkansas Chess Tournament (4th)
Played in the open division and defeated the top two youth contenders in the Southern division.
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AP Scholar with honor
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Arkansas Bozeman Youth Council Group Leader
Leading 10 students in a comprehensive mock senate proposal considering the importance and impact of NIL laws (conducting research and interviews).
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Superintendent's List Award
4.0 GPA or above
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BETA President
Managing and organizing over 50 members to engage in community volunteering as well as creating drives and coordinating community outreach activities.
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Green Team Organizer
Coordinating Green Team outreach and facilitating/ raising awareness for recycling challenges.
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Tennis Team Captain
Captain of the Haas Hall tennis team.
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Two time 3a state champion (tennis)
Won the 3a state tennis tournament the last two years and led my team to two overall tournament wins.
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USTA Tournaments
Over 5 first place and 10 top 3 finishes at national tennis tournaments.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Chemical or Environmental Engineer
- Graduate school interests
I intend to extend my education through a PhD in chemistry or physics.
- Outside the classroom
Chess, tennis, basketball, reading, arduinos, Robotics, volunteering, 3D printing, laser cutting, environmental protection, chemistry experimentation, and mathematics research.
Experience
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Instructor
Mathnasium
Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
Volunteering
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Organizer and Volunteer
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
Nov 2024 – Aug 2026
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Calculus, SAT, and mathematics Tutor and Host
Schoolhouse
May 2024 – Aug 2026
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Fabrication Laboratory Volunteer and Assistant
Fayetteville Public Library
Jan 2024 – May 2026
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Volunteer for community events and invasive species removal
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
May 2023 – Aug 2026
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Fluent
