Honor Society® member
Zion Coats
- biology
- Class of 2025
- Fort Worth, Texas
Member since April 2024
About
As a dedicated high school student, I try my very best to excel in everything I do. My strong work ethic and passion for learning allow me to maintain a 4.0 GPA. I plan to major in Biology and pursue a career in dentistry in the future.
Education
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Byron Nelson High School
2021 – 2025
Honors and awards
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6A UIL D2 State Champions
My highschool volleyball team won the state championship in 2024.
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Maxpreps National Champions
My highschool volleyball team was also recognized by Maxpreps as the best highschool volleyball team in the country.
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Biomedical Sciences Academy Student of the Year
I was awarded this award because I had the highest grade in my biomedical class.
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Top 10 in my graduating class according to GPA
I was awarded this award because I am ranked 7th out of 679 students in my graduating class according to GPA.
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National African American Recognition Program
Awarded by College Board for academically exceptional African American students who have scored in the top 10 percent of the state on the PSAT or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by their junior year.
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AP Scholar with Distinction
Awarded by College Board to students who average a minimum of 3.5 on all their AP exams and score 3 or more on at least five of these exams.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I want to go into the field of dentistry as an Orthodontist!
- Graduate school interests
I will be attending dental school to pursue my career path as an Orthodontist.
- Outside the classroom
I've played volleyball all my life up until my last high school season where we won the state championship! Now I pass time by hanging out with my friends and family, watching movies, and shopping!
Volunteering
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I helped a group of 3rd graders start their religious journeys as a Youth group Leader.
Milestone Church
Jul 2024 – Aug 2024
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I represent my class in student council meetings and advocate for changes that the student body wants to see within the school as a class representative.
Byron Nelson Student Council
Apr 2024 – May 2025
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I observed dental professionals at my local dentist. I observed the various operations and procedures and assisted as needed. This experience was very helpful as I plan to be a dental professional in the future.
Bella Smiles Dental Office
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
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I helped turn a church into a fully stocked "grocery store" by bagging vegetables, stocking shelves, and pushing shopping carts to help solve hunger in my community.
MetChurch
Jun 2023 – Jul 2024
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I got the opportunity to teach young children how to play volleyball. I was in charge of teaching the elementary kids various skills, which required special planning and organization.
Byron Nelson Volleyball
Aug 2022 – Aug 2024
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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