Honor Society® member
Victoria Wenzke
Volunteer Book Reviewer at The Book Stall (local bookstore)
- Business or Visual Arts
- Class of 2024
- Wilmette, IL
Member since November 2022
About
I hope to spread joy through creativity, whether through stories and art or through organizations and new businesses. I believe my skills as a focused, curious, and unstoppable student will enable me to pursue and develop these goals in tandem.
Education
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New Trier Township High School
2020 – 2024
Honors and awards
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International DECA Qualifier
I was the only freshman at my school to attend the DECA international competition (business roleplay).
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1st Place DECA State Roleplay
Business competition; best marketing presentation.
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3rd Place DECA State
Business competition; 3rd place marketing exam & presentation.
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2-Time DECA State Finalist
Business competition; marketing & human resources finalist.
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2nd Place DECA Regionals Roleplay
Business competition; 2nd place finance presentation.
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3rd Place DECA Regionals Exam
Business competition; 2nd place finance exam score.
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2nd Place DECA Regionals
Business competition; 2nd place finance exam & presentation.
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Writing Merit Nominee
One of 5 school nominees for writing merit.
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Competitor on NBC's Genius Junior
Academic competitor on national television.
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3rd Place DECA State Exam
Business competition; 3rd place finance exam score.
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Spanish National Honor Society
Certificate of membership to the Spanish National Honor Society.
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National Council of Teachers of English Nominees for Achievement in Writing
Recognition for excellence in writing. Awarded to 5 students in New Trier's junior class.
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The James F. Marran Geography Award
Recognition for excellence in geography. Awarded to 3 students in New Trier's junior class.
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First Class Achievement Award in Writing
Highest award for a short story about education. Awarded to 8 students throughout Illinois.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Business Leadership
- Graduate school interests
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Outside the classroom
Drawing comics, writing, reading, baking cookie dough cupcakes, planning Camp Eagle (a summer camp with my siblings), playing piano, singing, running
Experience
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Volunteer Book Reviewer
The Book Stall (local bookstore)
Nov 2022 – Feb 2023
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Intern (constructed presentations, rotated through creative & directive departments)
DNEG (leading visual effects & animation studio honored with 7 Academy Awards)
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021
Volunteering
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Making Blankets for the Homeless
Women's Club of Wilmette
Jan 2023 – Feb 2023
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Volunteer Book Reviewer
The Book Stall
Nov 2022 – Feb 2023
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Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children
Jun 2017 – Feb 2023
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Volunteer
Bernie's Book Bank
Jun 2016 – Feb 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
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