Honor Society® member
Elle Gianelli
Server/Cashier at Devinici’s Italian Delicatessen
- psychology
- Class of 2025
- USA
Member since October 2023
About
A third degree blackbelt in taekwondo, Elle Gianelli is a compassionate and driven individual behind the initiative Socks4Seniors, dedicated to bringing comfort and companionship to senior citizens across the nation one pair of silly socks at a time. To date Elle has provided just under 6,000 residents with silly socks across 48 states putting smiles on the faces of our seniors one pair of socks at a time. Elle’s devotion to serving seniors showcases her deep compassion and belief in the power of small acts of kindness. Her unwavering commitment has earned admiration and respect, reminding us of the transformative impact even the simplest gestures can have.
Honors and awards
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• 1st Dan May 2017 • 2nd Dan Oct 2019 • 3rd Dan Nov 2021
Cutting Edge - 3rd degree blackbelt
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• 2021 4th in league • 2021 Rookie of the Year • 2022 2nd in league
SMHS Varsity Golf
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NSHSS 18 under 18 Recipient
National Society of High School Scholars
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Dean's List
All semesters to date in high school
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Academic Achievement Award – Physical Fitness 21-22
Awarded to two students across all PE classes
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Academic Achievement Award – World History 22-23
Awarded to two students across HS sophomore history classes
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John Deere’s Drive Your Future Academy
Selected for National First Tee opportunity
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First Tee Innovator’s Forum
Selected for National First Tee opportunity
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First Tee Game Changers Academy
Selected for National First Tee opportunity
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Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Elle hopes to serve what the world labels 'the underdog'. Elle faced a lot of struggles early on in her teen years and hopes to be a source for other teens who may be facing similar issues and either don't have or don't feel comfortable confiding in their parents. Elle has also always had a very special place in her heart for the autistic and special needs adults and hope to incorporate them into her future plans as well.
- Graduate school interests
Unknown
- Outside the classroom
Golf, Beach Volleyball, Taekwondo, and listening to music
Experience
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Server/Cashier
Devinici’s Italian Delicatessen
Mar 2023 – Dec 2024
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Help set up tournaments, pace of play and caddie young golfers
US Kids
Jun 2020 – Jun 2025
Volunteering
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Coach
US Kids
Mar 2020 – Dec 2023
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Founder/Operator
Socks4Seniors
Jan 2020 – Dec 2023
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Little Dragons instructor teaching martial arts to the younger children Coach to more advanced students
Cutting Edge Martial Arts
Jun 2017 – Dec 2023
