Honor Society® member
Arabella Derrick
- Class of 2027
- Chesnee, SC
Member since July 2026
About
Hi, I'm Arabella! I am a dedicated high school student committed to academic excellence, continuous leadership, and sustained community service. Driven by empathy and civic engagement, I balance coursework with long-term volunteer initiatives, collaborative projects, and creative pursuits. Throughout high school, I've stayed focused on developing practical leadership skills while contributing meaningfully to local organizations and youth initiatives.
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Education
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Boiling Springs High School
High School Diploma
2025 – Present
Honors and awards
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National Beta Club Induction
Recognized for academic achievement, character, leadership, and service.
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Girl Scout Bronze Award
Completed a 20-hour collaborative service project supporting local homeless shelter resources and family assistance
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Girl Scout Silver Award
Completed a 50-hour service project addressing community animal welfare and shelter needs. (Also won WSPA December 2023 Caring for the Carolinas Award)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Clinical Path: Earn a bachelor's degree followed by a master's/doctoral degree in clinical psychology to become a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapist. Nonprofit Vision: Remain President/Founder of my nonprofit, Project S.A.F.E. Healthcare Access and Advocacy: Bridge the care gap for lower-income populations by offering sliding-scale/subsidized psychology programs. Also develop community partnerships and prescription assistance initiatives to ensure patients can access both therapy and vital psychiatric medications regardless of income or insurance status.
- Graduate school interests
Complete high school with honors, transition into four-year university studies, and pursue leadership roles in community development, writing, and communication.
- Outside the classroom
Creative writing and lyric composition, acoustic guitar, community service project coordination, and literary analysis.
Experience
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Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
Aug 2026 – Present
Volunteering
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Disaster Relief Volunteer - Contributed to storm debris clearance and community recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Tasks such as moving fallen trees and debris to clear pathways and properties, and offering support.
Samaritan's Purse
Sep 2024 – Oct 2024
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Outreach Volunteer - Packed and sorted shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Organized and packed donation items according to specific guidelines to ensure the box is filled with a variety of gifts and necessities for a child in need.
Samaritan's Purse / Operation Christmas Child
Dec 2023 – Dec 2025
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Service Project Lead - Dedicated 50 service hours supporting animal care operations, shelter maintenance, and donation logistics.
Spartanburg Humane Society
May 2023 – Dec 2023
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Volunteer Assistant - Completed 20 hours assisting with resident resource organization, pantry stock, and community support programs.
Miracle Hill Ministries
Feb 2016 – Mar 2016
Languages
- English (US)
