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Alek Babson

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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” Colin Powell Through soccer, baseball, hockey, and tennis experiences along with a thousand more, I settled on the hardest sport of all. Sport where athletes compete against themselves. Where a 7-minute race - equivalent to 1.25 miles(2K) – is equal to playing back-to-back basketball game. I started to row in middle school, passed tryouts to be a novice on DHS Crew team, and in my senior year I reached my goal to be in the top three rowers. I have never worked this hard to be where I am now, with the second best 2K score on the rowing team and voted to be the team captain. To reach this goal I go the gym regularly and watch what I eat. In my senior year, I competed in the Head of the Charles for the second time which is exhilarating and hope to lead my rowing team to win the state and qualify for national championship as we did last year. I am taking many exciting AP classes such as statistics, psychology, and physics. In addition, I enjoy improving my 1976 Datsun-Z car, and I work part time as a boat captain for boat charters for my family business. I love music and I play double bass for fun and for the school. I am a member of the Duxbury High School string ensemble and in prior year I reached all state recommendation and played at senior district orchestra. It is my hope to continue to play string bass in college as well as to do crew. My goal for the future is to use medical and engineering fields to improve people's psychological and physical capabilities & wellbeing.

Education

Duxbury High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Medicine
    • Engineering Mechanics
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Through medical and engineering fields my goal is to improve people's mental and physical health, wellbeing, and capability to enjoy life to the fullest

    • Engine mechanic & repair: carburetors, hydraulic steering, install radar and outriggers, maintenance

      South Shore Boat Rentals
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Captained boat rentals, guided local bay historical tours, instructed boat safety and boat equipment, charter tours as fishing, sunset, beach, birthday party and more.

      South Shore Boat Rentals
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Ice Hockey

    Club
    2012 – Present12 years

    Rowing

    Varsity
    2016 – Present8 years

    Awards

    • yes
    • crew team captain

    Arts

    • Orchestra

      Music
      Senior District Orchestrar, State recomendation
      2015 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Duxbury High School Boosters — Lead team to raise funds, to establish the theme, to schedule volunteers and keep track of expenses
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Pembroke Food Pantry — Packaging foods for homeless people
      2020 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Duxbury Bay Maritime School — To erg for a cause such as Veteran's Day to raise donations
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      St. Johns Episcopal Church — Prepare and pack lunches, shop and deliver goods
      2015 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Duxbury Bay Maritime School — Lead activity for youth to introduce to rowing and during youth fundraising events
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Mental Health Importance Scholarship
    I believe that mental health is very important, however sometimes I let it slip to have more motivation in the gym, if I think about past relationships, I can get motivated to work on myself more. This is less than ideal because I am willingly letting my mental health suffer.
    Maureen "Moe" Graham Memorial Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Ms. Susy’s Disney Character Scholarship
    I don't have a favorite Disney character, but I really love all the princes' because they know how to talk to women.
    Olivia Woods Memorial Scholarship
    One book that truly transformed my life, was The Boys in the Boat, I read this book and it prompted me to join my middle school rowing program. Six years of rowing later I see that the sport transformed my life. Before starting rowing, I was overweight, weak, and very introverted and awkward. Since then I have lost weight, gotten an 8-pack of abs, and become a true fitness and gym bro. My confidence in through the roof, and now I consider myself an extrovert.
    John J Costonis Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Growing with Gabby Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Dante Luca Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Westport Big & Tall Scholarship
    One time at an amusement park, I was too tall to go on a ride. And this isnt funny but someone got injured on the same ride that I was denied right after I had to step aside. So being tall saved me.
    Share Your Poetry Scholarship
    Poetry is hard I need to hit the gym Can't find my card I'm him
    Scholarship for Golfers
    I started playing golf because I love how you connect with nature as you play a round, I also love how golf can represent life in many ways. My father always loves to lecture me about how if you do everything right and take the time to focus on yourself and make a nice shot you stay on the fairway, where life is much easier, and if you rush things and accidentally make a mistake, you will end up in the rough. The rough represents all the hardships in life, it takes more time and is harder, but you still can break through as long as you work hard and stay dedicated.
    RAD Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Tim Watabe Doing Hard Things Scholarship
    I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.
    Chief Lawrence J. Nemec Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    I haven't had the opportunity but I plan to help out with an EMT service in route to become a surgeon.
    Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
    My cousin's grandmother had dementia, I watched as this strong, smart, and happy woman slowly fall apart and pass away. It was very sad to watch as human beings lose themselves due to mental illness.
    Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship
    I'm Passionate about becoming a civil engineer because recently I've found that my brain is wired to design and construct different things, I love mechanical engineering and I can envision how many different systems work in my head.
    Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact Scholarship
    Gaming has truly changed how some social interactions happen, and how many. I've found that primarily introverts will use gaming chats or groups as their only social interactions. I could never make this the only interactions I have with other people.
    Analtha Parr Pell Memorial Scholarship
    I have aspirations to be just like my father, my gandfather, and my fathers grandfather, they were all big influential figures in the medical field. All these men in my family inspire me to become better than I am and to make the world a better place. Here is my Common Application essay to express who I am as a person. I wake up on the ground, breathing so hard I can’t think straight, looks like I blacked out. I just tested 2k on the erg (rowing machine), it’s my last chance to secure a time that will get me recruited for college. Ten minutes later I muster the strength to shakily get to my feet and look at my time. My stomach drops as the score is half a second slower than my goal. This only means that I will have to keep grinding and improving both my strength and stamina. Hard work is the essence of life. There is no sport that better illustrates this ideal than crew. It has been said that competing in a 2000 meter race takes the same physiological toll as playing two basketball games back to back, and it exacts this toll in just under six minutes. For example, two years ago I made the conscious decision to really put my head down and grind during the winter offseason. Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM through 5:30 PM, I chose pain over comfort, forcing myself to erg and lift, unsatisfied until I couldn’t walk. I found comfort in knowing that I was the only one out there working, improving while everyone else rested. One of my most satisfying memories is watching my name climb on the ranking list, truly feeling the fruits of my labor. By now I have surpassed fifteen people whom a year before I thought were unbeatable. As I observed the correlation between hard work and results my eyes were opened to see how this world really works, no good will come from standing still, if a person truly wants anything in life they will need to do the work that is required. I use this strong mentality in all other aspects of my life, in school I force myself to always use my full attention and truly understand all concepts that are shown to me. In the weight room I use this mindset to stay consistent and dedicated. Even only a year of focusing on self improvement has made me a whole different person. I aim to truly live life every day, and every morning I want to wake up excited to better myself in ways I had not imagined even a day before. Every day I am inspired by David Goggins, as he says in many of his motivational speeches, “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” Similarly, in the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Joe Rantz once said, “It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.” This year has taught me what it is like to see my hard work pay off, and it has only left me foaming at the mouth to work harder and reap the benefits. There is nothing to be gained without hard work and dedication.