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Alena Austin

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Hi! I’m a senior in high school. I’m the captain of the girls swim team. Historian and 2 year member of FBLA as well as a member of GAA. I work two jobs teach young children how to swim as and lifeguarding a community pool. I plan to attend Wheeling University and pursue a career in forensic toxicology.

Education

Weir High School

High School
2019 - 2023
  • GPA:
    3

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Test scores:

    • 910
      SAT

    Career

    • Dream career field:

      forensics

    • Dream career goals:

    • Swim teacher

      DBSA
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Lifeguard

      Community center
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Swimming

    Present

    Awards

    • no

    Research

    • mental health

      FBLA — competitor
      2022 – Present
    Learner Higher Education Scholarship
    Higher education is important to me because I believe gaining further education from high school not only shapes your personality but gives you further insight on a career you could potentially go into. Attending another school after high school to pursue my major in biology not only gives me useful information and learning tactics but I will also gain experience in that field of expertise to help my future career.
    Dog Owner Scholarship
    I've always had a dog my entire life but when I started to get older, I wanted a dog to just call mine. At 13 years old I rescued my dog (Gypsy) from an animal shelter. She came from an abusive owner, and it took many months to not only heal her physically but mentally she was hurt as well. Gypsy has been a part of my life for almost 6 years, and we have been through everything together. She is the happiest doggo I've ever met, she lights up my life and I couldn't do it without her. Now that it's time to go to college I couldn't imagine not bringing her along for my journey. In a few months we will be going to college together and taking on the world one paw at a time.
    Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact Scholarship
    The quote relates to me because I feel as if I'm living in a world where we live and communicate online. Most social interactions are done online such as playing games, classes, church, and many other things. Online interactions where a big thing before COVID-19 but now it's gone to a new extreme. inconclusion, I believe online interaction has become a new normal for everyone and I only see it becoming typical thing, so much so that the next few generations won't think anything of online interactions. We are slowing are gaining a new normal.