Hi, I’m Celia, a dedicated student with a deep love for both science and the arts. I am a senior at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, and I will be attending Sweet Briar College (Class of 2029). I currently have a 99.2 GPA on a 100-point scale and am always looking for ways to grow both in and out of the classroom. I’m passionate about debate, growing my school’s team by 300% and receiving 1st and 2nd place awards for public forum debate, and I volunteer as an SAT tutor and mentor to support other students. Art is another major part of my life; I’ve won several awards and even had my work exhibited at a national ceramics conference. I plan to study biology in college because I believe it’s the foundation for understanding life and helping others, whether through research or medicine. Outside academics, I stay involved in my community by organizing events through my church, working with animals through horseback riding, and finding creative outlets wherever I can. I’m excited about what the future holds and am committed to using my education to make a meaningful impact.

• Production (Managed production of over 200 square feet of mosaic tile, honing teamwork skills while ensuring quality and meeting tight deadlines)

  Arts · Appomattox Tile Art Company

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• Volunteering

• National Art Honor Society Member

  Appomattox Regional Governor's School · Visual Arts

  2021 – Present

  Productions:

  2021 ARGS Winterfest, 2022 ARGS Winterfest, 2023 ARGS Winterfest, 2024 ARGS Winterfest, 2022 ARGS Spring Show, 2023 ARGS Spring Show, 2024 ARGS Spring Show, 2024 VA Orchid Society Art Show, 2025 VA Orchid Society Art Show, 2023 VA State Fair, 2024 VA State Fair, 2023 Richmond Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 2025 Richmond Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference, Coalescence (2024)

• SAT Tutor (Selected based on SAT score to host highly engaging sessions, reaching 40+ students from around the globe, mentored and peer reviewed new tutors)

  Volunteering · Schoolhouse.world

  2024 – Present

  Mission:

  To connect the world with free, peer-to-peer tutoring

• Assistant Event Coordinator (Organized the parish-wide summer picnic, serving over 150 people annually, coordinated the silent auction, raising more than $10,000 each year)

  Volunteering · Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Petersburg, VA

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  To foster a sense of community within our church