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Elise Gaspar

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Bio

I am a driven academic graduating from JJ Pearce High School in May 2025. I will graduate in the Top 3% as an AP Scholar with Distinction with 15 AP and Dual Credit classes, 3 Endorsements, and a Distinguished Level of Achievement. I am a proven leader at school and in the community. I am a two-year Drum Major for our 6A marching band, mentor for 30 freshman to ensure a successful 1st year of high school, regular speaker at student ministries, member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra teen council, and founder of Supplies for Success which distributes over 5,400 school supplies to refugee kids in Dallas. As a service-oriented community member, I will graduate with over 500 verified hours of community service. I seek to pursue undergraduate studies to best advocate for the underserved and extend hope to those in my local community and beyond.

Education

J J Pearce High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Non-Profit Organization Management

    • Dream career goals:

      Sports

      Swimming

      Club
      2017 – 20225 years

      Awards

      • Spirit of COR Award

      Swimming

      Varsity
      2021 – 20221 year

      Arts

      • JJ Pearce Mighty Mustang Band - Drum Major, Section Leader

        Music
        2022 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Supplies for Success — Founder - I founded Supplies for Success for refugee kids in a local tutoring program. I raise awareness on the refugee community & receive donations to provide the school's required supplies. This summer, we organized & distributed 5,400 supplies.
        2024 – Present

      • Volunteering

        Northwest Community Center — Team Leader, Tutor - NCC had more than 31,500 refugee visits last year. I led the Elementary Team for a summer program, tutor, set up apartments for arriving families, distribute resources, host baby showers, & help families at our free Christmas market.
        2020 – Present

      • Volunteering

        Family Legacy — Group Leader - I was gifted the opportunity to serve some of Zambia’s most vulnerable children. I invested most closely with 10 children, leading them in camp activities & group lessons as they prepare to receive ongoing support and resources.
        2024 – 2024

      • Volunteering

        Street Reach — Teaching Team - For two summers, I served on the teaching team at a day camp for at-risk children in urban Memphis. Each day, we met children at their homes and brought them to day camp for activities and lessons.
        2022 – 2023

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy