
Hobbies and interests
Golf
Harp
Reading
Academic
Health
History
I read books multiple times per month
Samuel West
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Finalist
Samuel West
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FinalistBio
I am a senior at Charles R. Drew Charter School - Senior Academy ("Drew"). I have excelled in athletics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and academics. I am the captain of Drew's Varsity Golf Team and have won Most Valuable Player honors for two consecutive years. I have led my team to a first-place tie at the regional championships, securing a spot in the 2025 State Championship Playoffs. I have won and placed individually in several tournaments and was selected to hit the Hope Ceremonial Tee Shot at the 2025 FedEx PGA Tour Championship in August 2025.
I am a member of the National Beta Club and play the harp with the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, where I have competed in music competitions and earned a superior rating. I am the co-founder of The Atlanta Mind Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering teens by promoting mental and emotional wellness.
I was selected as a 2025 Summer Leadership Experience Cadet at West Point United States Military Academy, a Drew Peer Leader, the First Tee of Metro Atlanta Leadership Council, Drew's 2024 Mr. 11th Grade, Drew's 2023 Mr. Robotics Club, and a mentor with B.O.N.D. I currently have a 4.07 grade point average, was chosen for Drew's Gifted Program, was nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program in Science, am a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society, and have achieved the Principal's List every semester.
In Fall 2026, I will begin as a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, where I will study neuroscience and psychology and, hopefully, play a bit of golf.
Education
Charles R Drew Charter School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Career
Dream career field:
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Dream career goals:
Psychiatrist
Golf Course Managment Assistant
Charlie Yates Golf Course2022 – 20231 year
Sports
Golf
Varsity2023 – Present3 years
Awards
- MVP
- Captain
- Tournament Champion
Research
Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Intern2024 – 2024
Arts
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble
MusicSolo Performances, Ensemble Performances, School Performances2022 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
The Atlanta Mind Project, Inc. — Co-founder of organization; co-president2024 – Present