Athlete Bio
Samuel Smith
samsmithchelsea27@gmail.com 6701 Wilson Lane
240-393-0596 Bethesda, Maryland, 20817
Ambitious high school senior with interdisciplinary interests in Social Justice,
African American Studies, Journalism, and Public Policy.
Education
Quince Orchard High School – Class of 2022
GPA: 4.28 ACT: N/A
AP COURSES COMPLETED (Score): AP United States History (3), English Language and Composition(3),
AP COURSES IN PROGRESS: Calculus AB, Literature, Biology,
Journalism Experience
Co-reported an Article for the Virginian Pilot (Summer Rising 11th Grade;)
- Interviewed fellow students at Cape Henry Collegiate about their personal experiences regarding race at the school
- Promoted the article on all social media platforms
Created The Blurred Line Blog
- Talk about social justice and I give my takes on controversial subjects
- Have featured known politicians such as House Representative Elaine Luria
Recommended to be Junior Editor
- Upon leaving the Field School as a sophomore, I would have been chosen to be the junior editor with only one year experience in taking journalism
Social Justice and Public Policy Experience
National Youth Correspondent - Washington Journalism & Media Conference (2022)
- Selected to represent MAryland and Quince Orchard High School to cover the event
- Participate in panel discussions and network with prominent journalists and media leaders
Speaker at Black Lives Matter Rally - Bethesda, Maryland (2020)
- One of two youth speakers included on a list of local leaders (to include Congressman Jamie Raskin)
- Received standing ovation after my speech and the head of the rally offered me another chance to speak at a rally in Washington DC
Springboard Politics Camp - Georgetown University (2019)
- While staying at Georgetown University, I was able to get a more in-depth view of the world of politics, while learning under a Princeton political science professor.
- Had special guests come speak to my group about the political process and got to visit the Supreme Court
National Youth Leadership Forum at the University of Maryland (2019)
- Selected by faculty to be the sole representative of Cape Henry Collegiate
- Week-long leadership forum that focused on national defense
- Visited multiple locations related to national defense and politics such as the floor of the House of Representatives and the headquarters of the FBI.
Selected as intern for C-SPAN
- Selected by Seth Engel, after hearing my Black Lives Matter speech
- COVID-19 shut the program down
Leader of the Civil Rights Trip
- Met with and received approval from the Headmaster and the Dean of Community and Culture; presented on and discussed the logistics of the trip including budget, travel planning, and content
- Finalized the itinerary and hotel logistics students
- Trip canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic
Leader of the Minority Scholars Program
- Planned meetings for all program attendees to discuss matters ranging from racially-motivated harassment encounters to brainstorming ways to make our community a safer space for people of color
- Attended county-wide meetings to discuss the materials gone over at school branch of the MInority Scholars program
Community Service
Union Mission - Virginia Beach, VA (9th Grade)
- Organized food banks and clothing shelters for the homeless community of the Tidewater area
Cleaned Up Rock Creek Park - Washington DC (10th Grade)
- Picked up trash all around Rock Creek Park in Washington DC
- This effort was made to support the local community in order for anyone to be able to run and walk safely
Charlie’s Place - Washington DC (10th Grade)
- Served warm food to people without homes
- Washed the dishes after eating
- Sorted clothes into categories ranging from adults to children
Unique Rehabilitation and Health Center - Washington DC (10th Grade)
- Organized, delivered, and served meals for the elderly
- Planned a Mardi Gras party consisting of music, food, and purple/gold necklaces
Volunteered at Seabury Senior Services - Washington DC (10th Grade)
- Assigned two senior homes to clean and refurbish through the vision of the senior resident
DC Central Kitchens - Washington DC (10th Grade)
- Prepared food at two locations
- Prepared grilled chicken and sweet potato fries for local elementary school children at first location
- Prepared dishes such as baked ziti and seared salmon for certain public establishments in DC, at second location
Little Friends for Peace - Washington DC, (10th Grade)
- Responsible for the care of eight young children while their parents were at work
- Assisted with homework and tutoring
Student Athlete
- Varsity Men’s Soccer : The Field School (10th Grade)
- Starting attacking midfielder
- Varsity Football Team : Quince Orchard High School (11th, 12th Grade)
- Starting kicker
- 2021 Class 4A Maryland State Champions (14-0)
- Selected to the First Team All County Squad
- Chosen by the coaches committee of Montgomery County Public Schools as the first team all-county kicker
- Nominated for the Maryland Crab Bowl
- Chosen to compete in a Maryland all-star game known as the Crab Bowl
- Selected to Second Team All-State Squad
- Chosen to be the second team all-state kicker
