Experience

Resume
= ** Hannah Hatboro **  = redandblackalltheway@aol.com Academic Honors-Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School = First Honor Roll (Honors and Advanced Placement courses), Fall 1999-Present = GPA at the beginning of senior year: 4.044, 11th in a class of 160.

National Honor Society: September 2002, Vice President
== I was selected for this honor by demonstrating exceptional character, leadership and service at school and in other areas of my life. I will develop an individual service project this year and have proposed a chapter service project that involves creating quilts and donating the quilts to the Ronald McDonald House. ==

** Fine Arts **
Marching Band: September 2000-Present (Flute) The Marching Band plays stadium and contemporary music at the school’s football games and at school pep rallies. Chorus and Show Choir: September 2000-Present (Soprano II) The choral groups practice for 45 minutes twice per week and perform at various school events. Both groups meet before the school day begins.

Symphonic Band: September 1999-Present (Flute) The Symphonic band practices classical music for 90 minutes every other day and performs several times a year. Additional practices are held before the school day begins. Each spring we compete in regional competitions and have been honored for our efforts.

Thespian Member, 2000-Present I have performed in “The Cinderella Syndrome” and //The Wizard of Oz// and have been selected to perform in the fall 2002 production of //No Frills Revue.// I hope to perform in the spring 2003 production of //Bye, Bye, Birdie.// I am an active member of the costume committee.

** Service to Community **
Interact Club: September 2001-Present Officer: Director of School Service 2002-2003 My plans for the year are (1) to develop a peer-reading program between elementary and high school students and (2) to plan and execute a school beautification plan. This much needed beautification plan will involve students and community members and is necessary after a multi-million dollar renovation project to our school is completed in the spring. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD): September 2001-Present As a member of SADD, I work with school administrators, peers and the community to educate students and community members about alcohol and drug abuse.

Library Aide: September 2001-Present
I edit the Library website. I also assist the school librarians by creating fiction lists and suggested reading lists and by locating books and reference material in response to academic inquiries from faculty and students. = School Newspaper Reporter: September 2000-Present = I write articles about recent school events for each issue of //The Hat Chat//. //The Chantey// (an online literary magazine): September 2002-Present I proposed starting a creative writing club and as a result of a conversation with librarian Mrs. Stein and English teacher Mr. Rodoff, I am working to resurrect //The Chantey// (a literary magazine that had ceased publication at Hatboro-Horsham). Our plan is to publish student creative writing online. I will be acting as the editor. Book Club: September 2002, Senior Leader

Dance Studies
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA): Summer 2002 // Ballet: // intensive study. Three ballet classes daily, six days a week for 5 weeks, all classes taught by nationally renowned ballet dancers. // Ballet: // academic study. In addition to dancing, I elected to study the art of ballet academically and was awarded college credit from Dickinson College. = Blue Bell School of Dance (Blue Bell, PA): September 2001-Present = // Ballet (Adult Class) //, one 90-minute class per week (includes pointe) This class includes students with varying levels of ability. I learn from the instructor and help those who are less advanced. // Ballet (High School Students) //, one 90-minute class per week(includes pointe)

This class focuses on improving technical and artistic performance while
continually increasing the level of difficulty. // Jazz (High School Students) //, one 90-minute class per week. Sept. 2001-June 2002 = Dance Dynamics (Oreland, PA): 8 years of study, January 2000-June 2001 detailed = // Ballet (Advanced / Level IV) //, two 90-minute classes per week (included pointe).

This class used traditional and non-traditional types of music to maximize
musical adaptability while emphasizing proper ballet technique. //Hip-Hop (General Class)//, one 60-minute class per week This class focused on hip-hop and house dancing. Classes occasionally studied the African and South-American origins of these dance forms.

Assistant Dance Instructor
= Dance Dynamics (Oreland, PA): January 2000-June 2001 = // Introduction to Movement //, one 60-minute class per week. I taught 3-5 year olds ballet basics and acquainted students with rhythm and general movement to music. This was a volunteer position.

Dance Honor
Awarded and performed the role of Beauty, June 2000 (Dance Dynamics production) //Beauty and the Beast.// The role of Beauty required additional ballet classes and more intensive pointe work. It also required that I learn and perform a tap dance.

Summer Experiences
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Program // : // July 2002 See description under Dance Studies Conrad Weiser Youth Retreat Student Leader //, // August 2002 Camp leader for Middle School students, church youth group Student Ambassador, People to People International: July 2001 I was one of thirty students from four school systems that represented the United States as student ambassadors in New Zealand and Australia. Six months of cultural study, planning and team building were completed before our trip. Alaskan Exploration // : // August 2001 I traveled with Camp Alaska, exploring, hiking, kayaking, climbing and camping coastal Alaska and inland National Parks throughout the state. I learned about the extensive plant life, wildlife and geological wonders that Alaska has to offer. Intensive Foreign Language Program, Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA): July 2000 This complete immersion into the Spanish language included daily classes, cultural study and field trips to local ethnic events and celebrations.

Church Youth Group
Junior High Youth Group Student Leader//:// August 2002-Present Every Monday evening I meet with a team of student leaders and our youth minister to plan the weekly junior high youth group meeting. Each youth group meeting includes a variety of activities and devotional time. Thirty students attend the junior high youth group each Friday evening. = Senior High Youth Group: September 2000-Present = Each Sunday evening the senior high youth group meets for two hours of fun and devotion. We attend retreats twice yearly. Junior High Youth Group Student Volunteer: November 2001-June 2002 Friday evenings I cooked dinner for the junior high youth group. Living Nativity: Winter 1998 - 2000 The Living Nativity is an annual event that serves as an outreach mission and gift from my church to our community. My role has been to recruit and organize the actors portraying the characters of the Nativity.

Childcare //, // 1997-Present Since January 2000 I have had a weekly engagement at a neighbor’s home, caring for a toddler. This arrangement will continue throughout my senior year. I also care for children on a per diem basis.
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