JENNA S. MAGNESS

9B Officer’s Road

San Pedro, CA  90731

Phone: 424.772.6692                                                                                                       jenna.magness@gmail.com

 

OBJECTIVE:  To serve others and find my purpose.  To attend a university where I can pursue my passion of writing through liberal arts programs of journalism, education, or communication.  I am interested in politics and travel as well. 

 

EDUCATION

El Segundo (CA) High School, 2007-2009, Projected Graduation June 2009 (Top 10%)

         Round Rock (TX) High School, 2006-2007

         Silver Valley (CA) High School (Independent Study), 2005-2006

 

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

• Academic Honor Roll – all semesters
• National Society of High School Scholars – Nominee (2008)
• California Scholarship Federation – Nominee (2008)
• Barstow College (CA) Heritage Writing Awards – 2003, 2004

 

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Senior Class Governor – 2008-2009 (Student leader of High School Senior Class)***
• Associated Student Body (ASB) – 2007-2009 (Community and School Service)
• Key Club – 2007-2008
• Save the Angels Club Secretary – 2008-2009 (Volunteer service for homeless)***
• Interact Club – 2008-2009 (Community Service)
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes – 2008-2009
• Principal’s Advisory Committee – 2006-2007 (Student group to provide advice to school principal)***
• Senior Car Wash Leader – 2008 (organized car wash to raise funds for senior class)
• Senior Float Organizer – 2008 (Organized and worked on Senior float – School winner)
• Middle of the Year Dance Commissioner – 2008 (Organized school dance)
• Drama Club – 2006 (Performed skits for community)
• Outdoor Science School Counselor – 2008, 2009 (Counselor for 6^th Grade science trip)***
• Co-commissioner of mentor program with Middle School Student Council***
• Link leader – 2008-2009 (Mentorship program for High School Freshmen)***

***Indicates elected or appointed position

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

• Dance Recital – 2006 (Volunteer to monitor children)
• Red Cross Volunteer – 2006 (Answered phones and filed papers)
• Choir Mission Trip – 2007 (Vacation bible school for New Orleans children)
• Youth choir – 2006-2007
• Vacation bible school – 2008 (Volunteer / class leader)
• Sunday School teacher – 2008-2009 (2^nd grade teacher)
• Senior Citizen Tea – 2007, 2008 (Volunteer to serve food for senior citizens)
• Veterans Christmas Party Volunteer – 2007
• Blood drive - 2008

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

 

I enjoy reading, writing, guitar, and volleyball.  I have moved 8 times in 17 years, am in my third high school, and enjoy meeting people and experiencing new things.  I have entered and won several writing competitions.  I am active in my church and am learning how to be a good leader – and a good follower.