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CHANNING LEE Fullerton, CA

EDUCATION

Cornelia Connelly School–Anaheim, CA

(714) 659-4342

[email protected]

expected graduation: June 2019

ACTIVITIES (Cornelia Connelly School, Anaheim, CA)

Associated Student Body 2016-present ASB President (present) • Act as chief executive by representing school at out-of-school functions • Redefine ASB officers’ roles and increase student ownership of school activities Junior Class President (2016-2017) • Represented class by leading class functions; organized fundraisers and ran efficient class meetings Journalism: Connelly Chronicle 2016-present Editor-in-Chief (present) • Implement a series of new elements for our class, such as a video reporting team, a website, social media accounts, and a new organizational structure for various positions Managing Editor (2016-2017) • Pioneered journalism class by managing, writing for, and designing layout for World News section Mock Trial 2015-2018 Lead Defense Attorney (2018), Prosecution Attorney (2015-2017) • Developed critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skills while learning about the legal process • Received multiple MVP recognitions throughout four years Advanced Women’s Ensemble 2016-present Soprano II Section Leader • Serve as head of Second Soprano section by leading peers when learning and performing music Campus Ministry 2016-present Commissioner of Fundraising and Service • Organize a plethora of fundraisers and collection drives for natural disasters and other causes Academic Council 2016-present Student Representative • Contribute student voice to academic department chairs regarding important academic decisions Global Solidarity Committee 2016-present Student Representative • Plan annual “Global Solidarity Week,” which promotes empathy with global neighbors National Honor Society 2016-present Society Member • Exemplify scholarship, leadership, service, and character; tutor peers in various academic subjects Connelly Ambassador 2015-present • Represent and promote my school for prospective students Class Plays 2015-present Stage Manager (2018), Actor (2015-2017) • Won Bright Spot, Best Actress, and Best Class Play awards Retreat Leader 2015-present • Plan annual class retreat, stressing friendships, personal growth, and spiritualty

SERVICE

Brookhurst Junior High School, Anaheim, CA 2017-present Volunteer Debate Coach • Prepare students for tournaments; teach argumentation, refutation, public speaking, and research • Planned and implemented a free, two-week summer camp open to all students from the school district

Orange County Debate League, Orange County, CA 2015-present Volunteer Board Member—Head Judge (present) • Direct and oversee entire judging program, including training judges, and ensuring consistent quality Volunteer Judge, Judge Trainer (2015-present) • Judge middle school tournaments and train judge candidates in certification process Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership, Orange, CA 2017-present Community Leadership Workshop Planning Committee— Co-Chair (present), Programs Co-Director (2018) • Coordinated program of one-day leadership workshop for sophomores • Organized service panel of inspirational community members who work to improve our community Student Ambassador (2017) • Represented Cornelia Connelly School at 2017 annual Southern California Leadership Conference Girl Talk, Buena Park, CA 2015-2017 Chapter Founder • Mentored middle school girls in all “girl” issues, such as friend drama, body changes, and boys Pathways of Hope, Anaheim, CA 2015, 2016 School Program Coordinator • Organized “Adopt-a-Family” Christmas program at my school for families in transitional living homes St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Rowland Heights, CA 2014-present Piano Accompanist • Accompany choir during Mass, sharing gift of music with my community

SELECT HONORS & AWARDS

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Semifinalist (Finalist Status Pending) U.S. Senate Youth Program First Alternate Daughter of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship Local Chapter Winner Carson Scholars Scholarship Winner (Four-Time Scholar) American Protégé Piano Competition Winner: Carnegie Hall Concert Orange County Science Fair 2nd Place

2019 2019 2018 2015-2018 2017 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP

Orange County Registrar of Voters, Santa Ana, CA 2018 Trilingual Student Poll Worker • Administered polling place and assisted voters in casting ballots in the November Midterm elections Veterans Legal Institute, Santa Ana, CA 2018 Personal Assistant to President/Co-founder (internship) • Assisted with soliciting donations and learned about veterans’ legal needs New England Academy, Tustin, CA 2015-2018 Debate Judge and Teacher • Taught students modified parliamentary debate and judged at tournaments during summers

CERTIFICATES & ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Certificates • AmnestyInternationalx edX: completion of online course Derechos humanos: Los derechos de las personas refugiadas (Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees) • Harvardx edX: completion of online course Religion, Conflict & Peace Languages • Mandarin Chinese, Spanish Piano 2005-present • Achieved MTAC Certificate of Merit Advanced Level (2014, 2016); won various piano competitions Blogging 2016-present • Maintain a travel blog (www.younggirlbigworldblog.wordpress.com) • Post about travel experiences through a safe outlet to share my passion for traveling