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A Step Above: Angela Thompson
Liberty High School
Class of 2011
Nothing about Liberty High School senior Angela Thompson is average or skin deep. Superficially, her cool balance of strength and poise is obvious. On further inspection, it’s clear that intelligence and discipline drive her determination to succeed. And even deeper still, it is through her sincere willingness to put her own needs aside for the good of others that her true character really shines. In other words, she’s just the kind of person you’d be proud to salute as she enthusiastically serves our country with pride and compassion, and for that, Angela Thompson is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.43
Sports/Clubs/Activities:
- American Taekwondo, 2005-09
- President of Advanced Placement Club, 2010-11; Treasurer, 2009-10
- Co-Service Chair of National Honor Society, 2010-11
- Seven on Campus Member, 2009-10
- Nevada Girls State Delegate, 2010
- Church Youth Group
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service
- Accepted into United States Military Academy at West Point, 2010
- Taekwondo Weapons State Champion
- Children Mending Hearts, 2010
- Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk, 2010
- St. Jude’s Night of Lights, 2010
- Tea for Tots, 2010
- Shade Tree Volunteer, 2010
- Schorr Elementary Volunteer, 2009/10
- Unity One Inc. Internship, 2009
- Honors Biology Tutor, 2009
- Presidential Campaign Volunteer, 2008
- Kidz in Power, 2008
Goals & Aspirations: “My most immediate goal is to graduate from Liberty with the Advanced Honors Diploma. Once I graduate I plan on attending West Point and becoming an officer in the Army. Ultimately, I want to make myself, my family and my country proud.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “Receiving an appointment to West Point is my proudest accomplishment. I have always tried my best in school to earn good grades and stay out of trouble. I’m thankful for the opportunity to go to such a prestigious school, and I’m glad that my hard work is paying off.”
Angela is Successful Because: “I am determined not to give up on myself. I make just as many mistakes as anyone else, but I learn from my mistakes and I move past them. Also, my family and friends constantly encourage me to succeed. Their support, coupled with my desire to achieve my goals makes me successful.”
Angela is Stronger and Wiser Because: “Currently my dad is in Iraq for a year as a civilian contractor. He also served in the Air Force for 21 years and was frequently deployed to other countries. While it has been difficult to grow up without him being with our family for such long periods of time, I refuse to be selfish about the situation. My dad is serving America, and he has helped me realize that sacrifice is necessary.”
