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A Step Above: Brendan Flynn
Class of 2011
Whether Bishop Gorman High School Student Body President Brendan Flynn is a high-achieving student and individual is not up for debate. His grades and accolades more than speak to that truth. Well-spoken, inquisitive and fiercely competitive, his strengths are evident in all that he does. But it is in his willingness to accept a challenge, to take on daunting tasks or compete against the best, that Brendan Flynn achieves star pupil status as – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.0
Sports/Activities/Clubs:
- Football, 2007
- Worship Choir, 2008-11
- Member International Thespian Society, 2007-Present
- BGHS Productions–Seussical the Musical, Arms and the Man, Anything Goes, Peter Pan, Charley’s Aunt, 2008-Present
- Student Body President, 2010-Present
- Vice President of Activities, 2009/10
- Sophomore Class President, 2008/09
- Forensics Team President, 2008/09
- Forensics, 2007-Present
- Mock Trial, 2010-Present; Team Captain, 2009
- Regional and State Championship Team–Mock Trial, 2008-10
- Outstanding Attorney–Mock Trial Regional and State Finals, 2010
- Outstanding Witness/Attorney–Mock Trial National Finals, 2009
- Margaret Recupido Award–Mock Trial Excellence as Best Attorney, 2010
- Varsity Quiz, 2007/08
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- Debate Scholarship, 2009
- Speech/Debate State Champion, 2010
- District Champion/National Qualifier, 2008/09
- National Debate Semi-Finalist, 2009
- AP Scholar, 2010
- United States Senate Page, 2010
- National and Spanish Honor Societies, 2009/10
- Bishop Gorman Academic Society, 2007/08
- AP Scholar
- Family Promise, 2003-Present
- National Honor Society Tutor, 2009/10
Goals & Aspirations: “Career-wise I see myself in the field of politics or law. I want to be somewhere that I can find new opportunities. Ferris Bueller famously said, ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don”t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.’ My biggest goal is to make sure I don”t miss life and the things it has to offer.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of being Student Body President. Bishop Gorman is one of our community”s older high schools, rich in tradition and comprised of so many smart and talented students, that to be elected Student Body President is a great honor.”
Part of the Solution: “In my opinion, a key issue facing young people today is that we are taught not to ask questions, and that has led to problems in our country. I think if more people asked questions we would know more about our world and about each other. I am always asking questions, seeking answers and encouraging dialogue about the issues that face us today. A career in law or politics will enable me to continue to ask the questions.”
