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Andres Cardenas

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I am a senior at Aquinas High School. I am a believer in Jesus, and serve in His name, to impact my family, neighborhood, and society with the Gospel. With guidance from the Holy Spirit, I want to bring hope and inspiration to others through my community service, leadership roles, athletic sportsmanship, and art. I will be the third generation attending and graduating from college. Education is part of my legacy. I want to continue this set by my great grandparents. I come from a family that has carried morals and values for many generations. Our family has revolved their lives around spiritual devotion, commitment to both personal and church families, charity work and respect for and promotion of human dignity. My parents are active members of the church and my grandparents are the greatest role models. Education is part of my history and future, and I am exhilarated to what awaits me. The torch is now in my hands! Impacting those around me has brought opportunities I never imagined possible. Every day I serve to help others, since providing others happiness and comfort is always important in our short lifetime. My life has granted me countless awesome occasions and possibilities. However, there is one person who has touched my life in the most monumental way. My brother has autism, but autism doesn’t have him. He attends high school with me and it has been my honor to learn from him. His story proves that a village powered by prayer, courage, and education can open a life of hope and endless possibilities. Thank you for considering my application.

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

High School
2021 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Fine and Studio Arts
  • GPA:
    4

Aquinas High School

High School
2018 - 2022
  • GPA:
    3.8

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Fine and Studio Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Arts

    • Dream career goals:

      Company Founder/Animator/Landscape Artist

    • Office Assistant

      Raymond Regalado, CPA
      2020 – 20211 year

    Sports

    Baseball

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 20213 years

    Awards

    • Team Leader

    Baseball

    Varsity
    2021 – Present3 years

    Football

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 20202 years

    Awards

    • Captain

    Research

    • Fine and Studio Arts

      Aquinas High School — Research Gian Lorenzo Bernini
      2018 – 2018
    • Fine and Studio Arts

      Aquinas High School — Research Henri Emile Benoit Matisse
      2019 – 2019
    • Fine and Studio Arts

      Aquinas High School — Research Alex Katz
      2020 – 2020

    Arts

    • Bishop Barnes Scholar

      Visual Arts
      Art portfolio, along with my academic, athletic, and volunteering achievements awarded me a full scholarship to the high school I attend.
      2018 – Present
    • Studio Claremont

      Painting
      Attended advanced art classes in person and online. Assisted staff with a student who has autism.
      2020 – 2021
    • Aquinas Art Academy

      Drawing
      Accepted into Aquinas Art Academy as a freshman. Status has remained current snd active since 2018., I have met GPA and class requirements, and particpated in annual art show.
      2018 – Present
    • Kids Art

      Visual Arts
      Student artist of the month, art pieces displayed at annual art shows, assisted student(s) with autism during class.
      2010 – 2018
    • Diocese of San Bernardino

      Religious Art
      Bishop Barnes Poster Art Contest award winner. Art was displayed and distributed at the Diocese's yearly Gala.
      2014 – 2014
    • Los Angeles County Fair Photography Competitions

      Photography
      11 awards, to include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
      2016 – 2020
    • Riverside Art Museum

      Drawing
      Art piece won 1st place and was displayed in the gallery.
      2012 – 2012
    • Gallery SOHO Pomona Valley Art Association

      Painting
      Awards for paintings and pieces displayed in gallery.
      2015 – 2016
    • Los Angeles County Fair Art Competitions

      Painting
      18 Awards, to include Best in Show, 1st Places, and 2nd Places
      2011 – 2020
    • School of the Art Institute of Chicago

      Drawing
      Accepted and participated in SAIC's Summer Program for high school students.
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Trinity Lutheran Church — Assist with sorting food, packing giving bags, and distributing to the homeless and needy in our society. If they had cars, I would load the bags of food for them. Talking with each of them was most rewarding.
      2016 – 2020
    • Advocacy

      Autism Society — Promote, sell, and distribute the Autism Society’ annual calendar, that includes amazing artwork from individuals with autism.
      2018 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Aquinas Animation Club — Create thank you and Christmas animation cards to be emailed to doctors, nurses, and medical personnel. I served as a group leader.
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Tutor
      2019 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Latinos Serving Latinos - Azusa Pacific University — Student Advocate
      2019 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      Aquinas High School — Campus Ministry Leader that organizes and participates in school daily prayer, class retreats, prayer services, and Masses.
      2018 – Present
    • Volunteering

      City of Upland Volunteen Program — Volunteer and assist with programs for the community, youth, and senior citizens.
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      St. George Parish — Altar Server
      2015 – Present
    • Volunteering

      St. George Parish School — Teachers’ assistance for summer math program. Aid student(s) with autism.
      2019 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Bold Best Skills Scholarship
    Creativity! Art! Commitment! These are my best skills. Since I was in first grade, I enjoyed drawing to bring others happiness. My teachers and family would encourage me to share my vibrant imagination. When I won my first art award from the Riverside Art Museum as a child, it was exhilarating to see other's reaction to my art pieces and creativity. The world and life's journey can bring sadness and challenges, but I strive to inspire others with hope and faith through my art skills and abilities. My commitment is to bring hope through art. Hope inspires us to do the impossible and helps each individual carry on through the most demanding and burdensome trials. I have countless goals and dreams for my future, but there is one special ambition I plan to conquer, so I can share my talents with a special group of amazing people on earth. My brother has autism and he is the most wondrous person in my life. Taking art classes changed my bother's life. He enjoyed every minute of it, but it served as a therapy without him even knowing. Our art teachers were so patient with him, and after years of support this provided him other opportunities. I had the honor of experiencing the formation of my brother for five years, when we took art classes together. It is my dream to open an art studio and offer families like mine, who live with autism, this rewarding possibility. It would be my privilege in life to share my talents, skills, and abilities with students and their families who are searching for hope. As an artist, I seek to bring beauty into this world with colors, imagination, hope, and patience. By helping others, I will improve my skills and be the best me.