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Treylen Parker

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Nominee

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Finalist

Education

Uplift Hampton Preparatory H S

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    High School

  • Majors of interest:

    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Public Relations and Communications

    • Dream career goals:

    • Content Contributor

      TheCheerBuzz
      2022 – Present2 years

    Research

    • English Language and Literature, General

      Uplift Hampton Preparatory for International Baccalaureate — Student
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • Uplift Hampton

      Graphic Art
      2021 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      American Heart Association — Water Volunteer and Performer
      2017 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship
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