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Veronica Fish

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Bold Points

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1x

Finalist

Bio

I am Veronica Fish, a student at Mira Costa High School. Having grown up in another country, I have a very rich cultural background; I am very proud of my Hispanic culture, and enjoy sharing elements of my culture with my peers. I am passionate about health and computer science, and hope to major in CS or pre-Med in college. I also have been dancing for seven years at a pre-professional level. My weekly ballet schedule is over 20 hours! I'm also a very active member of my community: I am part of numerous committees that focus on supporting the health of my peers. Furthermore, I've led several independent initiatives such as two workshops at LACOE's Youth Advocacy Leadership Conference, and Stanford's Tobacco Toolkit presentations. I love academia, and devote all my free time to research. I am part of the AP Capstone program, and I know I want to pursue a PHD after college, as I am truly passionate about research. My best qualities are my unparalleled work ethic and determination. I have always earned perfect grades in school, and I have the drive to succeed at the most advanced level.

Education

Mira Costa High School

High School
2020 - 2024
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
    • Medicine
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Biotechnology
    • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Test scores:

    • 1480
      PSAT

    Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Science or Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      PHD, Professor, Software Engineer, Doctor

      Sports

      Dancing

      2016 – Present8 years

      Awards

      • Spotlight Dance Cup 1st place
      • Ballet Beyond Borders Gold Medal
      • Ballet Beyond Borders Gold Medal
      • Spotlight Dance Cup Diamond Award

      Research

      • Computer Science

        AP Capstone Program — Researcher
        2021 – Present

      Arts

      • Ballet California

        Dance
        Nutcracker 2019, Bravo 2020, Nutcracker 2021
        2019 – Present
      • Lauridsen Ballet Centre

        Dance
        Carnival of the Animals 2019, Camp 2020
        2019 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Ballet California — mentor
        2019 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Latino Scholars Union at Mira Costa High School — mentor
        2020 – 2021
      • Advocacy

        Mothers Against Drunk Driving — I participated in a fishbowl discussion to bring the youth's perspective in creating legislation against substance abuse.
        2021 – 2021
      • Advocacy

        TUPE LACOE Youth Advocacy Leadership Conference — I was a featured presenter who independently created and led two 45-minute workshops hundreds of students, to empower them to fight against substance abuse in their own schools.
        2020 – 2021
      • Advocacy

        STANFORD Tobacco Prevention Toolkit — I prepared and presented two ~30 minute presentation with content from Stanford University’s Tobacco Prevention Toolkit. I also led and coordinated several interactive activities to promote a deeper understanding of the material for my peers.
        2021 – 2021
      • Advocacy

        Wellness Committee at Mira Costa — Produced, directed, filmed, and edited dozens of videos shown to all students at Mira Costa High School
        2020 – Present
      • Advocacy

        Mira Costa High School — Project leader/coordinator - public speaking
        2020 – 2021
      • Volunteering

        Red Cross — Volunteer
        2021 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Beach Cities Health District — Community Engagement Lead
        2019 – Present
      • Advocacy

        Beach Cities Health District — Community Engagement Lead
        2019 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Bold Joy Scholarship
      Early-morning studying sessions, the rush of adrenaline after landing four flawless pirouettes en pointe, and the sweet smell of my abuela's flan—Joy is made up of the little things, life's simple pleasures. One of my greatest sources of happiness is my love for learning. Illuminated by the first few rays of sunlight, my fingers flick through the pages of a thick textbook, and my eyes open wide with awe. Notebooks of detailed, color-coded notes, the thrill of solving a complicated math problem, and the warm, flush of excitement in my cheeks when I understand something new, fills my heart with satisfaction and joy. "Five, six, seven, eight," I whisper, leaping into the air. I feel my muscles stretch as my feet leave the ground, gliding like a dolphin jumping out of water . Adrenaline rushes through my body, and my face glows with exhilaration. Ballet, although so physically demanding and impossible to perfect, fills me with joy. Each successfully executed move makes me swell with pride, as years of hard work have led me to these moments. Finally, I find happiness in the little moments I spend with my abuela. I love her warm embrace, her funny stories, and the fragrance of my favorite traditional foods. I even love to listen to her bicker with my mother or berate me on my choice of clothing. With my grandmother, every second is precious. I seek out joy by appreciating all these moments. I'm so grateful for the little things, the simple pleasures that make every day special and exciting. Although each individual moment of bliss may seem insignificant, like a single drop of water in a never-ending void, all together each drop accumulates to form an ocean of fulfillment and joy.
      New Year, New Opportunity Scholarship
      Here is a link to my creative introduction! Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/116tZxMvvOCL9JmJv-ddMna4HMPqXfDUri9V3hp71ivA/edit?usp=sharing
      Bold Happiness Scholarship
      Early-morning studying sessions, the rush of adrenaline after landing four flawless pirouettes en pointe, and the sweet smell of my abuela's flan—Joy is made up of the little things, life's simple pleasures. One of my greatest sources of happiness is my love for learning. Illuminated by the first few rays of sunlight, my fingers flick through the pages of a thick textbook, and my eyes open wide with awe. Notebooks of detailed, color-coded notes, the thrill of solving a complicated math problem, and the warm, flush of excitement in my cheeks when I understand something new, fills my heart with satisfaction and joy. "Five, six, seven, eight," I whisper, leaping into the air. I feel my muscles stretch as my feet leave the ground, gliding like a dolphin jumping out of water . Adrenaline rushes through my body, and my face glows with exhilaration. Ballet, although so physically demanding and impossible to perfect, fills me with joy. Each successfully executed move makes me swell with pride, as years of hard work have led me to these moments. Finally, I find happiness in the little moments I spend with my abuela. I love her warm embrace, her funny stories, and the fragrance of my favorite traditional foods. I even love to listen to her bicker with my mother or berate me on my choice of clothing. With my grandmother, every second is precious. I'm so grateful for the little things, the simple pleasures that make every day special and exciting. Although each individual moment of bliss may seem insignificant, like a single drop of water in a never-ending void, all together each drop accumulates to form an ocean of happiness.
      Bold Simple Pleasures Scholarship
      Early-morning studying sessions, the rush of adrenaline after landing four flawless pirouettes en pointe, and the sweet smell of my abuela's flan—Joy is made up of the little things, life's simple pleasures. One of my greatest sources of happiness is my love for learning. Illuminated by the first few rays of sunlight, my fingers flick through the pages of a thick textbook, and my eyes open wide with awe. Notebooks of detailed, color-coded notes, the thrill of solving a complicated math problem, and the warm, flush of excitement in my cheeks when I understand something new, fills my heart with satisfaction and joy. "Five, six, seven, eight," I whisper, leaping into the air. I feel my muscles stretch as my feet leave the ground, gliding like a dolphin jumping out of water . Adrenaline rushes through my body, and my face glows with exhilaration. Ballet, although so physically demanding and impossible to perfect, fills me with joy. Each successfully executed move makes me swell with pride, as years of hard work have led me to these moments. Finally, I find happiness in the little moments I spend with my abuela. I love her warm embrace, her funny stories, and the fragrance of my favorite traditional foods. I even love to listen to her bicker with my mother or berate me on my choice of clothing. With my grandmother, every second is precious. I seek out joy by appreciating all these moments. I'm so grateful for the little things, the simple pleasures that make every day special and exciting. Although each individual moment of bliss may seem insignificant, like a single drop of water in a never-ending void, all together each drop accumulates to form an ocean of fulfillment and joy.
      Bold Joy Scholarship
      Early-morning studying sessions, the rush of adrenaline after landing four flawless pirouettes en pointe, and the sweet smell of my abuela's flan—Joy is made up of the little things, life's simple pleasures. One of my greatest sources of happiness is my love for learning. Illuminated by the first few rays of sunlight, my fingers flick through the pages of a thick textbook, and my eyes open wide with awe. Notebooks of detailed, color-coded notes, the thrill of solving a complicated math problem, and the warm, flush of excitement in my cheeks when I understand something new, fills my heart with satisfaction and joy. "Five, six, seven, eight," I whisper, leaping into the air. I feel my muscles stretch as my feet leave the ground, gliding like a dolphin jumping out of water . Adrenaline rushes through my body, and my face glows with exhilaration. Ballet, although so physically demanding and impossible to perfect, fills me with joy. Each successfully executed move makes me swell with pride, as years of hard work have led me to these moments. Finally, I find happiness in the little moments I spend with my abuela. I love her warm embrace, her funny stories, and the fragrance of my favorite traditional foods. I even love to listen to her bicker with my mother or berate me on my choice of clothing. With my grandmother, every second is precious. I seek out joy by appreciating all these moments. I'm so grateful for the little things, the simple pleasures that make every day special and exciting. Although each individual moment of bliss may seem insignificant, like a single drop of water in a never-ending void, all together each drop accumulates to form an ocean of fulfillment and joy.
      Bold Perseverance Scholarship
      "Da-ding..." A faint, two-toned chime echoed from my phone, across the room, the sound surging towards me like a tidal wave. Instantly, I felt every muscle in my body tighten and my fists clench, digging my fingernails deep into my flesh. That was the fourth email in one hour. "Reminder: LACOE's Youth Advocacy Leadership Conference," the subject line read. My eyes glazed over the rest of the email, several pages long. I definitely didn't need reminding. The conference had been the only thing on my mind since Beach Cities Health District nominated me as a workshop leader five months prior. I was responsible for leading two 45-minute presentations about substance abuse in an event with hundreds of middle-schoolers, high-schoolers, influential community leaders, and professionals in the field. Although I was thrilled to have been selected for such an amazing opportunity, after five months of grueling labor—brainstorming, planning, researching, writing, rehearsing, refining, consulting with my mentors, and incessant trial-and-error—all the enthusiasm I held in the first few months turned into anxiety and self-doubt. I feared disappointing my mentors at BCHD, and, most importantly, I feared disappointing myself. Emails flooded my inbox daily, setting new parameters to my presentation and reminding me of pressing deadlines. As the conference date approached, I felt completely overwhelmed. Despite my anxiety, I was able to persevere through passion. I am truly passionate about advocating for the mental health of my peers and educating them about the dangers of substance abuse; this passion gave me the strength to persevere. In the end, the conference was a total success! Several community leaders were so impressed with my work that they offered me even more leadership opportunities. Overall, this experience taught me that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable expectations, with enough perseverance, I can achieve anything!