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Name: Whitney Beasley
Age: 18 years
Grade: Graduate
Hometown, State: Manassas, VA
Year you became member in Mu Eta Sigma: 2010
Describe why you enjoy math: I enjoy math because of the many tools it affords me. With basic arithmetic, I can keep track of my money and spend it wisely. I can use algebra to balance a chemical equation in stoichiometry. Geometry is useful when painting a room or figuring out what size pan I need to bake a cake. I can use calculus to find out if a car was actually speeding between two points using the instantaneous rate of change.
Describe how you anticipate using math in your future (job, hobbies, community service work, mentoring, research): I will definitely use math in my dream job as a Biochemist. It will give me the power to take precise measurements, predict exponential growth, perform stoichiometry, and record biological statistics, just to name a few. I also plan to use math to mentor others. The church I will be attending at VA Tech has a trailer park ministry and I plan to empower the kids there by teaching them math skills.
I have been involved in my community through the following service projects: Vacation Bible School, Hoops Magic (Community Mentoring Program), J-Team (food and school supplies drives, and A Child’s Joy (Christmas stockings for underprivileged children)
My favorite project was:_Hoops Magic, for the following reason: In the program, we were given a group of underprivileged kids to mentor and tutor. This was my favorite program because (1) I got to bring smiles to kids that didn’t normally get much attention, (2) I was able to pass-on some academic skills that I had, and (3) I was allowed an opportunity to share my faith with the kids.
I have set the following goals for myself for the next:
- 1 year: Run a half-marathon, stay on the Dean’s list at Northern VA Community College, graduate from high school, make a smooth transition into college-life, make A’s and B’s in all my college classes, serve and bring joy to those around me, and most importantly bring glory to God.
- 5 years: Graduate from college, land a job in a clinical laboratory, rent my first apartment, be a joy and light to everyone I come in contact with, and trust God in all things.
My parents (or other individual) have inspired me to consider: My parents have inspired me to consider how my actions and attitudes impact others. Also, one of my science teachers and his wife have inspired me to consider a career in science.
My favorite subject in school is, or has been: Science – particularly Biology and Chemistry
My favorite extra-curricular activity is, or has been: The homeschool co-op, Centreville Homeschool Enrichment Support Services, which I’ve been a part of, has been my favorite extra-curricular activity. I have enjoyed all the classes I have taken there and enjoyed time with friends.
The most challenging thing I have ever experienced is: In 4th grade, I went through a time of trial in figuring out who I was and what I believed. That year was the most challenging struggle I have ever experienced. However, it has grown me into the person I am today.
My greatest accomplishment to date has been: After that 4th grade year of turmoil, I came out stronger and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. This has been my greatest accomplishment.
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