| Congratulations! You have been selected as the 2003 "Outstanding Young Person of the Year" in Frederick County, Maryland, by the Optimist club of Frederick, Inc. Four Frederick County youth received letters that started like this. The Frederick Optimist's received almost thirty applications for the 2003 Youth Appreciation Week Scholarships. With so many marvelous applications the choice of who got these letters was a hard one for this years judges. The Optimist Club of Frederick, Inc. would like to thank all the youth of Frederick County that spend so much time giving back to their community. As the profiles below show the 2003 winners are outstanding youth. |
The 2003 Winners are: Click on picture to go to their profile |
 Ms. Carly Wright - Senior - Gov. Thomas Johnson High School |  Ms. Aparna Ramasesham
Senior, Frederick High School |  Mr. Bryan Rippeon -
Senior, Linganore High School |  Mr. Shane McCarrick -
Senior- Middletown High School |
| Ms. Carly Wright
Senior - Gov. Thomas Johnson High School Maryland Distinguished Scholars Finalist
National Honor Society, 11-12
Student Government Association, 9-12
Varsity Cheerleading Captain, 11-12
Gymnastics Coach/Instructor, Frederick County YMCA
Volunteer Dance Instructor (Student Teacher), Bettie Jane’s Center of Dance Art — teach classes weekly
My mother works long hours so I clean the house, do the laundry, do the grocery shopping, take out the trash, etc.
| Ms. Carly Wright -
Senior, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT and SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Academic Achievements: Maryland Distinguished Scholars Finalist National Honor Society, 11-12 Consecutive Honor Roll, Advanced Placement (AP) Classes, 9-12 Internship — The Weinberg Center for the Arts Responsible for Playbill Advertising, including selling, contracts with local businesses, designing playbills Internship — WAFY, Key 103.1 Radio Station
School Activities: Varsity Cheerleading Captain, 11-12 Varsity Cheerleading Squad, 9-12 National Honor Society, 11-12 National Cheerleaders Association All-American, 4 years Latin Club, 10-12 Spanish Club, 9 Student Government Association, 9-12 Senior Executive Junior Executive Sophomore Club Prom Coordinator — Refreshments Chairperson, 11 High School Drama Productions
Other Activities: Gymnastics Coach/Instructor, Frederick County YMCA Senior Dance Competitive Company — Bettie Jane’s Center of Dance Art, 6 years Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, and Irish Dance Company, 11 years Sales Associate, The Finish Line, 2003
Community Service Volunteer Dance Instructor (Student Teacher), Bettie Jane’s Center of Dance Art — teach classes weekly Benefit fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis resulting in over $40,000 raised Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Frederick County YMCA Volunteer — 8th Annual Great Frederick Fair 5K Race Volunteer — International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Dollars for Diabetes fundraisers Regular dance performances at Rockville Senior Center, North Hampton Nursing Home, Odd Fellows Home and Rock Creek School (mentally/physically challenged students)
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION ACTIVITIES: Through my childhood/teen years I was a member of Frederick Community Church, a non-denominational bible believing church until our pastor moved and we merged with Frederick Christian Fellowship 3 years ago. While at Frederick Community Church I purchased and wrapped Christmas gifts for all the city children that rode our bus to church and was a member of The King’s Kids, our youth group.
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: My home responsibilities are shared between my mother and I, as we are currently the only ones in our household I am informed and assist on decisions for all household responsibilities. My mother works long hours so I clean the house, do the laundry, do the grocery shopping, take out the trash, etc. I also work as a Gymnastics Instructor at the YMCA, teaching classes as well as giving private lessons for supplemental income.
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| Ms. Aparna Ramasesham
Senior, Frederick High School Math Engineering Science Association (MESA) 200 1-2004
National Honor Society 2002-2004
Varsity Outdoor Track 2000-2004
Frederick Memorial Hospital 2002-2004
Adopt-a-family program
Current GPA: 3.95 2000-Current
| Ms. Aparna Ramasesham
Senior, Frederick High School Extracurricular Activities: Science Club 2000-2004
Treasurer 2002-2003
Vice President 2003-2004 Math Engineering Science Association (MESA) 200 1-2004 National Honor Society 2002-2004 Class Executive Committee 2000-2001,2002-2004
President 2000-2001 Student Government Association 2002-2004 Make a difference Club 2002-2004 Young Democrat’s Club 2003-2004
Vice President 2003-2004
Sports: Other Activities (outside school + Community Service): Frederick Memorial Hospital 2002-2004 Earned 200+hours Trained new volunteers
Historical Society of Frederick Summer 2002 Student Aid for Ms.Crouse 2002-2003 Big Sweep Adopt-a-family program Adopt-a-road program
Honors: Current GPA: 3.95 2000-Current Maryland Distinguished Scholar-Honorable Mention Recognized at Frederick Memorial hospital for leadership and dedication. Varsity letter for Indoor and Outdoor Track Class Honors 2001-2002 General Proficiency and Distinction 2000-2001
Religious Denomination Activities: Taking Classical Indian music lessons for the past 11 years Teaching Indian Music to little kids Participating in the Chinmaya Mission in Walkersville by reading the “Bhagwad Gita” Learnt and taught some of the sacred scriptures of Hinduism like the Bhagwad Gita and Ramayana
Work/Internship: CVS Pharmacy — Pharmacy Service Associate October 2003-Current Internship at Frederick Memorial Hospital Summer 2003 Worked at the Pathology Lab and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Earned 150+ hours New York Trendz-Frederick Towne Mall Summers 2002 & 2003 Sales Associate
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| Mr. Bryan Rippeon -
Senior, Linganore High School PTSA Academic Award Maryland Distinguished Scholar National Society of High School Scholars Academic Achievement SGA Member Assisted in Linganore Community Show/ Santa’s Workshop Sunday School Helper (Ages 4-6) on 2nd Sunday each month Tutoring Elementary School
Students (1St Grade)
| Mr. Bryan Rippeon -
Senior, Linganore High School ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS and SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: AWARDS: GRADE(S): High Honor Roll 9th, 10th, 11th PTSA Academic Award 9th, 10th, 11th Who’s Who among American 9th, 10th, 11th
High School Scholars National Society of High School
Scholars Academic Achievement 11th Maryland Distinguished Scholar
(Honorable Mention) 11th Presidential Award 5th
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: GRADE(S): Linganore Boys Soccer 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
(captain 10th, 12th) Art Club 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th SGA Member 9th, 10th, 11th, Physics Club 11th, 12th
(vice president) National Honor Society 11th, 12th National Art Honor Society 11th, 12th
COMMUNITY SERVICE: SERVICE: GRADE(S): Assisted in Linganore Community
Show/ Santa’s Workshop 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Assistant Coach for LRC youth
Div.1 Boys Soccer Team 10th, 11th Tutoring Elementary School
Students (1St Grade) 11th, 12th Member of Frederick Historical Society 11th, 12th
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION ACTIVITIES: Sunday School Helper (Ages 4-6) on 2nd Sunday each month Attend Youth Service on Thursday Nights Youth Leader in Church Plays/Production
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES and WORK EXPERIENCE: HOME RESPONSIBILITIES: WORK EXPERIENCE: Glen F. Pritchett and Sons — Insurance Broker Start- July 2001 (Currently Working) Blockbuster Video
Start- Jan. 2003 End- Oct. 2003
Reason for Quitting: School Work and School Sport
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| Mr. Shane McCarrick -
Senior- Middletown High School Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention
Member of National Honor Society - junior and senior year:
Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes;
Chemistry tutor at Middletown High School;
plan and organize events for the youth of St. James including youth masses:
As the eldest of five children in the family; I am expected to set a good example and act as a role model for my brothers and sisters;
| Mr. Shane McCarrick -
Senior- Middletown High School ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT and SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: G.P.A.: 3.9 (unweighted); G.P.A.: 4.53(weighted): 10 Advanced Placement courses upon graduation; SAT score: 1350: Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention Member of National Honor Society - junior and senior year: Treasurer of National Honor Society 2-year member of JV Soccer Team; Co-captain of JV Soccer Team; 2-year member of Varsity Soccer Team. Co-captain of Varsity Soccer Team.
(received All-League Honorable Mention); 4-year member of Outdoor Track Team; Member of Indoor Track Team: 2-year member of Basketball Team; 2-year member of "It's Academic” Team (represented Middletown High School in the County Tournament - spring 2003 : Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Community Service Club Member.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Chemistry tutor at Middletown High School; Organizer of the Kids Carnival for the last seven years (proceeds from this Carnival that I founded ten years ago have benefited local organizations such as Children's Hospital. Middletown Food Bank; Middletown Valley People Helping People and the New York City 911 Firefighters Relief Fund. Myersville Volunteer Fire Company -see Frederick News Post Sunday. October 12. 2003 for coverage); hosted a foreign exchange student from France during the summer of 2002: Assisted Myersville Elementary School with their Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign by digging and planting vegetables as well as designing and building a fence - vegetables arc donated to Middletown Food Bank and Frederick Soup Kitchen.
RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION ACTIVITIES: Youth Representative on the St. James Catholic Church Parish Council in Boonsboro; plan and organize events for the youth of St. James including youth masses: designed. planned and implemented a Plant a Row for the Hungry youth garden; currently I maintain the garden and donate vegetables to the Middletown Food Bank.
HOME RESPONSIBILITIES and WORK EXPERIENCE As the eldest of five children in the family; I am expected to set a good example and act as a role model for my brothers and sisters; I am responsible for my younger siblings when they return from school if my mother is at a substitute teaching job: On nights when my dad is teaching (he teaches 8th grade during the day and high school students on Tuesday & Thursday evenings) I am responsible for insuring that my siblings have done their homework (also helping them in geometry and algebra) and assisting my mom with evening chores; Started my own lawn mowing business (McCarrick Brothers Lawn Service) in summer of 2000 and have cut lawns during the spring. summer and fall ever since this time: delivered flyers for Ross's General Store in Myersville from 1998-2000: Employed at Ross's General Store as a clerk and assistant since May 2003.
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