Eric

“Cherokee gave me the opportunity to meet so many people and explore different courses. These opportunities refined who I am today by allowing me to discover my passions and sense of belonging. The taste of Cherokee pride provides me with grit when tasked with responsibilities. These moments structured my time management skills, study strategies, and critical thinking. I really appreciate the hardworking teachers and informative counselors who gave me advice for my future.”

Activities: Future Business Leaders of America Vice President, Chess Club, Ukraine Club, Asian Culture Club, T.E.A.M.S./STEM Club, Varsity Volleyball, Wrestling, Track, Wharton Global Youth Program Stock Competition Leader, Project Lead the Way

Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, Technology Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, College Board AP Scholar with Honor, NJ Governor School of Engineer Nominee, Future Business Leaders of America 4x States Qualifier, Super Chief Award, Math Laureate Award, Science Laureate Award, Presidential Academic Excellence Award, Presidential Volunteer Award, SAT Recognition - 1400 or Higher Across Multiple Administrations of the SAT, Principal's List

Community Service: Within the nonprofit organization Cherry Hill Huaxia Chinese School, I taught various levels of Math and Science to elementary to middle school kids. I also spent time assisting teachers in Art and Chinese classes. I helped mentor Gifted & Talented students at DeMasi Middle School in enrichment courses such as Marine Biology. For athletics, I participated in the Sports Unity program, where all students can express their enjoyment of sports. I helped facilitate annual 5k races run by the Asian American Alliance in South Jersey. For the environment, my FBLA advisor and I organized local park cleanups for picking up trash. 

Post-Secondary Education: Rutgers University

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Career Aspirations: My aspirations are based on innovation and problem-solving but with a mix of entrepreneurship. I aim to work in fields that contribute to sustainability, which allows me to tackle real-world problems with an ethical mindset. I want to utilize design experience and STEM principles to develop environmentally impactful products. Paired with marketability and manufacturability, I want to make changes in both the consumer and commercial worlds.