Ways to Describe School Activities
Descriptions need to be short and sweet. No need to include the name of the organization or your role (that should already be listed). You have 150 characters, so choose your words wisely!
Member of a Club / Organization
Advocated for mental health awareness by participating in education and fundraising events; grew organization to 50 active members in 2 years
Participate in a Sport
Trained fifteen hours per week; organized practice drills; mentored younger athletes; medaled at league championships, qualified for state competition
Member of Student Council
Participated in monthly meetings; led recruitment initiatives; chaired committee to address school dress code issues; recognized at Principal's Round Table
Yearbook or Newspaper
Wrote monthly sports articles for school newspaper; interviewed athletes and coaches; worked efficiently under tight deadlines
PALS / Peer Mentoring
Chosen through competitive application process; mentored 3 at-risk elementary kids; participated in crafts and activities to help build self-esteem and a positive outlook
Robotics / Decathalon
Competed in local and regional competitions; researched complex concepts that contributed to numerous team victories; state finalists
School Musical / Play
Directed the set-design team; designed and constructed elaborate backgrounds for productions such as Oliver, Hamlet, and Grease
Band / Orchestra
1st Chair Violinist; assist with leading regular practices; responsible for set up and take down; mentor to new musicians; numerous awards
Advocated for mental health awareness by participating in education and fundraising events; grew organization to 50 active members in 2 years
Participate in a Sport
Trained fifteen hours per week; organized practice drills; mentored younger athletes; medaled at league championships, qualified for state competition
Member of Student Council
Participated in monthly meetings; led recruitment initiatives; chaired committee to address school dress code issues; recognized at Principal's Round Table
Yearbook or Newspaper
Wrote monthly sports articles for school newspaper; interviewed athletes and coaches; worked efficiently under tight deadlines
PALS / Peer Mentoring
Chosen through competitive application process; mentored 3 at-risk elementary kids; participated in crafts and activities to help build self-esteem and a positive outlook
Robotics / Decathalon
Competed in local and regional competitions; researched complex concepts that contributed to numerous team victories; state finalists
School Musical / Play
Directed the set-design team; designed and constructed elaborate backgrounds for productions such as Oliver, Hamlet, and Grease
Band / Orchestra
1st Chair Violinist; assist with leading regular practices; responsible for set up and take down; mentor to new musicians; numerous awards
Cassie Friend
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Katy | Houston | Online