The SFCA Senior Spotlight highlights members of the Class of 2021.
ABOUT ME
What extra-curricular or athletic activities are you involved with, including leadership roles, both in and out of school?
NHS, Junior Civitan President, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, peer ministry, eucharistic minister, student ambassadors, and Helping Paws
HONORS & AWARDS
Have you earned any honors or awards such as academic honors, honor rolls, athletic awards, fine arts honors, etc.?
English I Academic Excellence Award, Latin I Academic Excellence Award, AP Capstone Diploma, AP Scholar Award
COLLEGE & BEYOND
To which colleges have you applied, and to which ones have you been accepted thus far?
I have been accepted to: University of Tennessee, Clemson University,University of South Carolina, University of Georgia, Mercer University, Auburn University, University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi, Florida Atlantic University, and University of South Florida
I have been accepted to and will attend: Florida State University
What would you like to study in college, and what might be your long-term career goals?
Political Science on a Pre-Law Track with hopes of becoming an attorney
Have you applied for/received any college scholarship?
I have received scholarship offers from: Tennessee, South Carolina, Mercer, Auburn, Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, and FAU
SFCA’s INFLUENCE
How has SFCA impacted you or made a difference in your life? How has SFCA prepared you for life after graduation?
Saint Francis allowed to break out of my shell and transformed me into a young adult that is not afraid of public speaking or standing up for what is right. I was able to find the career path that interests me the most, which I would not have found at another school.
Luke Parker
ABOUT ME
What extra-curricular or athletic activities are you involved with, including leadership roles, both in and out of school?
Cross Country (4 years), Track (4 years), Honor Society, Student Government as Class Treasurer and Council V.P., and play the piano at Queen of Peace Parish masses.
HONORS & AWARDS
Have you earned any honors or awards such as academic honors, honor rolls, athletic awards, fine arts honors, etc.?
Honor Roll, AP Scholar, AP Diploma Certificate (Capstone Candidate), Pending AP Diploma
COLLEGE & BEYOND
To which colleges have you applied, and to which ones have you been accepted thus far?
I have applied to University South Florida, Florida State University, University of Florida, Columbia, Tufts, Emory, and UNC.
I have been accepted to University South Florida, Florida State University, and University of Florida
What would you like to study in college, and what might be your long-term career goals?
I would like to study biology on the Pre-med track.
Have you applied for/received any college scholarship?
I have received USF Presidential Scholarship – Honors College and FSU Academic Scholarship
SFCA’s INFLUENCE
Favorite memory/experience at SFCA (academic or athletic)?
Participating in Cross Country State Tournament for 2 years in a row with Coach Maggie. I enjoyed being part of the cross country and track team family.
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