Kalvary Hawkins

Graduating senior at No. 1 High School in NJ/No. 6 in US.

Fluent in English and Mandarin; conversant in Spanish.

Member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

2014 Distinguished Participant, Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC): Becoming Leaders of Change (Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xi'an, China).

2013-2014 Henkel Industries (North American Division) Intern; studied calculated chemistry; explored ways ions can be used to increase sustainability, and uncovered new chemical compositions.

In partnership with Newark Academy and Houses to Homes, helped build homes for deserving families in Antigua, Guatemala.

Recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence (twice awarded)

Past participant in Montclair State University's Gifted & Talented Program.

Named to John Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth (multiple years).

Athlete (Black Belt, Ninjitsu; Varsity Football; Varsity Basketball; Lacrosse; Soccer).

NJ State Champion in Martial Arts in Forms (2007 Garden State Games).

Active in school leadership, cultural clubs, and the arts. Co-Captain of NA Varsity Football Team; Leader of NA Diminuendo Choral Group; President of Support the Troops.

Dedicated to community service and charitable works.

Possesses an assiduous, indefatigable work ethic and hunger for learning.

Passionate about math, logic, science, computer science, music, and photography.

Soon to be software engineering and business double major (accounting minor).

Global citizen eager to contribute to the betterment of the world

Typical teenager seeking the answers to the question, "Why not?"