Andrew Murrell

Student Representative, Bellville ISD Board of Trustees

• Served as the inaugural Student Representative on the BISD Board of Trustees.
• Assisted with the creation and development of the BISD Student-Run School Store.
• Created programs and opportunities for both college bound and non-college bound peers: initiated reform of student transcripts to highlight participation in honors/AP classes and assisted with the development of CTE programs to teach trade-specific knowledge.
• Promoted student engagement in local government.

Captain, BHS Speech & Debate

• Lead research and case writing.
• Mentor up-and-coming debaters.
• Cultivate skills vital for my future aspirations in business and public service.

President, BHS Student Council

• Organize and facilitate fortnightly meetings.
• Coordinate with local organizations to identify service initiatives.
• Previously served as Corresponding Secretary (11th) and Representative (9th-10th).

Class President

• Elected class president for four consecutive years.
• Deliver speeches at all school events.
• Independently planned prom: selected venue and theme, hired local DJ, organized sale of tickets.

President, BHS National Honor Society

• Currently meeting with local leaders to identify community issues and expand service opportunities.
• Planning to increase member retention rate and engagement.

Member, BHS University Interscholastic League Academics Team

• Active UIL competitor in STEM, Humanities, and Arts competitions.
• Leading recruitment and increasing participation in academic competitions.

2022 Global Champion, Destination Imagination Improvisational Challenge

• Selected as champion among 100+ teams from 30+ countries at DI’s Global Competition.
• Unique challenge combined improvisational acting and engineering
• Practiced weekly for six months to prepare for regional, state, and global competitions.

Volunteering

• 200+ hours served with a variety of organizations.

College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program

• Excellence in an underrepresented rural/small town: High-percentile PSAT score and strong academic record.

Statesman, Texas Boys State

• One of two students selected from Austin County to attend Texas Boys State.
• Elected to serve as Mayor of Scott City, State Party Delegate, and Chairman of the Federalist Campaign Committee.
• Social/print media and grassroots campaign efforts led to 100% voter turnout for Scott City, 95% voter turnout for the Federalist Party, and a near sweep of the general election by the Federalist Party.
• Nominated to return to Texas Boys State as a counselor.

Attendee, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar

• One of three students from Bellville HS selected to attend the HOBY Texas Gulf Coast Seminar.

Student of the Year in AP Environmental Science

• Awarded for outstanding performance, dedication, and passion in the subject of Environmental Science.

Student of the Year in Advanced English II

• Awarded for exemplary writing ability and dedication to the subject.

Academic Excellence Award

• Awarded in grades 9-11 for maintaining a grade average of 90+ in each enrolled course.