AUDREY CORNELIUS

• Brentwood Academy Journalism EDITOR / Yearbook Staff, 10, 11, 12

Manage yearbook design and production, from writing stories to leading content, layout, and theme for the entire publication. 

• Big Brothers / Big Sisters Program, 11, 12

Serve as a mentor and friend to middle school students as they transition into life at Brentwood Academy. Writing encouraging notes to my little sister and spending time with her over lunch.

• Sisters and Philanthropy Girls Cotillion, 9, 10, 11

Participated in a sisterhood-based program similar to a high school sorority. Took part in group bonding events, mentored younger members. Focused on service, fundraising, and personal growth through community involvement and leadership opportunities.

• Young Life Member/leader, 9, 10, 11, 12

Helped restart and grow Young Life at Brentwood Academy by encouraging student involvement and building community. Participated in weekly gatherings with games, discussions, and faith-based lessons. Attended camps that deepened relationships and spiritual growth.

• Waygo Youth Group, 9, 10, 11, 12

Participated in a county-wide youth group that combined Bible study with games and fellowship. Gathered regularly with students from different schools to grow in faith and build community across the area.

• Brentwood Academy Pickleball Club, 11, 12

Meet regularly to play pickleball and connect with students across different grades. Learn the rules and strategies of the sport while building friendships and promoting a fun, active community on campus.

• Brentwood Academy Spanish Club, 11, 12

Participated in group dinners at local Mexican restaurants, where we practiced ordering and conversing in Spanish. Gained confidence in speaking while learning more about the culture in a real-world setting.

• Joe Campbell Service Day / Nolensville Food Pantry, 9, 10

Participate in a school-wide service venture where small groups of students and faculty

volunteer in the Nashville community. Served at the Nolensville Food Pantry each year.

• Young Life Fundraising Dinner Volunteer, 9, 10, 11

Served at fundraising dinners and shared my personal story to help connect with and inspire supporters.

• Brentwood Academy Christmas Event Volunteer, 9, 10

Assisted with activities to spread holiday cheer and create a fun experience for families in our community.

• Florida Beach Cleanup Volunteer, 10
• Special Olympics Cheer Volunteer, 11

Volunteered to teach cheer skills and support children with special needs during practice sessions.

• Church Nursery Worker, 9, 10, 11

Cared for young children during church services to allow parents to attend and not worry about their kids.

• Crossways at Pepperdine Homeless Camp Worker, 11

• Brentwood Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleader, 9, 10, 11
• Brentwood Academy Varsity Football Sideline Cheerleader, 9, 10, 11
• Brentwood Academy Track & Field Shot Put/Discus, 10, 11
• Intramural Church League Flag Football, 9, 10, 11

• National Honor Society, 11
• Honor Roll