Catalina Martinez

Detail-oriented and energetic team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service.

• The Washington Journalism and Media Conference, Junior Correspondent Interviewed journalists about their experiences and tips for working in the American press. Exposed to the processes, life-styles, and challenges of journalists, publishers, and editors in Washington, D.C..

• 9th Performance Literature, Academic Award Recipient Analyzed, cut, and interpreted pieces to perform at speech and debate tournaments. Most improved and dedicated to the class and tournaments attended.
• 9th Bellaire Forensic Tournament Finalist Dramatic Interpretation
• 9th Bellaire Forensic Tournament Finalist Poetry
• 10th Most Improved Musician in Orchestra, Fine Art Award Recipient SJSAA Orchestra
• 10th Perseverance Award St. Agnes Forensics Team
• 10th Outstanding Varsity Oral Interpretation St. Agnes Forensics Team
• 11th State Tournament Qualifier Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools
• 11th Outstanding Oral Interpretation St. Agnes Forensics Team
• 11th National Hispanic Scholar Finished all Spanish classes with a 90 or above. Participate in meetings and events regarding this club.
• 11th - 12th National Honors Society Awarded to juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Members exemplify leadership, service, and scholarship. Complete 10 hours of community service.

• 10th - 12th Houston Food bank, Volunteer Assisted underprivileged people and families in the greater Houston area. Helped package, organize, separate, and clean the warehouse and food bundles.
• 11th Camp Blessing, Counselor Summer camp for children, young adults, and adults with autism. Worked with and took care of the children in the camp.

9th - 11th SJSAA Chamber Orchestra, Member Practiced for and performed in two concerts per season. Led the section as a section leader sophomore year.

9th - 12th Speech and Debate Forensics Team, Member and Practice Leader Competed in district and regional speech tournaments. Qualified for district all four years, and named finalist for two years.

9th - 12th Theatre, Member and Co-President Performed, helped, and participated in productions for St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit. Member of the International Thespian Society for three years. Mentor to novice actors. Acted in seven productions.

9th - 10th Diversity Club, Member Informed and fundraised for different groups in Houston. Helped plan annual Diversity Pageant. Coordinated with other members to educate and support people a part of the SAA community about racial and cultural events and issues.

10th - 12th Latin American Youth Association, Member and Officer Collaborated with members to organize and plan meetings and presentations. Created a safe space to learn and converse about issues regarding Latin America and Latinos.

11th The Feminist Knitting Club, Vice President Created a safe space for people in the St. Agnes Academy to talk about issues and events regarding women and women influence. Organized meetings and supplies for the club.

11th - 12th Pink Club, Member Club centered around breast cancer awareness. Participated in meetings and donation drives.