Cynthia M. Ghannoum

Resourceful, organized, and hard-working college freshman with a driven curiosity to learn in academia through a 3-fold path of psychology, medicine, and vocal performance.

Volunteerism:

Discovery Club (Grade 11)- Working to help around where I am needed in summer of 2022. Church Choir (Grades 7-12) - Singing during services on Sundays. (1.5hrs/wk.)

Armenian Festival (Grades 6-currently) - helped with: Dishes, coffee, food service, etc. (6-12 hrs)

Leadership:

Youth events coordinator at St. Sahag Armenian Church- link the parish council and youth group to create activities (ex: annual end-of -summer retreat, bible study with other churches) (Currently)

Choir manager for the year 2022-23 Alto section leader (Grade 12)

Speech team captain (Grades 11-12)

Mounds Park Underground Orchestra (MUO)- club co-president (Grades 11-12)

Music:

Vocal Concert Choir (Grades 10-12)- Alto 2. Selected by audition

Madrigal Singers (Grades 10-12) more challenging pieces. Selected by audition

Forensics:

Speech Team (Grades 9-12)

State finalist (8th place) at MNHSL Class A state tournament in Great Speeches (Grade 12)

Section finalist (2nd place) in the 4A sections tournament in Great Speeches (Grades 11- 12)

Minnesota All-State Choir -member

Minnesota All-State Speech -member

National Speech and Debate Association -member

St. Albans School of Public Service- alumni member

National Society of High School Scholars- member

Singing is a tool of self-expression and de-stress. I enjoy connecting through music with others in choir. Continuing my love for music in a college as a current member of the University of Minnesota University Singers.