Daniel Terk
Houston ,TX
Summary
Daniel Terk is a Senior at Energy Institute High School. In his years of high school he has:
- 4.0 GPA, Top 10%
- Lead 5 Clubs
- Raised 15,000 Dollars in Charity (via JTPI)
- Founded 2 Clubs
- Volunteered for over 2,000 Hours
- Competed at Cities, Regionals, Districts, and States
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Climate Club Treasurer
Energy Institute High School Climate Club
12.2023 - Current
- Effectively managed clubs finances.
- Ensured club was never in red since start.
- Doubled clubs budget via investments.
Kickboxing Club Founder
Energy Institute High School
07.2023 - Current
- Started our schools first self defense club.
- Has built confidence for 10+ students.
- Teaches essential skills and encourages fitness.
Debate Coach
Energy Institute High School
10.2022 - Current
- Coach of one of the best teams in the city.
- Personally mentored multiple regional and district champs.
- Wrote the guide for congressional debate for my school.
School Ambassador
Energy Institute High School
09.2022 - Current
- One of the 20 students representing our school.
- Ran weekly school tours.
- Assisted in all after school events.
- Recognized by principle and administration.
Scholar Operations Team
Atlas Scholars
06.2022 - Current
- During my time in the Atlas Scholars program, I have taken a leadership position in the day to day operations.
- In the last year I have become Head of Operations and successfully planned the first completely scholar lead event.
- First scholar to connect Alumni board to day to day operations.
Jewish Student Union President
Energy Institute High School JSU
08.2021 - Current
- First president to establish consistent meeting times/sponsor.
- Was invited to a Presidents conference.
- Saw the largest influx of Jewish students in the clubs history.
Finance Club Founder
Energy Institute High School
07.2021 - Current
- Faster growing club in schools history.
- Gained 30 members in a week.
- Lead investment challenges and encourages financial literacy with rewards for strong investment.
- Held current events with 10+ people each meeting to build an understanding of the world around us.
Competitive Speech/Debate
Energy Institute High School
06.2021 - Current
- State Ranked Debater
- #1 in the District for Extemporaneous Speaking
- Top 3 in Congressional Debate
- Houston Urban Debate League Recognized Competitor
Health Museum Volunteer
Health Museum
06.2019 - Current
- 2,000+ hours volunteering with children.
- Became head volunteer coordinator.
- Assisted in multiple camps organization.
- Worked with head of summer activates.
NCSY Chapter Board
NCSY
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Was one of 5 members on the NCSY Chapter Board
- Oversaw the weekly activity planning for all years involved.
- Saw the highest Jewish student turnout in years during my time in the organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Energy Institute Highschool
Houston, TX06.2025
Skills
AP Calculus
AP Pre Calculus
AP Psychology
AP World History
AP US History
AP Literature and Composition
AP Language and Composition
AP Research
Timeline
Climate Club Treasurer
Energy Institute High School Climate Club
12.2023 - Current
Kickboxing Club Founder
Energy Institute High School
07.2023 - Current
Debate Coach
Energy Institute High School
10.2022 - Current
School Ambassador
Energy Institute High School
09.2022 - Current
Scholar Operations Team
Atlas Scholars
06.2022 - Current
NCSY Chapter Board
NCSY
09.2021 - 06.2023
Jewish Student Union President
Energy Institute High School JSU
08.2021 - Current
Finance Club Founder
Energy Institute High School
07.2021 - Current
Competitive Speech/Debate
Energy Institute High School
06.2021 - Current
Health Museum Volunteer
Health Museum
06.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Energy Institute Highschool