Maverick White

I take great pride in living up to my name, Maverick. I want to question everything and by doing so I am in a constant state of learning. The image of the stars on this resume is my own astrophotography and is just one example of the many things that I pursue simply because I seek answers to questions. I am motivated by seeking answers, not necessarily by achieving accolades, although sometimes those come my way as well.

I seek a University environment that will challenge my thinking and raise new questions for me. I believe I can be a tremendous asset to the learning environment not only because I have work ethic and a strong basis of knowledge to work from, but also because a team would benefit from my kind, helpful, cooperative, and caring disposition.

• Honoree of CARNEGIE HALL ~ New York Invitational Music Festival, 2020

I was 13, in the 8th grade, and honored to be only one of 4 males in the orchestra, as well as chosen to be "First Chair" playing the violin. The 30 hours a week for 7 months of my dedication, practice, and rehearsals taught me that when a group of people work together, it can be magical.

After attending Curry summer music camp at NAU the summer of 2019, To better prepare for the difficult repertoire, I received a scholarship to work with a master suzuki violinist every week. As an online student with strong ambition to hone my craft, I developed a love for classical music and the violin at a very young age.

More than fifty young Verde Valley and Flagstaff musicians under the directions of Kristina Beachell were invited to perform in New York. The adjudicated event was to occur on March 16th, 2020. This was an extremely rare honor for a youth orchestra in a small western town. Our group of young hardworking musicians spent months preparing for this once in a lifetime experience.

Sadly, the plane was turned around on March 11th on the way to New York, when the pandemic brought the country to its feet. Although we were extremely disappointed we never made it to Carnegie Hall, we learned more in those 7 months than we could have ever imagined. I am grateful that I was part of such an amazing opportunity that solidified my talent and taught me that I could achieve literally anything I set my mind too.

• Tae Kwon Do Student

I am a Blue Belt Level on track for Black Belt within the next 16 months. I have been training with the KC's Family Tae Kwon Do dojo in the Verde Valley for 4 years with the goal of reaching Black Belt. I have received multiple recognitions for Student of the Week and Student of the Month and I have take on an important mentorship role for some of the younger students in the dojo.

• Self Taught Japanese Language

I am teaching myself the Japanese language in addition to the classes I have been taking in high school and at the University of Hawai'i. On Duolingo I have achieved nearly 40,000 XP in 700+ days straight of Japanese learning. I have also taken on the role of Teachers Assistant in my high school Japanese language class.