Peyton Ralston

My name is Peyton Ralston 19 years old and from Houston Texas. I am an Agriculture Leadership Development Major at Texas A&M University. I graduated from Memorial High School in May of 2023. I have been apart of numerous sports, programs, and philanthropy projects. I am a Tri Delta at Texas A&M and am looking to forward my involvement in the sorority during my sophomore year.

• Academic All State - Soccer, Recognized for being an upperclassman, making the All-State Team and having one of the highest GPAs out of all the All-State award winners
• Academic Excellence Award - Broadcasting, Recognized for outstanding effort and excellence in broadcasting coursework
• Most Spirited Player, MHS Field Hockey, Recognized for being the most spirited player on and off the field by the coaching staff
• Most Communicative Player - MHS Soccer, Award given by coach for being the most communicative player on and off the fields

• Team Captain, MHS Girls' Junior Varsity Soccer - (Elected), Met with referees before each game, Led pre-season workouts, warmups, and drills; helped new/younger members learn plays, Communicated updates, practice, and game information from coach to team members, Responsible for leading and motivating team, creating camaraderie, and mentoring younger teammates
• 9-10 Grade Level Representative, MHS Student Council - (Elected), Selected by peers in my grade level to serve on Student Council for two years, Worked with other council members to plan school-wide student events such as pep rallies, dress up days, and other events that rallied the students and created an inclusive and spirited atmosphere, Organized food drives to benefit students underserved schools within our district
• 9-11 Counselor, Chapelwood United Methodist Church VBS, Served as a Counselor for elementary-aged children, Helped teach and reinforce the daily Bible lessons; encourage kids to participate in group activities and arts/craft stations; served as a role model by participating in group devotionals and singing, Encouraged friendships between group members and maintained behavior expectations for all children

Date of Birth: 02/15/05

Agriculture Leadership and Development major at Texas A&M University 

Graduated in 2023 from Memorial High School

High School GPA 5.9286 (weighted); 3.78 (4.0 scale) Rank 233/591, 2nd Quarter
ACT Score: 30

• Volunteer, Youth Action Council (YAC) - Houston Zoo, 10-12, Participated in the YAC Houston Zoo Walk through leadership, fundraising and service, Organized a team of 40 youth volunteers, distributed volunteer bags, registered volunteers to walk, Donated and raised money for service dogs for American Veterans
• Volunteer, Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, 10-11, Prepared and served food to the homeless and less fortunate, Cleaned and organized kitchen; restocked kitchen with food from storage pantry, Facilitated the flow of diners from the serving line to tables; helped clean tables for new diners
• Kids' Meals Houston, 9-11, Decorated lunch sacks and prepared/filled bags with lunches and snacks to help feed hungry children, Provided meals on weekends/holidays for children who depend on free lunch programs at school
• Volunteer, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, 11-12, Helped organize, publicize, and lead a blood drive to replenish blood stores at GCRBC

MHS Girls' JV and Varsity Soccer - (Tryout required), 10-12, Attended daily practice in season; participated in all conference games and tournaments; played center defender and center midfielder positions, Team named undefeated district champions twice, Served as Team Captain (10) MHS Varsity Field Hockey (Tryout required), 10-12, Attended daily practice in season; participated in all conference games and tournaments, Played center midfield, center forward and outside defender positions Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club, 11-12, Attended bi-monthly Bible study which promoted spiritual growth and prayer, Listened to testimonials and fellowshipped with other members MHS Junior and Senior Girls' Dances, 11-12, Co-hosted annual school dance with other girls in my grade Houston Girls' Cotillion, 10-11, Member of a girls' social club from Houston area high schools, Co-hosted an annual dance with other members and invited guests Team Manager, MHS Boys' Lacrosse Team (Selected), 11, Attended all home and away games and area tournaments, Supported the coaching staff and team members; managed equipment and completed organization projects, Recorded video footage at games for skills clinics and cheered for team from the sidelines MHS Girls Helping Girls Club, 10, Member of club with outreach providing feminine hygiene kits to impoverished women and girls, Collected donations and attended "kit" parties for assembly of hygiene kits MHS Student World Affairs Council, 9, Attended monthly meetings where members shared presentations on the country of their choice, Learned the history, facts, and interesting details on different cultures, Club promoted inclusivity and tolerance of different cultures, religions, and traditions through education MHS Freshman Volleyball Team (Tryout required), 9, Played in bi-weekly district games and multi-day tournaments, Attended daily practice and weekly strength training to maintain strength and endurance. Texas A&M Tri Delta- Joined a sorority at Texas A&M fall of 2023, worked in philanthropy events, helped create sisterhood events, and worked with other members of my sorority to create opportunities on campus for Tri Delta to help.