Priscilla Matthews

Ambitious and dedicated pre-law college student who is determined and future-focused. Willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brining strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver quick to learn new processes.

• Honor roll, 9-12
• HSSA Golf State Championship, 10
• Geoengineering Award, 9
• 2nd Place in Regional Fair, 10
• 2nd Place in State Fair, 10
• Ricoh Sustainability Award, 10
• Mu Alpha Theta Award, 10
• Won Judges Choice in PS3, 2022
• Semi-finalist for Hawai'i JSHS, 2023
• OSHA10 Certification
• National Hispanic Recognition Award by BigFuture

• Hygiene Pass Out, 2020, Participated in creating packets full of hygienic products (toothpaste, tampons, combs, etc.) and offered them to the community in a drive-by pickup.
• School Supplies Pass Out, 2021, Participated in passing out school supplies filled inside drawstring bags to the community in a drive-by pickup.
• Beach Cleanup, 2022, Participated in Beach Cleanup run by Environmental Club.
• Halloween Bash, 2022, Worked shifts in a Halloween event at the local mall. This included setting up, cleaning up, and overseeing games included.
• Beach Cleanup, 2023, Did 3 beach cleanups for science fair project.
• Kapa'a Middle School STEM Night, 2023, Presented and explained about science fair for Kapa'a Middle School.

Girls Golf (2021-2023): Member of Kauai High School Golf Team. Attended state competition in 10th grade.

Climate Action Club (2021-2022): Member for one year. Attended beach clean-ups.

Team Unify (2020-2023): Member since freshman year. Appointed to Vice President junior year.

Mock Trial (2021-2024): Joined as a sophomore. Appointed to captain junior and senior. Attended the Providence Cup in Denver before the state case was released. Traveled to Nebraska to scrimmage various opponents.

Student Government (2020-2024): Joined as a freshman. Freshman Class Vice President, Sophomore Class President, ASB Vice President Junior Year, ASB Head Representative, and Hawaii State Student Council Representative Senior Year. 

Jazz Band (2017-Present): Joined as a 6th grader for piano. Played all three years of middle school. Played piano in high school for three years. 

Piano (2009-Present): Have played in hundreds of concerts and competitions. Have had Superior Ratings in National Piano Guild Auditions. Received numerous awards and commendations for my playing. 

Intensive Law and Trial (2022): Attended a 10-day program at Stanford Program to learn about the law with lectures from Stanford law professors and other guests from around the country.

Keiki Caucus Legislative Internship (2023): Shadowed a Hawaii State Representative to learn civil knowledge and the legislative process. Installed menstrual products in Kauai High School's restrooms as a passion project. 

United States Senator Brian Schatz Legislative Internship (2023-2024): Worked for US Hawai'i Senator Brian Schatz, assisted office staff and presented bill proposals to the Senator

Pledge to Our Keiki (2023-present): Pledge to Our Keiki is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability, environmental awareness, and encourages the use of natural resources.  

Science Fair (2017-2023): Participated in the Regional and State level fairs for 5 years. 7th grade to 11th grade. Obtained numerous awards. Hold the record on the island for most times doing a science fair project.

• Hiking
• Reading
• Mock Trial
• Golf