Rocco Vasoli

I am starting my second year at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I plan on majoring in electrical engineering and have already completed Honors Physics I and II, Calculus I and II and Multivariable, and Intro to Computing Systems. I am looking for a technical internship over the summer of 2025 that will further develop my skills and depth of knowledge in electrical engineering.

Over the Spring and Summer of 2023 and 2024, I worked as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) at the Monticello Community Center. I monitored every swimmer at our pools while enforcing rules to give every visitor a safe, welcoming, and pleasant experience. As a swim instructor, I taught every level of Red Cross' Learn-to-Swim program from preschool-level 5. I adapted each lesson plan to best accommodate our class's needs and curriculum, and I recorded how each swimmer was doing. At the end of each lesson block, I gave feedback on what expectations they exceeded, and what they needed to improve at.

I graduated valedictorian from Monticello High School, while I participated in multiple extra-curricular activities. I played trumpet in our school's wind ensemble (top band), I've played soccer and lettered in cross country, and I am a 5 - time varsity swimmer and 3 - time varsity track and field athlete. I have received the Academic All-Conference 7 times, and I am a 3 - time All-Conference Swimming athlete. I am a member of the Minnesota Honor Society and I received the Student of Excellence award, given to only 4 students in my graduating class; I have demonstrated exceptional qualities in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

Student of Excellence

May 2023

Honor awarded annually to two male and two female students from each high school graduating class. Recipients must display excellence in academics, involvement, leadership, character, and must contribute to an overall positive school culture