Samantha Coulter

Detail-oriented psychology university student with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle situations calmly, meticulously, and thoughtfully.

• Two-Time Principal's Honor Roll Recipient
• 2022 Alpine Scholarship Recipient
• Cross Country Varsity Letter
• Track and Field Varsity Letter
• NSHSS Member
• National Honors Society Member
• CSF Member
• Ten Year Piano Student
• AFROTC Most Improved Cadet Award
• Air Force Association Scholarship Recipient 2023

• Borrego Springs Christian Center, Vacation Bible School Leader (July 2018)
• Shadow Mountain Community Church, Youth Group Involvement (2016-2022), Youth Group Service Project, Ministries to Mexico (July 2021)
• Father Joe's Villages, Biweekly Food Service Volunteer (July 2021- September 2021)
• Country Hills Post Acute, Nurse Assistant (May 2022- August 2022)
• La Jolla Cat Lounge, Cleaning/ Maintenance Volunteer (November 2022- Present)
• American Red Cross, Blood Donor (November 2022- Present)
• San Diego Half Marathon, Volunteer (March 2023)
• Air Force Association, Member (May 2023- October 2023)
• Distinguished Flying Cross Society, Member (May 2023- October 2023)

Granite Hills High School 1719 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019

National Honors Society Member (August 2020- May 2022)

• Accepted into the NHS by scholastic merit and recommendation for the betterment of Granite Hills High School; continued planned involvement post-pandemic 2021

Leo Club Vice President (August 2021- May 2022)

• Collaborated with the Leo Club president to coordinate weekly community service projects, campus, and beach clean-ups, and elderly care facility visits

Eagle Link Leader (August 2021)

• Coordinated bonding activities for freshmen to calm anxieties about the upcoming school year

Yearbook Staffer (August 2020- June 2021)

• Successfully created a Theater/Choir spread and captured candids despite the pandemic

Art I (August 2020- June 2021)

• Selected to be one of three invited to submit artwork into the 2020-21 yearbook

Water Polo Team (April- June 2021)

Cross Country (August- October 2020; June 2021- Present)

Invited to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) for the 2021-22 School Year

Christian High School 2100 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019

Four-time California Scholarship Federation Member

• Only awarded to those who can maintain consistent “A’s”

Cross Country (August- November 2019; July 2020)

• Awarded varsity letter in 2019
• Undefeated League Champions for the fall 2019 season

Patriots Cheer Team Member (August 2018- March 2020)

• Gained essential leadership and public performance skills and inspired crowds with school spirit during sports events

Track and Field (February- May 2019; February 2020- March 2020)

• Awarded varsity letter in 2019
• CIF undefeated champions of 2019

Yearbook Staffer (August 2018- March 2020)

• Strengthened writing and photography skills

Volunteer  Elementary Fall Festival (October 2018 & 2019)

• Assisted with the setting up, coordination, and clean up of the annual Fall Festival

Volunteer at the Middle School Social (January 2020)

• Assisted with the setting up, coordination, and clean up of the annual middle school’s social

Office Assistant (December 2019- March 2020)

• Served in the school’s office by delivering messages, checking in students, filing documents.

Armed Forces YMCA/ SD Loyals Soccer Club Food Distribution (October 2022)

• Helped a team of volunteers distribute food for people in need

Cadet Volunteer at Aztec Football Game (November 2022)

• Answered any questions fans may have about the game

Army FTX (November 2022)

• Three day leadership camping trip at Camp Elliot on Miramar Marine Corps Base
• Learned how to lead a team of fellow cadets under stressful, combat-like situations
• Debriefed after every training rotation and evaluated on effectiveness

Escondido Veterans’ Day Parade (November 2022)

• Invited to attend a Veteran’s Day parade to honor those who have served

POW/MIA Run and Fundraiser (November 2022)

• Ran and helped fundraise money for prisoners of war and those missing in action

General Military Course Leader (January 2023)

• Leadership role designated for fourth-year ROTC cadets
• Practiced evaluating others’ effectiveness in leadership

Commander’s Cup Soccer Tournament (December 2022- March 2023)

• Started practice with no experience but rose to become a starting player due to hard work and dedication
• Played and won Commander’s Cup Soccer Tournament in March against Navy ROTC

Raptor Club Design Team Lead (March 2023- November 2023)

• Designed ROTC merchandise for the entire detachment
• Leadership position

Air Force Association Scholarship Recipient (May 2023)

• Awarded a scholarship on behalf of the Air Force Association

Distinguished Flying Cross Society Fourth of July Parade Coordinator (July 2023)

• ROTC point of contact for the annual Coronado Fourth of July Parade
• Bridged connections between Distinguished Flying Cross Society members and SDSU ROTC students
• Featured on local news stations

SEAA (Students for Environmental Awareness and Action) Club Garden Restoration Project (October 2022)

• Restored a discontinued garden into a reflection garden
• Removed non-native, infesting plants
• Painted fences

PLNU Community Ministries (November 2022)

• Created thoughtful Christmas cards for elderly in nursing homes
• Helped brighten the residents’ holiday season

Published in “Driftwood” Short Story & Poetry Collection (December 2022)

Point Loma Pre-Health Association (PLPHSA) (August 2022- Present)

• Member of PLPHSA- a club reserved for those who anticipate a pre-health profession
• Attended “Health Conference: Serving Through Healing” Conference

Knots of Love (August 2023- December 2023)

• Attends weekly meetings to use creative skills to crochet clothing items for people in need
• Distributes clothing items in downtown San Diego monthly

Event Planner/ Coordinator for Winter Graduation (December 2023)

• Planned and assisted with setup for Winter Commencement

LoveWorks Short-Term Missions (January- May 2024)

• Three-week Philippines mission trip targeted towards ant-trafficking efforts, playground restoration and home repairs
• Attends weekly team building meetings to learn how to optimally assist those in need