Sarah Mathew

My name is Sarah Mathew, I'm currently a sophomore in high school. I have a great interest in government and I would like to pursue a career in public policy/law in the future. I have varied experience working in leadership positions in my clubs, and in my community (town, church, recreation program). I feel that I am an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Reach Out And Read Club, Millburn High School

• I started a club at my school with a friend, in association with the nationwide program 'Reach Out and Read'. I serve as a co-president of the club.
• We run bake sales to supply books to the pediatric section of local hospitals like St. Barnabas.
• We also plan events at our local library (Millburn Public Library) that involve reading a book then conducting an activity that has to do with the book.

United Way Varsity Letter in Community Service/ Gold Presidents Service Award

• The program involved volunteering at least 120 hours, 20 of these hours had to be with United Way
• Last year, I completed 287 volunteer hours
• I am on the path to receive these letters throughout high school, though I currently only have 1 from freshman year. I have been able to achieve this varsity letter with help from involvement in my school's Key Club, and other volunteering opportunities

Soulfege A Cappella, Millburn

• I'm a soon to be music director of the student run A Cappella group at my school
• It includes a time commitment of at least 4 hours a week. Involvement in competitions like Singstrong and ICHSA.
• Running our own concerts like SAVE (proceeds are used to aid vocal education through the nonprofit SAVE), Winter Jam, Throwback
• Involves participation in additional gigs, parties, school assemblies. Also involves, arranging music for the group and getting familiar with online arranging programs like Musescore.

Involvement in My Schools Music Program

• I'm a member of my schools chorus. I'm in specific program called Accel Contemporary Voice, it involves partaking in additional recitals, showcases, and juries for musical theater repertoire
• French horn is one of my passions and I enjoy performing in my school band
• Music continues to be a significant part of my life which stems from my elementary school days along with other musical endeavors outside of school

Faith Based Organization, St. George Malankara Orthodox Church, Staten Island

• Leader of bilingual youth choir
• Active leader in our youth program (MGOCSM): involves organizing fundraisers, community outreach, attending retreats, keeping faith in our everyday lives

A Member of Student Liaison, Millburn High School

• My school's student liaison is a select group of students (around 5-9) from each grade chosen by administration
• We discuss issues in our school with school officials (principal, vice-principals) monthly
• Topics Include: AP requirements, changes in GPA weighting, changes in scheduling etc.

Peer Leaders, Millburn Middle School/High School

• I have been in the program since 7th grade. I was selected to CORE7 (a select core group of peer leaders focused on orientation activities, drug/alcohol awareness, schoolwide discussions and presentations), SHOK (Students Helping Other Kids, focuses on bonding with students on the autism spectrum)
• In 8th grade, I then participated in CORE 8, BOLT (continuation of SHOK), and PLOP (Peer Leader Outreach Program), winning Peer Leader of the Year.
• In high school, I have remained in the program. It focuses on remaining drug/alcohol free, orientation activities, conducting programs across schools in the area.

Member of the Writing Team of Solis and Luna

• Solis and Luna is a nonprofit across the nation that involves empowering communities through music therapy. This music therapy is done through recitals in retirement homes and health facilities.
• I look forward to performing in musical events in my area while working with my organization
• As a member of the Writing Team, I work on writing content for the nonprofits' blog

Volleyball, Millburn High School, CJVA

• I played on national club teams for two years at CJVA (8th, 9th grade). This involved around 6 hours of commitment each week, along with additional several weekend long tournaments
• I played on my school team freshman year (around 14 hours a week of commitment)
• I was team manager as a sophomore. This involves attending all games (usually 2-4 a week) and tournaments; keeping track of stats aspects of gameplay; constantly communicating with my coach and team.
• I continue to stay present in the program.

Model UN, Millburn High School

• I have participated in UN conferences such as Horace Mann, and SHUMUN among others.
• I hope to be an officer in the program next year.

Clubs

• I'm involved in clubs such as Peer Leaders, Key Club, Reach Out and Read Club, Women's Fashion and Slam Poetry Club, Model UN, Red Cross Club, and Social Studies Activities Club

Music (Singing, Arranging+Composing, French Horn, Violin, Piano, Guitar), Volleyball, Art (Painting, Drawing, 3D), Writing (Short Stories, Essays, Articles), Poetry, Theater