SEBASTIAN LEDESMA

Aspiring nursing professional pursuing a Nutrition degree while completing pre-nursing requirements. Committed to community service, leadership development, and effective bilingual communication, with a long-term goal of earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing.

• First Baptist Church, VBS Leader, Helped lead and supervise children during Vacation Bible School, Assisted with activities designed to teach, encourage, and support children, Developed leadership, communication, patience, and responsibility
• YMCA Soccer Camp, Assistant Coach, Assisted coaches with youth soccer activities and instruction, Encouraged young athletes and helped create a positive team environment
• Special Olympics, Volunteered in activities supporting athletes with disabilities
• Nursing Home, Volunteered and spent time serving residents
• Food Bank, Assisted with community food distribution and service
• Blood Drive, Assisted with a school/community blood drive
• Paint Palestine Pink, Participated in a community awareness and fundraising initiative
• Interact Rodeo, Volunteered through Interact Club at the local rodeo
• Maroon Mob, Participated in supporting school athletics and creating school spirit
• Football Game Cleanup, Helped clean up after football games as a service to the soccer program

• Unified Buddies — Palestine High School
• Historian
• Served in a leadership position within an organization focused on inclusion and community
• Helped promote activities that brought students together and encouraged meaningful relationships
• Supported programs involving students with and without disabilities
• Varsity Soccer — Palestine High School
• Senior Varsity Captain | 4 Years
• Led teammates through practices, games, and a successful postseason
• Developed communication, accountability, and teamwork skills as team captain
• 2023 UIL State Soccer Runner-Up
• 2023 & 2024 Second Team All-District
• 2024 First Team All-District
• Varsity Cross Country — Palestine High School
• 4 Years
• Regional Qualifier in 2023 and 2025
• Demonstrated consistency, discipline, and commitment through four years of varsity competition
• Texas A&M University — Student Involvement
• Participated in Fish Camp
• Participated in Impact
• Actively seeking opportunities to become involved in the Aggie community
• National Honor Society
• Member recognized for scholarship, leadership, service, and character
• Interact Club — Rotary International
• Participated in community service projects and fundraising activities
• Contributed to events supporting the local community
• Student Council
• Participated in student leadership and school activities
• Supported school events and student engagement
• Jesus Club
• Participated in faith-based fellowship, service, and community activities
• Fishing Team
• Participated as a competitive fishing team member
• Developed patience, teamwork, and perseverance