Sophie Jansen Sparks

Clements Best Buds- Vice president; 9,10,11,12; 3 hrs/wk; 36 wks/yr 

• Accomplished stronger social integration between general education and special needs students as measured by increased event participation and buddy pair retention by planning inclusive events and coordinating weekly peer activities.

National Honor Society- 11,12; 2 hrs/wk; 25 wks/yr

• Accomplished NHS values of leadership and character as measured by selection through faculty nomination and continued participation by maintaining academic excellence and modeling ethical behavior in and out of the classroom.
• Required to perform 20 service hours per semester

Peer Assistance Leadership (PALs)- 11,12; 2 hrs/wk; 25 wks/yr

• Inducted member of Clements PALs which includes getting assigned students from local elementary schools and visiting them every day to help them grow positively in and out of the classroom

Clements Make-a-Wish- Sophomore Class Leader; 10,11, 12; 1 hr/wk; 36 wks/yr

• Accomplished stronger student engagement with Make-A-Wish’s mission as measured by growth in club participation and event attendance by serving as a class leader and rallying peers to support fundraising efforts.

Clements Volleyball Varsity- 9,10,11; 15 hrs/wk; 20 wks/yr 

• Varsity Libero/DS
• Daily practice, weekly games, year-round conditioning

 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Member- 9,10,11,12; 1 hr/wk; 36 wks/yr 

• Accomplished stronger team unity and personal growth as measured by consistent weekly attendance and peer engagement by participating in faith-based discussions that connected athletic discipline with character development.

Clements Run Thru Crew Member- 9,10,11,12; 1 hr/wk; 20 wks/yr

• Accomplished stronger community pride as measured by recognition from coaches and peers by dedicating weekly hours to creating spirited displays for sports games and school events.

Healthcare Observation- 25 hrs; 2025

• Texas Oncology - Colleen Chernock, OCN
• Texas Hearing Institute - Jennifer Wickesberg-Summers, Au.D
• Excel Urgent Care - Christopher Ogunro, M.D.

Houston Methodist Volunteer- 50 hrs; Summer 2025

• Inducted volunteer in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit through Houston Methodist
• Improved unit organization as measured by a decrease in supply retrieval time by organizing medical supplies and restocking critical items
• Accomplished smoother patient care transitions as measured by reduced staff response time by proactively assisting with patient needs and communicating requests to nurses

Junior Achievement- 36 hrs/yr; 2024-present

• Accomplished stronger student interest in the economy as measured by voluntary participation and Q&A sessions by using relatable examples and hands-on exercises in Junior Achievement lessons.

Clements YES- 100 hrs; 2022-present

• Organizations in which volunteered at include First Colony Dream League, Houston Food Bank, and Clements Ranger Camp

Teachers Assistant, The Rise School of Houston- 12 hrs; 2025

• Accomplished stronger classroom support and child development as measured by improved daily routines and teacher feedback by assisting with educational activities, feeding, and behavior management for children, ages 6 months to 6 years, with and without disabilities.

Academic Excellence Award (District-wide), 2022-2025

College Board National Recognition Program (Nation-wide), 2025

Clements Best Ranger Camp Leader (School-wide), 2023

Academic All District Award (District-wide), 2024

Clements Positive Ranger Award (School-wide), 2024 

Clements YES Award (School-wide), 2022-present

National Honor Society (Nation-wide), 2024—present