Thad “Carter” Sparks
Macon,GEORGIA
Summary
In the hope of growing my leadership abilities, I look forward seeing what the Coast Guard Academy has to offer to help with exemplifying this growth, as well as having the opportunity to wrestle for one of the most dominant Division III programs in the country. Additionally, I strive to align myself with the Coast Guards value of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty in order to help all and serve the United States.
I am a Student Athlete who consistently devotes an average of 31 hours per week to training, practices, lifting and tournament competition while working towards to start my engineering degree. Winner of 15+ competitions in wrestling and recognized as high achiever in sport and academics. Driven competitor exemplifying team spirit and good sportsmanship with the living up to the Coast Guard life style.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Altar Server
Saint Joseph Catholic Church And School
Macon, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained sanctuary and related facilities to reflect positive, clean environment inviting to parishioners.
- Strengthened personal commitment to faith development through regular attendance at Altar Server training sessions.
- Assisted with the various needs of visiting clergy, ensuring that they felt welcomed and supported during their time at our parish.
- Fostered an enriching worship environment by attentively carrying out assigned duties during liturgical celebrations.
Kids Football Counselor
Mount De Sales Academy
Macon, GA
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Coached 12 to 15 middle schoolers
- Taught the proper fundamentals of the sport and promoted the proper form in order to keep the campers safe
- Stayed positive and outgoing as a councilor in order to get the campers’ attention and keep them intrigued in activities
Kids Wrestling Club Associate
Mount De Sales Academy
Macon, GA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Help to teach kids the fundamentals of wrestling and spark their love for the sport
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and creative play into daily routines.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting environment that fostered exploration, creativity, and learning for all Kids Club members.
Breakfast With Santa
Saint Joseph Catholic Church And School
Macon, GA
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and timely deliveries.
- Promoted a positive work environment through staff engagement initiatives and team building activities.
Cub Scout Camp Counselor
Camp Ben Hawkins
Bryon, GA
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated actively in regular staff meetings collaborating with peers and supervisors to address concerns identify areas of improvement celebrate successes.
- Led workshops on various topics such as wilderness survival skills or arts and crafts projects tailored to camper interests and abilities.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to design and facilitate team-building exercises for campers, promoting teamwork and cooperation.
Education
Mount De Sales Academy
Macon, GASkills
- Respectful attitude
- Scientific knowledge
- Patience and Focus
- Adaptable nature
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-discipline
- Mental Toughness
- Leadership
- Well performance
Accomplishments
- 4.0 Unweighted GPA
- 1350 Superscore SAT (760 Math, 590 English)
- Governors Honor Program Math Nominee
- Advanced Placement Course: AP World History (3), AP Physics 1 (2), AP US History (3), AP Language and Composition (2), AP Calculus AB (4), AP Chemistry (4), AP Government/Politics (Projected), AP Macroeconomics (Projected), AP Calculus BC (Projected), AP Biology (Projected)
- Dual Enrollment: College English with Wesleyan College (Projected)
- Projected Math & Science Courses: AP Calculus BC, Organic Chemistry Honors, AP Biology
- National French Honors Society: To have above 90% Average for the Class while having an overall 95% percent average for the year
- 3x Mount de Sales Academic Letter: Have above a 95% for the whole academic year
Athletic Accomplishments
- 2023 & 2024 2x GIAA State Finalists
- 2024 1x GIAA State Champion
- 2022 GHSA State Qualifier
- 2022-2024 3x USMC Wrestling Academic All-American
- 2023 Prep Slam 3rd Place Placer
- Summer of 2023 Cooper Disney All-American
- 2024 Prep Nationals Wrestling Top 10
- 2024 Junior NHSCA Wrestling Top 10
- 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 GIAA 4A Region 6 All-Region Runner up for Football
- 2021-Current Varisty Football & Wrestling Starter
- 2024-2025 Varsity Football Captain
Extracurricular
- 2018-Current Troop 10 Boy Scout - Rounding out and Finishing Eagle Scout Project
- 2022-Current Pep Club Member
- 2022-Current NHS Member
- 2023-Current Beta Club Member
- 2023-Current Math Club Member
- 2023-Current Campus Ministry Member
References
Carsten Franklin
- (478) 396-4716
- cfranklin@mountdesales.net
Eileen Carlson
- ecarlson@mountdesales.net
Sarah Corum
- sarah.corum@mountdesales.net
Phillip Bell
- (770) 826-3649
Timeline
Kids Football Counselor
Mount De Sales Academy
06.2023 - 06.2023
Kids Wrestling Club Associate
Mount De Sales Academy
02.2023 - 04.2023
Cub Scout Camp Counselor
Camp Ben Hawkins
08.2022 - 08.2022
Breakfast With Santa
Saint Joseph Catholic Church And School
12.2020 - 12.2020
Altar Server
Saint Joseph Catholic Church And School
08.2019 - Current
Mount De Sales Academy