The below article represents one of my passions: debating. This article as written in February of this year to commemorate my (and my partner’s) last year of debate and to celebrate our third consecutive trip to the OHSSL State Championships.
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Year in Review
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G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness: I plan to study abroad in Spring of 2018. I will be traveling to South Africa and spending the entire semester there. I will be learning/focusing on human rights.
Original Inquiry: Currently, I am considering doing research my senior year. My topic would most likely be centered around human rights or civil rights, and will reflect some of my experiences at home and abroad.
Academic Enrichment:
Leadership Development: This semester I have become involved with the Undergraduate Black Law Students Association. There are weekly meetings and there are many opportunities to get involved in leadership/exec board. Next year (Fall 2018), I plan to (hopefully) join the Ohio Union Activities Board.
Service Engagement:
Career
Briana Blair
886 Yorkhaven Road
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513)-253-2008
brianablair3@gmail.com
EDUCATION
● Princeton High School, Class of 2017 (3.85 GPA)
● Honors Ohio Mock Trial, IB American History, IB English, IB Biology, Honors Pre-Calculus, Symphonic Band (flute)
● Ranked 39th out of 367 students
EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University – Political Science Department
August 2017-Present
- Office assistant/student aid
SWEL Inc. (Student Work Experience in Law)-Law Intern
June 2016-August 2016, June 2017-August 2017
- Worked as a paid summer law intern for the City of Cincinnati’s Solicitor’s’ office
- Worked as a paid summer law intern at Strauss Troy law firm
Kings Island Amusement Park-Food Service Associate
April 2015-October 2016
- Cashier, prepare sandwiches, cleaning, restocking supplies
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati-Volunteer
July 2016-Present
- Volunteer/Homeworker Helper
Girl Scout-Volunteer
August 2013-June 2014
- Assisted the Sharonville 2nd grade Girl Scout troop with leadership activities
Ronald McDonald House-Volunteer
May 2014
- Ice Cream Social for the children and their families
- Organizing entertainment for the children
St. Vincent De Paul-Volunteer
October 2013-December 2013
- Assisted with grocery shopping, adopted a family, purchased and delivered Christmas presents, ran a concession stand serving the less fortunate
ACTIVITIES
● The Undergraduate Black Law Students Association (2017-present) Member
- Politics, Society, and Law Scholars at The Ohio State University (2017-present) Member
- Executive Board (2016-2017) President, organized Homecoming, oversaw senior class activities
● Student Council President (2013-2017) Head of prom committee, organizing fund raisers for junior class
● IB French Club (2015-2016) Offering after school French tutoring to students
● Key Club (2014-2017) Babysitting at local elementary schools, assisting with elementary school fundraising activities
● Speech and Debate (2014-2017) Co-Captain, Run weekly meetings, proofread speeches, attend monthly competitions
● Marching Band (2013-2016) Section Leader; flute and mellophone player
● Symphonic Band (2013-2017) Volunteering to play at school board meetings, Festival of the Arts, Graduation, Memorial Day Parade, Disney World Instrumental Workshop (2016), Solo and Ensemble Contest (2013, 2014, 2017)
● Girls Varsity Golf Team (July 2016-October 2016)
● Ohio Mock Trial (2016-2017) Plaintiff Attorney, “Best Attorney”
SKILLS
● Musical talents (flute, guitar, mellophone)
● Accomplished debater
● Excellent writing skills
● Well-versed in the use of Microsoft, Powerpoint, and Prezi
● Strong Public Speaker
● 5 years of French
● Indoor/Outdoor Soccer player
● Golf player
AWARDS
ACADEMIC
● Princeton High School Academic Awards-received medal for work ethic in Sociology (2015) and for GPA of 3.5 or greater (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
● Honor Roll, 15 quarters
DEBATE
● 1st place in Public Forum Debate at Beavercreek Phoenix Invitational (2014)
● Greater Miami Valley District State Finalist (2014, 2015)
● 3rd place in Public Forum Debate at Beavercreek Phoenix Invitational (2016)
● Top Speaker in Public Forum Debate at Beavercreek Phoenix Invitational (2016)
● OHSSL (Ohio High School Speech League) State Finalist (2015, 2016, 2017) (Debate)
● Western Ohio NSDA Finalist (2017)
OHIO MOCK TRIAL
● Outstanding Attorney Award for Ohio Mock Trial Competition (2017)
SYMPHONIC BAND
● Rating of a 1 at Solo and Ensemble Contest for solo flute performance (2012)
● Rating of a 1 at Solo and Ensemble Contest for flute trio (2013)
● Rating of a 1 at Solo and Ensemble Contest for flute quartet (2017)