A Stanford Education is in my Reach
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My name is Tai Anthony Buyco McMillan and I am a current Senior at Renton High School. I am on here raising money because I have been admitted into my reach school, my dream school, the prestigious Stanford University and received my financial aid award letter notifying me and my family that I would have to go $80,000+ in debt to afford a full undergraduate education there. It is an insane reality that I need help facing. A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. For donors I am more than happy to converse and tell you more about myself and why your donation is so important to me.
To show you more about who I am, I have posted below the various awards and activities I have been involved in throughout my High School career.
School-Based Extracurricular Activities
ASB/Student Council – Freshman Year I served as the Student Class President, Sophomore Year I served as a School Ambassador, Junior Year I served as the ASB Club Coordinator, and for my Senior Year I am serving as a School Ambassador for a second time.
Renton Relay for Life – I participated and am currently participating as a club member.
Renton Peer Mentor – I served as Vice-President of our Renton Peer Mentorship Program where I mentored Freshman my Sophomore and Junior years.
Filipino Club – I participated and am currently participating as a club member.
Athletics
Varsity Track and Field – Participated Freshman through Junior Year and plan on participating Senior Year. State Championship Qualifier Freshman through Junior Year. State Championship Placer Sophomore Year (2nd Place). District Champion in 800 and 400 meter races Junior Year. Team Captain Junior Year.
Varsity Swim and Dive – Participated Sophomore and Junior Year and plan on participating Senior Year. Academic State Champions Sophomore Year. State Championship Qualifiers Junior Year.
Varsity Cross Country – Participated Freshman through Senior Year. State Championship Qualifier Freshman and Junior Year. District Championship Qualifier all four years.
Volunteer Programs
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Youth Ambassador Program – A service learning program for students to learn about local and global issues, create action projects, and organize the annual Teen Action Fair. I Participated Summer prior to Junior Year and am currently still involved with the program.
King County Library System: Drop-In Tutor – Volunteered Sophomore and Junior Year.
Work Experience
Puget Sound Educational Service District Internships – Worked throughout Junior Year and the summer before Senior Year.
Chipotle: Mexican Grill – Worked throughout the entirety of Junior Year.
Outside School Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
· Dance- (Focused on Tap Dance) At Northwest Tap Connection.
With dance I have went on to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the first Tap show of its kind at the venue, titled "Juba!".
· Music- Did Jazz Band at my school until the program was cancelled. I just play and practice at home now.
I play the Tenor Saxophone
· Videography – I like making videos of family trips and different adventures.
· Photography – I like taking nice photos of myself and of my friends.
· Basketball – Just for fun. I love playing pick-up games with friends.
· Art – I like appreciating art at museums, as well as making my own art.
Academic Awards
I received Honor Roll freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year, a Department award for Spanish in the 2016-17 Academic School Year, the Outstanding Scholar Award from the Masons of Renton my Junior Year, the Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete State Winner Award my Senior Year, the Student of the Month in recognition from my school both my sophomore and junior year, the Henry Moses Award for Academic Excellence given for Leadership my freshman and sophomore year, the Principals Award for Citizenship my senior year, as well as the Academic State Champion Title for the 2015-16 Swim and Dive sport season my sophomore year.
Thank You for taking the time to read this. Again, a donation of any amount would greatly be appretiated.
To show you more about who I am, I have posted below the various awards and activities I have been involved in throughout my High School career.
School-Based Extracurricular Activities
ASB/Student Council – Freshman Year I served as the Student Class President, Sophomore Year I served as a School Ambassador, Junior Year I served as the ASB Club Coordinator, and for my Senior Year I am serving as a School Ambassador for a second time.
Renton Relay for Life – I participated and am currently participating as a club member.
Renton Peer Mentor – I served as Vice-President of our Renton Peer Mentorship Program where I mentored Freshman my Sophomore and Junior years.
Filipino Club – I participated and am currently participating as a club member.
Athletics
Varsity Track and Field – Participated Freshman through Junior Year and plan on participating Senior Year. State Championship Qualifier Freshman through Junior Year. State Championship Placer Sophomore Year (2nd Place). District Champion in 800 and 400 meter races Junior Year. Team Captain Junior Year.
Varsity Swim and Dive – Participated Sophomore and Junior Year and plan on participating Senior Year. Academic State Champions Sophomore Year. State Championship Qualifiers Junior Year.
Varsity Cross Country – Participated Freshman through Senior Year. State Championship Qualifier Freshman and Junior Year. District Championship Qualifier all four years.
Volunteer Programs
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Youth Ambassador Program – A service learning program for students to learn about local and global issues, create action projects, and organize the annual Teen Action Fair. I Participated Summer prior to Junior Year and am currently still involved with the program.
King County Library System: Drop-In Tutor – Volunteered Sophomore and Junior Year.
Work Experience
Puget Sound Educational Service District Internships – Worked throughout Junior Year and the summer before Senior Year.
Chipotle: Mexican Grill – Worked throughout the entirety of Junior Year.
Outside School Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies
· Dance- (Focused on Tap Dance) At Northwest Tap Connection.
With dance I have went on to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the first Tap show of its kind at the venue, titled "Juba!".
· Music- Did Jazz Band at my school until the program was cancelled. I just play and practice at home now.
I play the Tenor Saxophone
· Videography – I like making videos of family trips and different adventures.
· Photography – I like taking nice photos of myself and of my friends.
· Basketball – Just for fun. I love playing pick-up games with friends.
· Art – I like appreciating art at museums, as well as making my own art.
Academic Awards
I received Honor Roll freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year, a Department award for Spanish in the 2016-17 Academic School Year, the Outstanding Scholar Award from the Masons of Renton my Junior Year, the Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete State Winner Award my Senior Year, the Student of the Month in recognition from my school both my sophomore and junior year, the Henry Moses Award for Academic Excellence given for Leadership my freshman and sophomore year, the Principals Award for Citizenship my senior year, as well as the Academic State Champion Title for the 2015-16 Swim and Dive sport season my sophomore year.
Thank You for taking the time to read this. Again, a donation of any amount would greatly be appretiated.
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Tai Anthony Buyco McMillan
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Seattle, WA
