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Jay Patel '19 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
My name is Jay Patel and I have a rich history in the sport of soccer. I recently became interested in running track during my sophomore year in high school and have competed in the 800m, 1600m and 4x800 events. I was immediately moved to the varsity track team and was a member of the 4x800 relay at my high school and broke the Meet record and HS Sophomore record during the Ron Smith Classic 2017. I was highly successful during the track season and am continuing my success in long distance running by competing in cross country and track during my junior year. I am a natural leader and hold myself to the highest standards in every aspect of my life. I am also a dedicated student that is enrolled in challenging classes and have always maintained straight A's. My competitive spirit and drive are apparent in everything that I do. I am hardworking and always encourage my friends and teammates. Community service is also an important area in my life, I work extensively and tirelessly with numerous organizations that are close to my heart am also an extremely dedicated student with a passion for learning. I am looking for a university with both academic and athletic excellence. I can accomplish any goal that I have set for myself and am able to balance academics, athletics and community service. I am looking forward to continued success in High School and hope to find a university that is a great fit for me.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- 2018 Varsity Team
- 2017 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Broke Sophomore 4x800 High School Record
- 2017 Varsity Team
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 10 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Soccer
- 10 years
- Freshman Team
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | 17.09 | |
| 4x800M (Split) | 2.04 | |
| 600M | 1:33.7 | |
| 800M | 2:05.32 | |
| 1000M | 2:51.7 | |
| 1600M | 4:43.16 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English Honors Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Biology Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre Calculus Honors ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Environmental Science AP US History AP English AP Government AP Economics AP Calculus AP Spanish AP Psychology AP Comparative Government AP LiteratureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society – Inducted as a Sophomore 10th Grade Georgetown University, Winner of the Mock Trial Competition for the Summer Georgetown Law Program National Junior Honor Society – Vice President, 8th Grade Math Counts Competition - Represent 8th Grade Class Best Performance Award, Varsity Mock Trial Xavier Classic Mock Trial Invitational Competition Best Advocate Award, Varsity Mock Trial State Competition, Varsity Mock Trial Regional Competition Best Witness Award, Varsity Mock Trial State Competition, Varsity Mock Trial Regional Competition
- ActivitiesBrophy College Prep Gopher, Big Brother Program - Was one of the few sophomores (15 chosen early out of 350 students) to mentor the Freshman and Sophomores. East Valley Boys Service Club Minitown, Cabin Counselor Young Democrats Club,Member Key Club, Member Barrow Neurological Institute, Four week program at Barrow Neurological Institute and work alongside doctors to simulate the creation of pharmaceuticals and test the drugs in the hospitals laboratories to determine the results. The findings were presented before a group of physicians and hospital staff. Summit School of Ahwatukee, Teacher’s Aide Honors Brophy SHEP Program,Biology Southwest Skin Specialists Dermatology Clinic, Intern Volunteer and Teach at Schools in Gujarat, India, Taught English and Art to elementary and middle school students at three schools located in the villages of Gujarat, India. Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Physics Course Ann Kirkpatrick for Senate Internship and Fellowship Program,Intern Humans for Tempe - Photographer for city journalism art initiative Kevin Patterson Campaign - Volunteer Arizona Democratic Party, Volunteer Kino Border Initiative, Volunteer to work towards humane migration between the U.S. and Mexico and support the transformation of immigration policies. Provided humanitarian assistance to migrants and helped to educate communities on both sides of the border. Dabhou School, India, Volunteer, teach, and donate school supplies for elementary school and middle school within the Dabhou village in India. Asha for Education, Volunteer to organize annual walkathons, t-shirt sales, art auctions, yoga events, trivia nights and coin drives to raise funds for underprivileged schools in India that are dedicated to educating the children from the untouchable caste. Visited three schools in the Katariya Village that are supported by Asha for Education. During my visits, I donated additional school and art supplies, and taught English classes. Recreational Soccer, assistant coach, help soccer coach during practices with drills and scrimmages for youth soccer team. Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Volunteer to escort families into the courtroom during the adoption process and attend the hearings to complete the adoptions. Organize and plan an annual “shower” (party) for the foster children that are aging out of the foster care system so that they may begin a new life on their own as an adult. Fundraise for scholarships that are awarded to foster children attending college. Patel Jeans Co., Treasurer, Track the funds raised through the design, production and sale of t-shirts to collect money to donate to disadvantaged schools for the handicapped, poor and untouchable class within the low-income villages of India. Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Volunteer, Set up tables, serve hot meals and wash dishes for 200+ dinner guests in the family dining room. Teach Spanish-speaking children how to read in English through the Building Bridges reading program. Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer, Pack meal boxes that are sent to undernourished children around the world. Back to School Drive, Volunteer, Collected and distributed school supplies to low-income students so they have the necessary supplies required to begin the new school year. St. Mary’s Food Bank, Volunteer, Sorted boxes of food that were sent to shelters within our local community to provide meals for disadvantaged families. Musician, Played the Drums in a local bank and performed in local restaurants, venues. Also play the Guitar and Ukelele.
