Erik Kristinn Gunnarsson

Academics
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Rockville, MD
Class of 2015
GPA
4.00
GPA (weighted) 4.70

Humanities & Arts Signature Program

August 2011 - present

Standardized Tests
ACT
SAT Math 2 subject test
SAT Biology subject test

National Honor Society

Inducted May 2013
Junior Board Member 2013 - 2014
Co-President 2014 - 2015

AP Tests
US Govt & Politics
Biology
BC Calculus
English Language
Spanish Language

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Spanish Honor Society

Inducted May 2013
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
August 2014
National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation
October 2014
Minds in Motion Scholar Athlete Award
Grades 9, 10, 11
Student Service Learning
422 service hours

Awards
Pedram Tousi Hall of Fame Award
Wootton High School

One of three finalists, class of 2015.

Named after Pedram Tousi, class of 1997, a person of
extraordinary character, excelling in athletics and academics.
Pedram died in a car accident in 1996. In his memory, the
Wootton High School Hall of Fame was created, with Pedram
its first inductee.
The Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award at Wootton
High School and symbolizes the spirit of our school.

Research
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Summer 2014

Summer intern, performed DNA and protein studies in support

of ongoing projects in lung cancer tumor research. Presented
poster entitled Role of ATIA in Tumorigenesis and Parkinsons
Disease at NIHs Summer Poster Day.

Senior Independent Project

Wootton High School
September 2014 present

Independent research capstone project for Woottons

Humanities & Arts Signature Program. Investigating the ethics
of informed consent in medical research.

Extracurriculars
National Honor Society
May 2013 present

Organize fundraisers, including cookie dough sales

to benefit Kenya Connect and Healing Heroes, collection
of funds to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the
Philippines, and coordination of homeless walk to benefit
the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless.
Co-president for 2014-15.

Medical Explorers Program

Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
Fall 2014 present

Exploring medicine in a hospital setting, learning from

physicians and health professionals, earning CPR and AED
certifications, visiting DC area research facilities and
volunteering at community health events.

Wootton Patriot Ambassadors

August 2012 present

Select student organization dedicated to service, leadership,

scholarship and citizenship. As an ambassador, share
knowledge of Woottons programs and promote a sense of
spirit and community by serving at school events including
freshmen orientations, new student and parent tours, middle
school visits, plays and musicals, and senior graduation.

Tutoring
Spring 2013

Tutored middle school students in a variety of subjects,

March - May 2013.

Mock Trial
Spring 2012

Studied legal procedure and participated in mock trials.

Ping Pong Club

January 2014 present

Treasurer for 2014 - 2015.

Athletics
Wootton Varsity Soccer
Fall 2013 present

Starting center defender.

Wootton Junior Varsity Soccer

Fall 2011 & Fall 2012

Center defender. Team captain for 2012 season.

Montgomery Soccer Club - MSC Eagles

2008 present

National Capital Soccer League, division 1,

U17B D1 spring 2014 champions.

Erik Kristinn Gunnarsson

Community Service
Boy Scouts of America
Troop 3, National Capital Area Council
July 2008 present

Boy led troop of 40+ scouts. Held leadership positions

including quartermaster, patrol leader, senior patrol leader
and troop guide. Life Scout, expect Eagle rank winter 2014.
Currently executing Eagle project to construct outdoor
classroom in the courtyard of Robert Frost Middle School,
including benches providing seating for 100 students and
staircase from basement to first floor level of courtyard.

Order of the Arrow

Inducted May 2011

BSA honor society, with focus on camping traditions and spirit,

leadership and service to others.

Arrowman Achievement Award

Awarded September 2012

OA award recognizing leadership development,

camping & unit development and leadership in service.

Methodist Youth Fellowship

Workcamps
Bethesda United Methodist Church
Summers of 2009 thru 2014

Participated in week-long service trips to communities

impacted by poverty or natural disaster, working to complete
improvement projects for local homes, churches and schools.
Locations served include West River, MD, Rocky Mount, NC,
Nassau, Bahamas, Tuscaloosa, AL, Trenton, NJ and Mescalero
Apache Reservation, Mescalero, NM.

Erik Kristinn Gunnarsson