Justin Lidard

9891 Carrigan Drive

Ellicott City, MD 21042
Justin.Lidard@gmail.com

Education
2012 Present

Centennial High School

Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
GPA: 3.95 Unweighted | 4.72 Weighted
11 AP Classes, including Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science A (Java), Physics C:
Electricity and Magnetism, and Spanish: Language and Composition
ACT: 36 English | 33 Math | 32 Reading | 34 Science | 36 Writing

Work Experience
September 2015Present

ASPIRE Intern
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryLaurel, MD

Developed a short-ranged synthetic aperture radar capable of sensing Doppler

Analyzed functions in Matlab using Fourier transforms and a Graphical User

Interface (GUI)
Learned about and created several working circuits, including a low-pass filter
and amplifier

July-November
2014

Cashier
Clarks ACE HardwareEllicott City, MD

Interacted with up to 200 customers and managed up to $3000 in transactions

daily

Utilized computerized point-of-sales system for financial transactions

Learned how to effectively communicate with customers as well as resolve

complaints calmly and without escalation

School Activities
November 2014Present

Vice President 2015-2016 | Treasurer 2014-2015

Centennial High School Young Democrats ClubEllicott City, MD

Led discussions and gave presentations on prominent candidates in the 2016

elections

Contacted speakers for panels on key social issues, including the war on drugs,
LGBTQ rights, Cuban-American relations, etc.

June 2012Present

Midfielder
JV 2012-2014, Varsity 2014-2016 | Co-Captain 2014
Centennial High School Boys LacrosseEllicott City, MD

Provided leadership and instruction for novice teammates

Assisted coach in leading warm-ups and drills

Lead JV team in goals and ground-balls

Extracurricular Activities
September 2011Present

Double Bass
Section Principal 2015-2016 | Associate Principal 2014-2015
The Peabody Youth OrchestraBaltimore, MD

March 2011Present

Performed biannual concerts at the Peabody Conservatory, including a

performance at the U.N. Harmony for Peace Festival at the John F. Kennedy
Center in Philadelphia

Maintained a competitive level of comprehension of repertoire

Double Bass
Section Principal 2014, 2016
Maryland All-State OrchestrasHagerstown, MD (Junior 2011-2013) and Baltimore,
MD (Senior 2014-2016)(6 conferences)
Marylands elite statewide orchestra conference, held annually. Admittance is awarded
upon yearly audition score only. Principal seating is dependent upon a re-audition at the
site of the conference.

July 2015Present

Volunteer
Winter Growth Adult Day CareColumbia, MD

Helped residents with lower cognitive abilities feel safe and secure

Gardened with residents afflicted by Alzheimers

Served lunch and sat with seniors in need of company

Honors and Awards

2016
2015

2015
2015
2015-Present
2014-Present

Admitted to the Aerospace Engineering program at the Georgia Institute of Technology

All-Eastern BandProvidence, RI | Section Principal (semi-annual music convention
composed of musicians selected from among the best All-State performers from states
along the Eastern Seaboard)
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Scholar Commended Student
National Honor Society
National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)