Hello! I'm Megan
With a passion for challenges and all things science related, I have both the skill set and the determination necessary to excel in the world of research. As a motivated and collaborative critical thinker with team spirit, I aspire to be a valued member of a research team. Although I may be at a disadvantage due to my freshman status, I am ready and willing to put in all the extra work needed to go above and beyond any position I may be placed in. Check out the rest of this website to discover more about me and see some of my past experiences. I hope to hear from you soon.
Megan Steele
Biomedical Engineering Student
Email:
Location:
Gainesville, Florida
32608
Academic Honors and Awards
Summa Cum Laude
12th Grade
Awarded to all graduating students with a
4.4 or higher weighted GPA
or
3.98 or higher unweighted GPA
Leon High School Principal's Leadership Award
12th Grade
Given to one student who shows exemplary leadership and character and who has shown this throughout their high school career.
Laura Rogers Teague Scholarship
12th Grade
The Dr. Linda Rogers Teague Leadership Scholarship was established by Leon High School Student Government to honor and recognize Dr. Teagues 19 years as an SGA sponsor. It is awarded to one senior SGA member each year.
American Legion Award
Awarded to one female and one male who most exemplify the character traits of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service.
12th Grade
Marine Corps Scholarship
12th Grade
This scholarship is awarded to a Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet who exemplifies all the characteristics that the Marine Corps was founded upon and who plans to attend a four year university after high school.
Sara Lamar Award
12th Grade
Given to the student who shows the most promise and passion for the subject of English
Best and Brightest Scholarship - Category: Leadership
12th Grade
The Best and Brightest Awards are designed to recognize and honor Leon County’s excelling high school seniors. The varying categories allow students who excel in a particular field to be rewarded for their hard work and dedication and places an emphasis on community service and civic duty.
Brooks Rodgers Scholarship
12th Grade
This scholarship was created in memory of Brooks Rogers, a former Leon High School graduate and member of the Leon Swim Team. The scholarship is awarded to a student who, as a member of the Leon Swim Team, embodies the principles of spirit, leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and above all camaraderie - all ideas that strongly characterize the life and legacy of Brooks Rogers.
Outstanding Senior Science Student
12th Grade
Given to the student who shows the most promise and passion for the subject of Science
Leadership Experience
Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Commanding Officer
The CO is responsible for the entirety of the MCJROTC Unit at Leon High School (Approximately 150 cadets). They are held responsible for the training, well-being, efficiency, discipline, administration and welfare of the company.
12th Grade
Alpha Company Executive Officer
11th Grade
Responsible for taking over the position of the Alpha Commanding Officer in the event of their absence and in doing so taking charge of the Alpha Company during Lab (Approximately 75 cadets).
Drill Team Officer
11th Grade
Responsible for training all new drill team members and coordinating practice for competition and TECOM.
Color Guard Sergeant
10th Grade
Responsible for coordinating all of the color (honor) guards asked of the Marine Corps JROTC. (approx. 40 missions a year)
High School Involvement
Marine Corps JROTC
Lions United
Student Government
Swim Team
Anchor Club
Students Demand Action
Art Studio
Key Club
Pet Therapy Club
Volunteer Experience
Tallahassee Animal Shelter
100 hrs
Responsible for assisting potential adopters, as well as providing any assistance to shelter staff including walking, training, and socializing the animals, cleaning when necessary, and doing any other tasks required of me.
Marine Corps JROTC
200+ hrs
Volunteered with various organizations through MCJROTC including Toys for Tots, various Honor Guard Ceremonies, Veterans Associations, etc.
Student Government
200+ hrs
Volunteered with various organizations and throughout the school community including street clean ups, annual cancer fundraiser, dance marathon, and more.
Capital Regional Medical Center (Hospital)
100 hrs
Ivy Hill Academy
80 hrs
Dog Foster / Animal Training Adventure Camp
300+ hrs
First area worked was the Family Center comprising of Labor and Delivery and Postpartum care. Responsible for assisting hospital staff. This includes clerical work at the front desk, aiding with postpartum checkups, responding to the needs of patients, and corresponding between nurses and doctors. The second area worked in was radiology comprising of CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, and Cath Lab. Responsibilities included transporting patients, cleaning equipment when asked, and helping staff. Last area worked was in the orthopedic and neuro wing. Responsibilities were similar to the ones listed above.
Responsible for helping run a Pre-K 4 classroom with approximately 20 students. Assisted the teacher with various activities including mat time, play time (both outdoors and indoors), lunch, snack, and nap time. Worked directly with children, with administrative tasks and prep work.
Worked through both the humane society and Tallahassee Animal Training Camp. Responsible for care, training, administering of required medications, and well-being of dogs of different ages ranging eight weeks to several years. Also responsible for encouraging adoption and choosing qualified potential adopters. Also rescued and fostered a six-week-old kitten for three months until adopted. Within camp, responsible for assisting program organizer, Dana Brillante, and other camp staff. Assisted mostly in the ‘basic training’ area due to my ability to control a large group of campers with puppies and ability to intervene in case of a problem.
Academic Enrichment
AG Discovery
Hosted at Purdue University, through the US Department of Agriculture
Two-week residential program at Purdue University in Indiana aimed to help students explore plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, etc.
Hugh o'brain youth leadership
Hosted at FSU. One to two rising juniors per school are chosen to attend this week-long residential leadership seminar hosted at Florida State University. Here they participate in a variety of workshops and leadership building lessons/activities.
Southern florida leadership camp
Five to ten students per school are invited to attend this week-long leadership program. Usually hosted at Nova University, during the 2020 summer, it was a three-day virtual experience including several leadership workshops, guest speakers and presenters, and leadership activities.
National student council convention
Approximately 10 students per FASC district are invited to attend NatStuCo. While normally a four day in-person convention, the summer of 2020 it was a three day virtual convention. This experience included world renowned guest speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, and other activities aimed to foster youth leadership and excellence.
Talents and Skills
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Experience in Leadership
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Effective communicator and Public speaker
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Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Excels at working collaboratively
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Exposure to team building and team management
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Coaching and mentoring experience
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Analytical and loves learning new things
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Open Minded
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Proficient in Drawing and Painting - Specific to realism with preferred mediums being pencils, colored pencils, chalk pastels, and oils.
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Performed in Aerial Acrobatics (Silks, Spanish Web, Cloud Swing, Trapeze) at Florida State University
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Avid Reader - Averaging four/five books a month during summer and two/three books a month during the academic year since middle school. Very diverse genres from classics, to fantasy, to biographies, to realistic fiction and anything in between.
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Proficient in Drill - Have performed in numerous prestigious ceremonies including Wreaths Across America at the Florida Capitol, Unveiling of Monuments at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, and Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast Ceremony.
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Taekwondo - Have received a Black Belt within the Martial Arts Fitness Academy (MAFA) within the discipline of Taekwondo. Have received numerous metals in martial arts competitions.
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Dog Training - Specialize in fostering and working with dogs from the Leon County Humane Society, many coming from abusive and neglectful homes. Work with these dogs to establish a trust in humans and train in basic commands. Also have trained my personal dogs; one in agility and one in the process of training to be a therapy dog.
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BLS Certified - Basic Life Support Certified.
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Published Author - Have a short story published in Leon County Reading Council Anthology