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Grain Valley, MO —
Academic All-Stars: Danielle Cunningham
SCHOOL: Grain Valley High School
HONORS: Valedictorian; named to Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; named Science Student of the Year, English Student of the Year, Spanish Student of the Year and Family Studies Student of the Year; received Missouri Governor’s Volunteerism Award; president of Grain Valley National Honor Society; received Grain Valley High School Perfect Attendance Award; completed more than 1,200 community service hours.
ACTIVITIES: Truman Medical Center Exploring Leader; St. Mary’s Medical Center Volunteer; Country Oak Village Senior Assisted Living Volunteer Activities Director; Grain Valley Freshman Transition Counselor; member of Student Council and Principal’s Steering Committee; Truman Heartland Foundation Youth Advisory Council Team Leader; president of Grain Valley Youth Chamber of Commerce.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
My advice is to study every subject, every day. Refreshing information daily is far more effective and less stressful than cramming before tests. Also, it is important to be an active member in class discussions.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Ms. Shannon Myrick, who has always facilitated my love of life sciences through giving me extra information to challenge me in biology and anatomy.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
My favorite extracurricular activity was Truman Medical Explorers. There were monthly programs led by medical professionals where I learned about the medical field and met other students that are fascinated with the field.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
I will be attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s 6-Year Program due to their focus on patient-centered medicine and because I will be seeing patients from my first month in the program.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
In 10 years, I hope to be completing my residency at a large academic institution where I will be seeing patients and advancing medical sciences through research.
Academic All-Stars: Danielle Cunningham
SCHOOL: Grain Valley High School
HONORS: Valedictorian; named to Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school; named Science Student of the Year, English Student of the Year, Spanish Student of the Year and Family Studies Student of the Year; received Missouri Governor’s Volunteerism Award; president of Grain Valley National Honor Society; received Grain Valley High School Perfect Attendance Award; completed more than 1,200 community service hours.
ACTIVITIES: Truman Medical Center Exploring Leader; St. Mary’s Medical Center Volunteer; Country Oak Village Senior Assisted Living Volunteer Activities Director; Grain Valley Freshman Transition Counselor; member of Student Council and Principal’s Steering Committee; Truman Heartland Foundation Youth Advisory Council Team Leader; president of Grain Valley Youth Chamber of Commerce.
What advice do you have for next year’s freshmen?
My advice is to study every subject, every day. Refreshing information daily is far more effective and less stressful than cramming before tests. Also, it is important to be an active member in class discussions.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Ms. Shannon Myrick, who has always facilitated my love of life sciences through giving me extra information to challenge me in biology and anatomy.
When you were not in school or studying, what did you enjoy doing?
My favorite extracurricular activity was Truman Medical Explorers. There were monthly programs led by medical professionals where I learned about the medical field and met other students that are fascinated with the field.
What college do you plan to attend and why?
I will be attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s 6-Year Program due to their focus on patient-centered medicine and because I will be seeing patients from my first month in the program.
What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
In 10 years, I hope to be completing my residency at a large academic institution where I will be seeing patients and advancing medical sciences through research.
