Joshua Cohlmia Heritage Hall, Class of 2018 ACT: 24

13000 Burnt Oak Road Cell: 405-593-7525 Current GPA: 3.357

Oklahoma City, OK 73120 jcohlmia18@heritagehall.com

Leadership

 Special Care Teen Service Board (President, Vice President, Fundraising Chairman and
Past President Liaison)- Over 300 hours spent recruiting, and managing fifty teen board
members, scheduling and organizing monthly parties for the students, fundraising,
working with board liaison to coordinate events, managing finances and presenting to
United Way. (9, 10,11, 12)
 Peer Leader at Heritage Hall: Interviewed and selected by faculty and administration.
We meet weekly with twelve ninth grade students to mentor them throughout their
first year of high school. (12)
 Service Learning Council at Heritage Hall: This newly established council of seventeen
students chosen by administration focuses on further strengthening the Service
Learning Program. We hosted the first annual service fair, implemented “passion hours”
for juniors and seniors to focus their volunteer time, and we are in the process of
developing service trips for upperclassmen to take lowerclassmen to organizations to
participate together in service opportunities. (11, 12)
 Tennis Team Captain – Assist the head coach with running varsity practices and team
events. (12)
 S.W.A.G. Week (Students With A Goal) Committee- Weeklong, school wide event that
includes class competitions, a dance and an auction to raise money for Little Light
Christian School for kids with incarcerated parents. (12)
 Passion Project to Start a Senior Citizen Service Board – Coordinated an event to recruit
interested seniors in the community to learn about Special Care and begin a partnership
with the Teen Service Board. (12)
 Noah’s Ark Colorado Leadership Trip-Wilderness adventure trip to build strong
leadership skills. (12)
 Acolyte (Captain and Assistant Captain)- Served as an Acolyte for eleven years and held
leadership positions in grades 11 and 12. (9, 10, 11, 12)

Awards

 The President’s Volunteer Service Award- Bronze Level (for over 100 hours) (9)
 The President’s Volunteer Service Award –Silver Level (for over 175 hours) (10)
 The President’s Volunteer Service Award (for over 250 hours) (11)
 2018 Belle and Beau Court –nominated by peers and teachers for four years of hard
work and dedication to the school and community. (12)
Athletics

 5A Heritage Hall Tennis Team State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)

 Individual 5A State Champion in Two-Doubles (2017)
 Individual Two-Doubles third place (2016)
 Deco-Turf National High School Championship Player (10, 11, 12)
Named to All-Tournament Team-Undefeated doubles team (12)
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USTA National Championship for 18 and Under Advanced Team –placed 5 : 4,000
teams around the country competed for one of the sixteen spots in the national
championship in Orlando. (12)
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Quail Creek Country Club Tennis Junior Championship: 1st place /2 place (9/10)
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Oklahoman’s All-City Boys’ Tennis Team Roster: Honorable Mention /2 Team (10,11)

Community & Volunteer Service- (682 hours)

 Special Care Teen Service Board: Organize and participate in monthly parties for
students with special needs. (9, 10, 11,12)
 Special Care Summer and Christmas Music Program Volunteer (9, 10, 11, 12)
 Crossings Church Wednesday Dinner Volunteer: Wash and put away dishes for five
hours for each of these community events. (9, 10, 11)
 Acolyte for St. Elijah Church: Once a month and during religious holidays, I help the
priests with the service and help to coordinate the other members of my team.
(9, 10, 11, 12)
 Manna Pantry in Yukon: Providing emergency food assistance to families in need.
(9, 10, 11, 12)
 St. Elijah Food Festival: Helped with the physical set-up and food preparation.
(9,10, 11, 12)
 Britton Christian Tennis Summer Camp Coach and USTA First Serve Coach: Teaching
kids the game of tennis who may not otherwise have the opportunity to be introduced
to the sport. (9, 10, 11, 12)
 Rally for a Cure: Helped run a two day tournament for Breast Cancer Research (9)
 Caroling to Homebound and Elderly (9, 10, 11)
 Cleats for Kids Teen Board: Volunteered in fundraising events to distribute shoes, balls,
and equipment to kids in need. (10, 11)
 Western Village Elementary School Mentoring Program- Meet with first grade students
every Friday. (12)
  Regional Food Bank: Prepared food boxes and helped with the Backpacks for Kids
program. (9, 10, 11)
 Christmas Connection: Volunteered to help children of low-income families acquire
school uniforms. (10)
 St. Elijah Vacation Bible School (Arts and Crafts): Helped in the preparation and
volunteered during the week of VBS each summer. (9, 10, 11, 12)
Extra Curricular Activities

 United States Tennis Association Tournaments (9, 10, 11, 12)

 St. Raphael Church Camp (9, 10)
 Tennis Camps: John Newcomb and OU Nike (9, 10)
 K-Life: A community-wide Christian ministry for youth. (9, 10, 11, 12)
 Work the Yukon Basketball Tournament (9, 10, 11)
 Heritage Hall Tennis Camp Coach (9, 10, 11)
 Eddie Shapard Memorial Tennis Tournament Volunteer (9, 10)
 Teen Youth Group at Church (9, 10, 11, 12)
Work Experience

 Tennis Center at Quail Creek: Responsible for court times, selling tennis apparel, closing
the center, and helping with tennis events. 5-10 hours per week. (2016-Present)
 Care for Neighbors’ Pets and Homes: Responsibilities include feeding and walking pets,
keeping plants watered, and upkeep of pools and fountains. (2014-Present)
Technology Skills and Proficiencies

 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and website design.

Interests and Hobbies

 Piano
 Music
 Information Technology