Fanou Zhang

398 Bonny Meadow Rd

Oakville, Ontario, L6J 6J1
8609903166
Fanou_zhang@loomis.org

Education
The Loomis Chaffee School 10-11

Awards
Scholastic Arts and Writing Competition 2023 Grade 11
 Critical Essay – Gold Key
 Personal Memoir – Silver Key
 Flash Fiction – Honorable Mention
 Journalism – Honorable Mention
John Locke Essay Competition 2022 Grade 10
 Philosophy Commendation
Harvard International Review Competition 2022 Grade 11
 High Commendation
High Honor Roll Sophomore year, Junior year Fall 2023

Research
John Locke Essay Competition Philosophy Research 2022
 If our actions are a consequence of our capacities and preferences, and if those things are, in
turn, a result of our genetic inheritance and the external world in which we happen to find
ourselves, are we ultimately responsible for our choices?

Leadership
Loomis International Student Ambassador Grade 11
 Represents international students in Loomis
 Organizes events for cultural holidays
History Club Cofounder/Co-president
 Meets weekly to discuss different historical periods
 Hosted open APUSH review sessions for the school
Chess and Board Games Club President
Poker Club Cofounder/President

Volunteer Service
Chess Teacher Grade 11
 Taught young beginners to play chess by explanation and demonstration;
 Shared the beauty of chess and the life lessons with my students, such as decision making, focus, planning ahead, and
seizing the initiative.

English Teacher Grade 11

 Started an English tutoring organization with two friends
o Provides 1-1 ESL online tutoring for primary and middle school Japanese students
 Now an official school community engagement program
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Athletic Achievement & Extracurricular Activities
Robotics Team Grade 10, 11
 Built and programmed a robot and competed in State robotics competitions First Robotics Tech Challenge.
 FTC 2022 Innovate Award 2x, Inspire Award

Tennis JV
 Played and competed as the 4th seed for the 2022 season
Tennis Varsity
 Served as team manager for the 2023 season
Pianist
 Performs in school recitals
 ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction Certificate
Chess
 2000 rated on chess.com
o 99.5+ percentile on the website

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