🎓#18 Salutatorian – Madison Rosenfield
➡Next Steps: University of Oklahoma
đź“šField of Study: Biology, Pre-Med Route
🦓Zebra Since: 9th Grade
đź”´ What advice would you give your freshman self?
"You are so much more likely to regret something you didn’t do rather than something you did. So take that chance! If you spend all your time worrying over what could go wrong you will never move forward."
đź”´ Through my journey to becoming a salutatorian,
"I am far more resilient and capable than I once thought."
đź”´ What are you most proud of in your high school career?
"My overall growth as a person. When I started high school, I was super anti-social and hated ever going out of my comfort zone. But now, I will yap off the ear of most everyone I meet and have gained so many valuable lessons and opportunities through stepping out of my bubble! As well as winning first place at the 2024 Stallion Battalion Marching Band Contest!"
đź”´ What were the hardest challenges you overcame to achieve this honor?
"Finding the balance between classes, homework, extracurriculars, family, a social life, and adequate time for myself and my mental health. It’s hard, but the balance is possible!"
đź”´ What does this accomplishment mean to you?
"This accomplishment validated my hard work throughout high school and proved to me that it was all worth it, despite the struggles."
đź”´ Looking back on your school experience at CPS, what does being a Zebra mean to you?
"It means having pride in your community and showing support for those around you."
đź”´ What elementary staff member impacted your life most, and how?
"Mrs. Conner from Justus Tiawah."
đź”´ What junior high staff member impacted your life most, and how?
"Mrs. Yoder from Justus Tiawah. She inspired my love of writing and literature."
đź”´ What high school staff member made the most significant impact on your life, and how?
"Definitely Mrs. Acord, our high school band director. Mrs. Acord has always pushed me to be better as a musician, student, and person. I have never seen her give up on a student. She has made band such a fun, welcoming, and supportive place and something I will dearly miss."
đź”´ What activities have you been involved in?
"AP / Pre-AP Programs; Band (please list which one(s) on the 'Other Option' line below.); SADD; Work Experience / Shadow / Internship (Career Development Program); Marching and Concert Band, Biomedical Club"
đź”´ What is the one thing you will absolutely take with you to college?
"My study habits and ambition."
đź”´ Scholarships
"Claremore Alumni Scholarship: $1,000
Academic Achievement Scholarship: $8,000"
đź”´ Awards and Honors
"Woodwind Captain for 2024 Marching Band Season
Superior rating at OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble for Clarinet Choir: 2022, 2024
Superior rating at OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble for Solo Clarinet Performance: 2023
Superior rating at OSSAA State Solo and Ensemble for Clarinet Quartet: 2023
Outstanding Leadership Award for Marching Band: 2024
Outstanding Student Award for Human Body Systems: 2024
Z-Student Award for Geography: 2022
Z-Student Award for Art of Storytelling: 2023
Z-Student Award for AP Language and Composition: 2024
Oklahoma High School Honors Society: 2022–2025
Certificate of Completion: Biomedical Course"
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