Name: Adriana Perera

Address: 14526 Wheatstone Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650

Phone: 562-391-8693
Email: 102278@my.sj-jester.org

Education
High School: Saint Joseph
Graduation Year: 2017
Degree Awarded: High School Diploma

Prospective College: University of Southern California

Intended Major: Journalism

Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs)

Woman of Faith-
2013-2017: Member of CSJ, our schools campus ministry
2013-2017: Liturgy Planner
o I have helped to plan school liturgies and have participated in them
through lecturing, altar serving, Eucharistic ministering, and being the
master of ceremonies.
2013-2015: Confirmation Candidate at Saint Linus Parish
2014: Sophomore Retreat Leader
2016: Kairos Participant
2016: Junior Retreat Leader
2016: CSJ Conference Retreat
o I attended a retreat held by the CSJ sisters with representatives from
the other CSJ schools in America. We learned about the history of CSJ
and participated in community outreach.
2017: Kairos Retreat Leader

Woman of Heart-
2013-2016: Varsity Cross Country
o Made it to CIF Prelims 2 years and qualified for CIF Finals 2 years
o Received the Next Level Award
2013-2016: Varsity Track and Field
o Received 4 All-League Awards
o 2-time League Champions
2013: CHOC Walk
 2014-2017: Peer Helper
o We create events to help incoming freshmen and students at Saint
Joseph. We work with the counseling program at school to support
and help all students.
2014: Heal the Bay
o Volunteered at a beach clean-up
2015: His Nesting Place
o I volunteered at a womens shelter in Long Beach.
2015-2017: Jester Homegirls
o This club is connected to Homeboy Industries which helps formerly
gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women to
redirect their lives and become a part of their community. I was the
board treasurer in my Junior year.

Woman of Intellect-
2013-2017: Top 25 Student
o I received this award for being in the top 25 of my class in terms of
GPA for a semester. I have received this award since the first
semester of my freshmen year.
2013: Physical Education Outstanding Student Award
2014-2017: California Scholarship Federation
o To maintain my membership in CSF, I must maintain a 3.0 GPA or
higher and complete service hours through helping incoming
freshman or tutoring.
2014: Religion I Outstanding Student Award
2014-2017: Saint John Fontbonne Scholarship
2015-2017: National Honor Society
o I served as the Public Relations officer in my junior year.
2015-2017: National English Honor Society
2016-2017: Math Honor Society
2015-2016: AP English Language Outstanding Student
2016: AP Scholar
o I received this award because I achieved a 3 or higher on 3 AP
examinations.
2017: AP Psychology Teachers Award

Woman of Courage-
2013-2017: Spirit of the Young Lions
 o This charitable organization was started by my older brother and I to
support the education of poor children in Sri Lanka.
2015: Hugh OBrian Youth Leadership Seminar Representative
o I was chosen to represent Saint Joseph High School at a leadership
seminar with several other high school representatives.
2016-2017: In Her Shoes internship
o This non-profit organization works to catalyze courage among women
to help them find their paths in life. As an intern, I plan events, help
run the social media accounts, fundraise, and write blogs.

Woman of Community-
2013-2017: Student Ambassador
2013-2017: SJ Press
o I have worked in the school newspaper as a writer, editor, and editor-
in-chief.
2013-2017: Key Club
o I have helped to decorate the Rose Parade floats, made food baskets,
planned and volunteered at fundraisers, and taken part in donation
drives.
2013-2017: Saint Linus Parish
o I have helped at my parish by participating in liturgies, volunteering
at the Food Pantry and the annual fiesta, decorating the church for
holidays, and helping to file and organize at the parish office.