This document provides biographical information about Avery Burton Mills III including his education history, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, and work history. He graduated from Martinsville High School with honors and received his Associate's Degree from Patrick Henry Community College. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in General Biosciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University. He has received numerous academic and leadership awards and has been very involved in extracurricular activities throughout high school and college.
1. Avery Burton Mills III
141 Stonewall Jackson Trail
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
(276) 358-0888
mills9avery@gmail.com
Education
Martinsville High School (2012-2016)
(Graduated with Advanced High School Diploma in May, 2016)
Patrick Henry Community College (ACE Academy- Accelerated College Education) (2014-2016)
(Awarded an Associate’s Degree in General Studies in May, 2016)
Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University (2016-2020)
(Will graduate with a Bachelors of Science in General Biosciences)
Awards and Honors
● Big M Academic Achievement Award, Recipient (5th-12th)
○ Awarded to students who maintains a 3.7 GPA or higher
● National Honor Society (NHS), Inductee 2014 (11th & 12th)
○ Master of Ceremonies for 2015 Induction
● National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Inductee 2014 (11th & 12th)
● MHS Chapter of the National Beta Club, Member (10th-12th)
● Principal's List (5th-12th)
○ Awarded to students with all A’s on report card
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
● MHS Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Member (10th-12th)
○ VA State Executive Region VI Vice President 2015-2016
○ Martinsville Chapter Vice President
○ 2nd Place recipient in the Biomedical Debate competition at the 2014 VA HOSA State
Conference
● MHS Varsity Golf Team (9th-12th)
○ Team Captain (12th)
● MHS Varsity Swim Team (10th-12th)
○ Team Co-Captain (12th)
● MHS Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Team (JV: 8th-9th), (Varsity: 10th-12th)
● Participant in Mr. Bulldog (Womanless Beauty Contest) (10th-12th)
○ Runner up (11th)
● CHILL (Communities Helping Improve Local Lives), Board Member for Martinsville Chapter
2. (10th-12th)
● RELATE (Relationship Education Leading Adolescents Through Empowerment), Peer Leader
(10th-12th)
● MHS Technology Students of America (TSA), Chapter President
○ Fall Rally at Virginia Tech (11th)
● MHS Key Club, Member (9th-10th)
● MHS Science Scholastic Quiz Bowl Team (10th-11th)
● Biomedical Presentation: “Fibromyalgia” (11th)
○ 1st Place Fibromyalgia Presentation
● Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Confirmed Member (May 2015)
● Piedmont Youth Soccer League Travel Team (5th-11th)
● MHS Sophomore and Junior Class Vice President
● Club Swim Teamat Virginia Tech
● Volunteers Around the World at Virginia Tech
● Pre Dental Club at Virginia Tech
● Student Committee for Equity and Inclusion
● Wakeboard Team at Virginia Tech
● Snow Club at Virginia Tech
Volunteer Service
● MS Walk at Jack Dalton Park (Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser) (7th & 8th)
● Pancake Day (Kiwanis International Fundraiser) (9th & 10th)
● Holiday Bell-Ringer for the Salvation Army (9th &10th)
● Christmas Cheer (packing food for families in need around the holidays) (11th)
● Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) 2011-present
● 200 hours at the Piedmont Virginia Dental Health Foundation Community Dental Clinic
alongside fourth year VCU Dental Students and Dr. Amanda Meade (12th)
● Paint The Town 5k (Raise awareness for underage alcohol consumption and illegal drug
use) (12th)
● HOSA service projects (Children's hospital, leukemia walk, etc.) (10th-12th)
● Missions of Mercy Project- October 1st, 2016. 5:15am-6pm
Work Experience
● Lifeguard at YMCA
● Martinizing Dry Cleaners
○ Electronic entry of customer orders
○ Prepare customer orders
○ Customer Relations