Samuel Soyebo provides his contact information and education history. He has worked in photography for interior decor and as a freelance event photographer. He has been very involved in his high school band and church youth group, holding several leadership positions. He has also volunteered extensively in his community through various organizations. He has earned several academic and musical honors and awards. His skills include languages, musical instruments, photography, sports, and science experiments.
1. Samuel Soyebo
11810 Sendera Lane
Richmond, Texas 77407
sammysoyebo@gmail.com
832-566-5557
EDUCATION
08/09 – 06/13 Stephen F. Austin High School ( GPA: 3.7/4.0) Sugar Land, TX
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/11 – 06/12 Photography for Ifeyinwa Etuokwu’s Interior Décor 3-8 hrs/project
01/11 -- present Freelance Event Photography Business 2-5 hrs/event
ACTIVITIES
9th
– 12th
Stephen F. Austin High School Bulldog Band
Member (9th
– 12th
), Concert Band Lead Trumpet (9th
)
Symphonic Band Lead Trumpet (10
th
), Honors Band (11
th
–
12
th
), Loading Crew (11
th
– 12
th
),Car Moving Crew (12
th
),
Trumpet Section Leader (12th
)
Marching Band (Aug. – Nov.) 8+ hrs/week
Concert Band (Nov. – Jun.) ~3 hrs/week
House on the Word Church
Youth Executive: Discipleship Coordinator,
Youth Music Dept. Head
Weekly Church Service 3hrs/week
Men’s Fellowship 5hrs/month
Bible Study 2.5hrs/week
Downtown Outreach 2hrs/month
(Feeding the homeless)
Houston’s Annual International Festival
Volunteer
Chan’s Concessions (2 day event, 9th) 15 hrs/day
Chan’s Concessions (2 day event, 10th) 8hrs/day
Chan’s Concessions (1 day event, 11th) 6hrs/day
11
th
– 12
th
National Honors Society
Member *Homecoming Representative
Volunteer locally for betterment of community
A setting example of the school’s student body
Follow the four pillars (Character, Leadership,
Scholarship, Service)
Hutchinson Elementary Carnival** 2 hrs/day
Runner- Up Nominee for NHS Historian
2. “SWAGG” Environmental Club (Saving the World And Going Green)
Officer: Historian
Inform student/club members about environmental awareness
Collect Recycling for various events
KSLB (Keep Sugar Land Beautiful)Annual Trash Off 3 hrs/day
Tri – M Music National Honors Society
Member
Tutor middle school band students 1.5 hr/Wed.
Perform to Senior Citizens in Retirement homes 1-2 hr/event
Pennywise Retail Store
Frequent Volunteer
Sort books, shoes, and clothing
Sweep, take out trash
Serve Sugar Land
Registered Volunteer
Sugar Land Heritage Foundation (preservation of bricks
and miscellaneous belongings)** 3.5 hrs/day
Eggstravaganza Carnival** 4 hrs/day
Sunday in the Park Concert Series (3 day event)** 3 hrs/day
Asia Society
Volunteer
Prepare venues for local events
Work designated stations at events 3 hrs/ event
12
th
Student Coucil
Officer: Senior Class President
Decorate school (w/ varying occasions/events)
Collect Recycling
Volunteer at local events
Work and socialize with elderly at Nursing Homes
Organize member’s sign point sheets, and manage events
Science Club
Senior Member
Experiment with electronics and pyrotechnics
Study and Discuss scientific topics
African Student Association
Co-founding Member
Discuss African Culture
Listen to Ethnic Music/Try ethnic foods
Organize Socials
HONORS & AWARDS
9th
Academic Excellence (plaque)
Mathematics Outstanding Student Award (Algebra I)
Freshman Region Band
Bands of America (Pearland) Regional Finalist
3. 1
st
place, Regional Champions
Bands of America (San Antonio) Super Regional Finalist
8
th
place
10
th
Academic Excellence (letter)
Mathematics Outstanding Student Award (Algebra II)
Division I Ensemble (2)
Bands of America (Conroe) Regional Finalist
1
st
place, Regional Champions
Bands of America (Indianapolis) Grand Nationals Finalist
9
th
place
11
th
AP Scholar
Academic Excellence (letter)
Mathematics Outstanding Student Award (Pre-Calculus)
Division I Ensemble
Division I Solo
Bands of America (Conroe) Regional Finalist
5
th
place
Bands of America (San Antonio) Super Regional Finalist
8
th
place
SKILLS, TALENTS &
ACHIEVEMENTS Languages
two years Spanish
Yoruba spoken at home
Musical Instruments
Piano since age 11
Trumpet since age 11
Saxophone since age 13
Euphonium (Baritone) since age 15
Acoustic Guitar since age 16
Bass Guitar since age 16
Started Drum set recently
Hobbies
-Photography
-Running
-Basketball
- Making/Playing Music
-Physics/Science Club Labs