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About Me
My name is Keating Drake, and I am currently and undergraduate student at the University of Maryland. Before living in College Park, I grew up in Baltimore with my parents and three younger sisters. I graduated Cum Laude from Roland Park Country School where I studied for ten years. I began my academic career at the University of Maryland without a specific major but have since declared Public Policy and Criminal Justice and will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in both. Although I enjoy studying many fields including science, history, and literature, but have realized that I am most passionate about social justice and reforming the U.S. criminal justice system. My goal is to have a career that directly serves and blesses those whom society often overlooks. Additionally, I am minoring in Spanish, and I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain to immerse myself in the language and culture. It was an incredible experience, and I am always happy to talk about it. I am a very proud Terp, and I love that the University of Maryland provides so many opportunities to explore my passions. Each of my diverse interests make up who I am, and I hope to use them to better understand the world around me.
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Outstanding honors and Awards
National Carson Scholar, 2017, 2018, 2019
Roland Park Country School Merit Scholar
Head's Commendation, Biology, Grade 9
Head’s Commendation, Biology, Grade 9
Head’s Commendation, History, Grade 9
Head’s Commendation, History, Grade 10
Cum Laude Inductee, 2019
Faculty Choice Award, 2016
National Russian Honor Society, Grades 11-12
National Spanish Honor Society, Grades 11-12
AP Scholar, Grades 11-12
Maryland Russian Olympiada Silver Medalist, 2017, 2019
Russian National Essay Contest Silver Medalist, 2018
National Russian Scholar Laureate, 2019
Excellence in Softball Award, 2019
Creative Writing Award, 2019
Cum Laude Paper, 2019
Mu Alpha Theta Inductee, 2019
Excellence in Technical Theater, 2020
Faculty Choice Prize, 2020
Excellence in Spanish Award, 2022
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ACTIVITIES
Advanced Ballet and the Royal Academy of Dance
Dancer, 2012-2019 6+ hrs. week/ 36 weeks
In Advanced Ballet, I focused on good technique and improving the skills and movements taught in basic levels. The Royal Academy of Dance was founded in England and teaches a specifically designed syllabus. I have taken annual or biannual examinations throughout my time in the program.
Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools
Co-President, Grades 11-12- 1 hrs. week/36 weeks
Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, also known as FOCUS is a bible study group on private school campuses. In the weekly meetings, students will share a lunchtime meal and discuss a biblical lesson to grow with one another in faith.
Roland Park Country School Admissions Tour Guide
Red Key Tour Guide, Grades 10-12, Red Key Mentor, Grade 11
The purpose of the Red Key group is to provide prospective families with adequate information and make them feel welcome. The peer mentor program was established in 2018 to help students in lower grades know how to properly treat visitors in the classroom.
White Students Confronting Racism (WSCR)
Founding member, Grade 12- 1+ hrs. week/36 weeks
I have always been passionate about issues concerning racism, so helping to found WSCR has been one of my greatest accomplishments at Roland Park. As an organization, we are dedicated to being allies for racial minorities, addressing race-related issues in the school, and unpacking our own white privilege. WSCR is a place where white students can learn about topics concerning race without putting a person of color in a position of speaking on behalf of their entire race.
Technical Theater Club
Founder, President, Grade 12- 1 hrs. week/36 weeks
I founded this club at the end of 2019 in order to best use the theatrical resources Roland Park has to offer. I have always been passionate about stage-work, and I wanted to learn more. The club holds biweekly meetings where we focus on specific topics pertaining to sound, lighting, set, costumes and mnay of the other aspects that create a successful production.
Writing Center
Peer Mentor, Grades 11, 12- 1 hrs. week/18 weeks
The Roland Park Writing Center is open to any member of the student body who would like extra assistance when crafting a written assignment. The peer mentor program was established to involve other students. The mentors make suggestions and help the writers to improve their own skills.
ATHLETICS
Varsity Women’s Softball
Grade 11 Captain- 25+ hrs. week/12 weeks
The Roland Park Country School Softball Team plays in the IAAM B Conference
Ultimate Frisbee
Grade 10 player- 2 hrs week/8 weeks, Freshman Club team 2 hrs week/20 weeks
I love this unique sport and learning about the complex plays of Ultimate Frisbee. Sophomore year, I was the only female player on my rec team, so being on the UMD Women's Club Ultimate has been a wonderful experience
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Technical Theater Arts
High School Musical
Deck Crew/Stage Left Manager, 2016
Grease
Deck Crew, 2016
Almost Maine
Assistant Stage Manager, 2017
The Secret Garden
Assistant Stage Manager, 2017
Legally Blonde Jr.
Lead Stage Manager, 2018
Peter and the Starcatcher
Deck Manager, 2018
Beauty and the Beast
Lead Stage Manager, 2018
Still Life of Iris
Sound Operator, 2019
Bye Bye Birdie
Lead Stage Manager, 2019
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INTERNSHIP & WORK
Eppley Recreation Center
Employed Winter of 2021 through the present, 9-12 hrs. week/24 weeks
UMD's Eppley Recreation Center I work as a supervisor. This role involves caring for the needs of the staff, handling medical emergencies and maintaining order within the facility.
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Young’s Bicycle Shop
Employed Summer of 2019, 28 hrs. week/9 weeks
In this job, I performed a variety of tasks. I enjoy serving people by helping customers, renting bikes, and organizing inventory. Working at Young's has provided me with valuable interpersonal and communication skills.
Nantucket Historical Association
Employed Summer of 2019, 22 hrs. week/9 weeks
At the NHA I was a docent at a historic site (the Oldest House), a gallery attendant at the Whaling Museum, and a worker in the Children's Center. The variety of positions allowed me to grow as a historian and young worker.
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Augmented Reality Sandbox Project
Grade 11 Independent Project, 5 hrs. week/40 weeks
In collaboration with Roland Park Country Schools, Technical Director, Joe LePain, I have worked to build an Augmented Reality Sandbox. Based on very crude directions, we designed a structure that would work, as well and installed and calibrated software that would work to project a topography map onto the surface of the sand and correspond with the elevation.
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Ministry Leader at Church of the Resurrection
Volunteer 2015-present, 100+ hours
I have many roles at Church of the Resurrection. I serve as an elementary school teacher, middle school youth group leader, high school youth group leader, assistant worship leader, reader, chalicist, or wherever else I’m needed. I also work on all of the Children’s ministry events such as Vacation Bible School, Easter Family Fun Day, and the annual Christmas Pagent.
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Babysitting/Nanny
2016-present
I have been a frequent babysitter for many years. I spend many weekends babysitting, and have regular families I babysit for. I typically watch kids from ages 1 month-13 years. Light housework and working to entertain the kids. I have also lived with families during the summer to help the parents.
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