James Bruce

(703) 339-2418 -> jbruce3@masonlive.gmu.edu

Education

Hayfield Secondary School: September 2012-June 2016
George Mason University: August 2016-May 2020

Extracurricular Activities

Youth for Understanding Intercultural Exchange: June-August 2015
Earned full academic scholarship for six-week study abroad trip to Osaka, Japan.

Japanese National Honor Society: September 2015-June 2016
President of Hayfield Secondary chapter of Japanese National Honor Society.

Forensics Speech and Debate: September 2012-June 2016
Competitor in Declamation, Duo Interpretation and Original Oratory.

Devoted over two hours a day to writing, editing and practicing my original speech.
Earned second place in original oratory at the VHSL state forensics competition.
Traveled to Chicago and Fort Lauderdale for NCFL national forensics competitions.

Hayfield Robotics Club: September 2014-June 2016
Head Coder.

Wrote Java code for robot movement, actions, and commands.
Tested robot functioning and performed troubleshooting to solve problems.

Fairfax Public Access Television (FCAC): July 2014-Present
Producer and host of television program Talking and Board Games.

Produced and hosted multiple episodes (available here).
Earned certification as camera operator and show producer.

Theater: September 2011-June 2013
Actor, Technician, Singer and Dancer.

Acted, sang and danced in Annie and Singing in the Rain at Hayfield Secondary.
Acted, sang and danced in Fame with MPAT.
Sang Italian arias at the Lorton Workhouse.

Hayfield Varsity Tennis: April 2015-June 2016

Hayfield Varsity Swim: October 2013-June 2016

Awards and Distinctions

Qualified for Grand National Tournament in Original Oratory at Hayfield Secondary: May 2014&2015
Received full JAFS scholarship to Japan with YFU: April 2015
AP Scholar: June 2015
AP Computer Science Top Student Award: June 2015
Lettered in varsity tennis and swim: February 2015&May 2015&2016
President’s Education Award: June 2016
Completed the Early College Scholars Program: June 2016

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