I am a senior at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ, passionate about serving others through leadership, music, and community involvement. As an Eagle Scout, founder of The Thomas Trio, American Legion Jersey Boys State delegate, congressional intern, musician, athlete, and Mock Trial competitor, I seek opportunities to make a meaningful impact in my school and community.

I built a bluestone paver patio for our 100-year-old town Community House, which serves residents of all ages. After noticing that many children left their bikes scattered across the lawn, I developed a solution. Leading a group of scouts, we spent several weekends leveling the sidewalk, mixing cement, building the patio, and installing a bike rack.

Inspired by the power of music to reduce isolation among the elderly, I founded The Thomas Trio four years ago, a youth-led musical outreach initiative that brings live viola performances to seniors in nursing homes and hospice centers. Alongside my two younger siblings, I have performed more than 80 concerts across seven states and Ireland, reaching thousands of residents. I also invite other young musicians to join us on these visits and have partnered with AARP’s Create the Good program to bring music into hospice centers, offering dignity, comfort, and human connection to the terminally ill.

I currently play tennis and surf for my high school teams and compete in extracurricular UTR tennis tournaments. I was also a member of my high school sailing team during my freshman year.

I actively perform on the viola for my school’s Jazz Ensemble and have played for my parish at more than 400 Sunday Masses. I serve as the solo string instrumentalist at high school Masses and founded my school’s Chamber Strings ensemble.

I am a Presidential Scholar at Christian Brothers Academy and earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal for community service, personal development, and physical fitness. I was named VFW Scout of the Year for leadership and citizenship, and in music, I’ve been recognized by the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the Tort Family Music Scholarship, and as Most Improved Underclassman for founding and leading my school’s first Chamber Strings Ensemble.

I regularly volunteer at The People’s Pantry, a local nonprofit serving more than 350 families. I built their website to enable online donations and volunteer recruitment, increasing fundraising revenue by 30%.

As a Junior Firefighter and member of the Spring Lake Fire Company No. 1, I participate in hands-on fire service training during weekly meetings, assist with apparatus and equipment readiness, and support emergency response operations. Becoming a member of the department has allowed me to further strengthen the leadership and service skills I developed as an Eagle Scout, as well as my discipline and ability to perform in high-pressure situations.

Selected as one of 200 students from the Class of 2027 to represent Christian Brothers Academy at American Legion Jersey Boys State, a statewide leadership and civic education program with over 800 delegates.

Elected Town Mayor and State Senator by peers and appointed Director of Homeland Security by the Boys State Governor. Participated in a simulated state government, developing public policy while strengthening leadership, public speaking, collaboration, and consensus-building skills.