DREW BURGESS 

School:
Florida Atlantic University (Wilkes Honors College)

Parents:
Andrew and Stacy Burgess

Church Activities:
I was a member of the Children’s Usher Board. During many Children Sunday worship services I have done the Call to Worship, Responsive Reading, Welcome and Occasion, and the Announcements. I am currently a Junior Sunday School Teacher.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
AP Scholar with Honor Award (2019), Citizens Concerned for Students (2019), Top Five Player in Girls’ Varsity Tennis (2018), Dean’s & President’s List for FAU, Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship Recipient (2020) (full-ride to Wilkes Honors College at FAU), Morton Research Forum Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient (2023)

Community Service Involvement:
I have over 200 community service hours as I have been of service at Toys for Tots, 5k races, festivals, and the local community center’s childcare program. I mentor young girls in Tampa as a part of Pretty with Purpose, Inc. I have completed over 120 hours of volunteer work at Jupiter Medical Center.

Goals and Aspirations:
I aspire to move on to medical school to get my medical degree in order to become a pediatrician. I will always trust God to lead me through whatever plans He has for me.

Favorite Scriptures:
Matthew 7:13-14 King James Version (KJV)
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

1 Thessalonians 5: 18 KJV
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Favorite Quote:
“Not all treasure is silver and gold.” -Captain Jack Sparrow