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LESLIE WASHINGTON

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: University High School Academy

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Southfield Delta GEMS,, Special Olympics (2017), Halloween Festival ,2017)
Teen Summit (2019), Decorated (hygiene products) Boxes for Foster Care children (2019),
MLK Task Force (2019), Literary Luncheon (2019), "We Care" boxes for senior citizens (2022 ),
National Honor Society:, Induction Ceremony (2019), Teachers versus Students Basketball Game ,
(2019), Soulful Santa Celebration (2019), Mentor Liaison for Middle and High Schoolers (2020-
present), Parent Teacher Association: Check in and ticket distributor (2019), Worldwide Tax Services/
By The Numbers - Customer Appreciation Event: Hostess (2017-2019), First Family Counseling:
Office Organizer (2017-2019), Pershing High School: School Beautification (2019), Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. (Detroit Alumnae Chapter): Christmas - Meals On Wheels for seniors ( 2017),
American Diabetes Association Walk (2018), Lathrup Village Community Foundation: Student Ambas-
sador (2020-2022 )

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: I started two businesses in High School. First, I painted and customized
denim jackets in 10th grade. Then, I started my second business making Explosion boxes in 11th
grade. Explosion boxes are 3 layer boxes decorated with stickers, colorful/textured paper, pictures
and anything else requested by the customer. (Nothing actually explodes from the box.)

COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Michigan

MAJOR IN COLLEGE: Business /Finance

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY :

COMMUNITY GREW UP: When I was 8 years old, I moved from Belleville, MI to Southfield, MI. My
community mainly consists of other African American people who are also educated, and love give-
back to their community. Education and helping others is very important in my community.

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