Edward T. B.

Plunkett IV
4621 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 215-8912 bpiv400@gmail.com
Education
Centennial High School, Ellicott City, Maryland
Expected to graduate May 2016
GPA 4.0
Weighted GPA 4.81
Honors
Principals Honor Roll (x14)
2012-2015
Harvard Model Congress Outstanding Delegate (x2)
2014, 2015
AP Scholar with Distinction
2015
National Merit Finalist
2015
Activities
Centennial National Honor Society
Member
2014-2015
Planned, coordinated, and participated in over 60 hours of community service projects and
events
President
2015Present
Coordinate all National Honor Society Chapter functions including induction, WorldFest,
fundraising, elections, membership maintenance, and community service
Organize WorldFest Cultural Festival to promote cultural diversity at Centennial High School
by presenting and providing culturally diverse food, entertainment, and activities for the
Centennial community
Organize and chair board and general membership meetings
Restructured and expanded WorldFest planning/organization mechanisms and committees to
increase efficacy
Young Democrats
Centennial Young Democrats Co-Founder and Co-President
2014Present
Arrange and coordinate campaign volunteer work and lobbying activities
Encourage political participation and activism in the Centennial community
Plan and chair weekly discussions on economic, political, and social issues
Host and moderate expert panels, debates, and speakers to educate students and encourage a
political dialogue within the community
Supervise the development and application of the organizations policy agenda
Howard County Young Democrats High School Caucus Chair
2015Present
Cultivate interest in and awareness of politics among Howard County high school students
Encourage and provide support for the foundation of a Young Democrats chapter at each
Howard County high school
Organize monthly meetings and speaker panels for students
Encourage high school student involvement in party volunteer activities
Ensure goal-driven cohesion and cooperation among school chapters
Centennial Model United Nations
Delegate
2013-Present
Work with fellow delegates to draft, debate, and vote on resolutions regarding pressing
international issues
Fall Coordinator
2014-2015
Planned and executed the largest high school Model United Nations conference in Maryland
Coordinated a 54-man staff servicing 288 delegates across 8 committees

Communicated with speakers, school officials, staff, and local Model United Nations
organizations
Designed, operated, and maintained an informative and accessible website for delegates and
officials
Co-Secretary-General
2015-Present
Coordinate all club functions including fundraising, collegiate and high school conference
attendances, and delegate training
Oversee planning of the Centennial High School Model UN Conference
Set agendas for all board and club meetings to ensure efficient club function
Redesigned delegate training program to be more interactive, engaging, and memorable
Centennial Food on the 15th
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
Organize monthly food drives to serve fixed income senior citizens living in the community
Form partnerships with Student Government, Parent-Teacher Association, Fine Arts
Department, Athletic Department, and grocery stores to organize unique donation opportunities
and events
Raise student and parent awareness for the problem and the organization through mailings,
announcements, and flyers
Centennial Model Congress
Co-Founder and Vice President
2014-2015
Oversaw club fundraising, conference financing, and delegate training at the authority of the
president
President
2015

Present
Coordinate all club functions including delegate training, fundraising, and conference
attendances
Develop and plan first annual Centennial High School Model Congress Conference
Plan and chair weekly meetings and board meetings
Design and implement interactive delegate training curriculum
Work Experience
Howard County Parks and Recreation
Junior Counselor
2014
Maintained safe, entertaining, and productive learning environment by resolving conflicts,
enforcing rules, encouraging participation, tending to injuries, cleaning facilities, and bonding
with campers
Courtney Watsons Campaign for Howard County Executive
Intern
2014
Recruited and trained volunteers
Organized and managed volunteer events
Promoted the candidate
Proposed and oversaw high school phone bank nights
Office of Mary Kay Sigaty, Office of Howard County Council
Intern
2014-Present
Compile and analyze information and research to inform legislative decision-making
Persuade special interest groups and constituents to support legislation
Coordinate community outreach for legislation
Assess economic and social impact of legislation
Assist in drafting legislative language
Provide constituent services

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