Sarah Wheeler

Dedicated professional with experience as a judge, intern, sales assistant, and coach that excels in public speaking, time management, and task prioritization. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and enhance community confidence, while effectively managing tasks and prioritizing responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Highly organized, hard working, proactive, and punctual.

• Mikendra McCoy, Speech and Debate Coach, (559) 905-8695
• Peter Manzi, Band Director, (217) 412-8820

• Collegiate level British Parliamentary Debater: 2/26-Current; Competes in regional tournaments across California; Actively develops skills in argumentation, public speaking, and real-time critical analysis; USC Invitational Finalist(Top 4 out of 25+ teams)
• Vice President/Head of Debate/Captain of Parliamentary and Policy Debate: Carlsbad High School Speech & Debate, 08/21-06/25; Arranged practices for 70+ students weekly; Critiqued teammates' debate cases and evaluated speech delivery; Set roles and expectations for other team leaders; Participated in 30+ competitions including invitationals (placed 2nd in all of SoCal) and State Championships (placed 9th and 12th in all of California); Received National Speech & Debate Association's Special Distinction awarded to the top 14% of competitors nationwide
• President: Carlsbad High School Mock Trial, 08/22-06/25; Arranged meetings, set agendas, organized resources for weekly team practices; Led cross-school communication for scrimmages; Organized transportation for ~20 students to attend competition; Recruited 35+ members; Provided feedback to witnesses and lawyers for performance prior to competition; Received MVP award (1 award given per team); Led team to place in top 10 amongst all teams in San Diego county
• Section Leader/Soloist: Carlsbad High School Marching Lancers, 08/21-06/25; Tasked with running sectionals which entailed bettering ensemble sound via coaching musicality; Fixed instruments and equipment; Performed at football games, parades, and competitions; Acted as media advocate for a local news channel for the ensemble
• Founder/President: Students Demand Action, 08/23-06/25; Hosted seminars on awareness of gun violence prevalence and prevention; Sent letters to administrative department advocating for student perspective and concerns; Attended rallies and protests; Acted as a mediator to maintain bipartisanship during group discussions
• Secretary: Carlsbad High School Tri-M Music Honor Society, 08/23-06/25; Volunteered at local elementary and middle schools to mentor students in order to improve music skills and confidence; Logged member participation in community involvement for over 60+ people
• Clarinetist/Soloist: Carlsbad High School Musical Pit, 08/23-06/24; Played live music for school musicals; Attended multiple 3 hour rehearsals weekly up until performances which entailed 12 hour days; Moved instruments/equipment where necessary; Fixed instruments and handled wiring/microphones for various musicians
• Campus Representative: Carlsbad High School Champion Lancer, 08/24-06/25, One of fifteen seniors to advocate for importance of education to middle and elementary students; Attended community events to speak on behalf of high school
• Campus Representative: Carlsbad High School No Place for Hate Leadership, 08/24-06/25, Advocated for the importance of DEI programs; Brought school specific issues to the attention of administration; Set curriculum for advisory programs taught to every student on campus