BENJAMIN T. PENDLETON .

124 Matlen Dr. Mooresville NC 28117

Cell: (704)-995-7697
pendletonben@yahoo.com
http://benpendleton.weebly.com
Mission Statement
To state it simply, Im seeking a career in the military, to serve and to address some of the
issues our nation faces. Im interested in leadership, teaching and aspiring to a policy-level
position someday. To achieve this, I intend to attend a four-year university in the East where
I can major in relevant subjects to achieve those life goals. I will also pursue graduate studies.
Personal Statement
People tell me that I am a leader and, to tell the truth, that is exactly what I am, a leader. The
words of former archbishop Desmond Tutu describe me perfectly: I am a leader by default,
because nature does not allow a vacuum. Others say that I am persistent. This is true: whenever
I find a problem, I always stick around to figure out a solution to the problem. I am also multi-
faceted; there are too many things about myself to narrow the view of myself down to a few
simple words. Everywhere people look, I surprise them with my personality and capabilities.
Im looking to keep improving and learning more and more leadership skills.
Activities and Honors

Boy Scouts of America: Since 1
st
Grade

Leadership:
o Senior Patrol Leader
o Assistant Senior Patrol Leader at
Camp Raven Knob
o Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
o Patrol Leader 2x
o Assistant Patrol Leader 2x
o Troop Librarian 2x
o Numerous instructing roles

Awards and Honors:
o Completing Eagle Scout Rank
o Star Rank: 2/21/2011
o Life Rank: 4/30/12
o 2013 Honor Camper at Camp
Raven Knob
o 2013 3
rd
Place, National NRA
Postal Shooting Competition

Volunteer Activities:
o Various Eagle Scout Work Projects
o Scouting for Food: 2011-2013


Tae Kwon Do: Since Kindergarten

Awards and Honors:
o Black Belt (Cho Dan): Sep 2012

Leadership:
o Instructor
o Leading Various Classes
o Testing Other Students and
Awarding Rank

Volunteer Activities:
o Relay for Life 2013









Band:
Leadership:
o Saxophone Section Leader
o Saxophone Assistant Section
Leader

Awards and Honors:
o Marching Varsity Letter: Fall
2011-Spring 2014
o Leadership Star: 2013-2014
School Year
o Governors School Nominations
o Jazz band 2012-2014



Police Explorers:
Leadership:
o Selected Explorers Captain to
Lead Post

Miscellaneous:
Awards and Honors:
o LNHS Junior Marshall 2014



Being in the Boy Scouts has been one of the most influential experiences of my life.
The Boy Scouts is an organization where young males learn everything from outdoor skills to
leadership skills, and from diligence to various job skills (through merit badges). My Boy Scout
Troop is a bit different from other troops throughout the nation. My Troop is much larger than
the average troop; however, we also get more activities and advancements done than the
average troop. I have had the privilege to be selected by my peers to lead this troop of 100+
scouts, and this has taught me that no matter what goes wrong, there is always a way.

I have been practicing Tae Kwon Do for the past 12 years. Tae Kwon Do is a fairly
modern martial art that derived from aspects of many East Asian martial arts, and it has
evolved with the ever changing dynamic of society. I go to a very traditionalist Tae Kwon Do
school, where things are, for the most part, how they were when Tae Kwon Do was formed.
In the 12 years I have been in Tae Kwon Do, I have learned more than I could have imagined,
not just in the way of martial arts, but in a spiritual way. I have learned to persevere through
challenges, to respect those who have earned it, and to fight for what is right.

Band has also been one of the most influential things on my life. I am in the LNHS sit-
down concert-style band, the LNHS Jazz ensemble, and the LNHS Marching Wildcats that
travels to compete against other bands. Life in the band program is one of the best things that
could happen to somebody like me. Band has taught me that hard work and determination pay
off, and that life is too short not to enjoy the little things. The band program is home to the
greatest people, I would not have met my best friends if it were not for band.

Education:
Lake Norman High School
186 Doolie Road Mooresville, NC 28117
(704)-799-8555
http://iss.schoolwires.com/Page/23844

Tests:

SAT:

Chemistry Subject Test: June 1 2013: 700
Math Subject Test: Pending

SAT: June 7, 2014: Reading: 620
Math: 690
Additional SAT Scores: Pending

AP Tests

AP World History: 4 AP United States History: 5
AP Environmental Science: 5 AP Calculus AB: Pending
AP Physics: Pending



Class Rank (as of 05/02/2014): 23 out of 465
Weighted GPA (as of 05/20/2014): 4.71
Un-weighted GPA (as of 05/20/2014): 3.92

8
th
Grade:
Algebra I (HS CRED)

9
th
Grade:
Band I Fall
Band I Spring
Biology Honors Freshman Academy*
Civics & Economics Honors Freshman
Academy*
English I Freshman Academy
French I
Geometry Honors Freshman Academy*
Physical Education/Health
Marching Band

10
th
Grade:
Advanced World History**
Algebra II Honors*
AP World History**
Band Intermediate Fall
Band Intermediate Spring
Chemistry Honors*
English II Honors*
French II
Marching Band





11
th
Grade:
Advanced US History**
Band (Proficient) Honors Fall*
English III Honors*
French III Honors*
Marching Band
AP Environmental Science**
AP United States History**
Band (Proficient) Honors Spring*
Pre-Calculus Honors*

12
th
Grade (Projected):
Band (Proficient) Honors Fall*
Band (Proficient) Honors Spring*
French IV Honors*
English IV Honors*
Advanced Calculus AB**
AP Calculus AB**
Advanced Physics**
AP Physics**
Marching Band

*=Honors; **=Advanced Placement