Julianne Abenoja
Stamps 1693 Scholar
Hometown
Mountain Brook, AL (Mountain Brook HS)
Academic Interests
Neuroscience, Biology, Pre-Med
Why W&M
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W&M Activities
- DNA Metabarcoding Research with James Skelton
- Extraction of DNA from dissected spiders and use of DNA metabarcoding technology for identification of prey species
- Syndicate Hip Hop Club, Social Chair
- Orchesis Modern Dance Company
- Filipino American Student Association
High School Activities
- Docent at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- SGA Senator
- President of Interact Service Club
- Senior Chair of Justice Club
- Member of Varsity Math Team
- Member of Scholars’ Bowl
- Student at UAB Summer Science Institute I and II
- Competitive Dancer at Birmingham Dance Theatre
- Happening #79 Youth Staff
- Teacher at Birmingham Dance Theatre
- Vice President of National Beta Club
Awards / Distinctions
- 2022 Distinguished Young Woman of America, 1st Runner Up
- National Honor Society
- Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society
- Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish and English)
- National Merit Finalist
- Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist
- Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama and Jefferson County 2022
- Voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by peers
- Voted “Most Intelligent” by peers
- National Beta Club
- Kevin Butrus Scholarship Recipient
- Nora Nash Award for achievement in dance
- Top 5 Senior Elite Soloist at West Coast Dance Explosion Finals
