Sammy Fox

Monte Vista High School

Danville, California · Expected graduation June 2027

Studies include AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, AP World History, and Honors Orchestra. AP Scholar.

Additional coursework at Diablo Valley College: Introduction to Communication and Theory, Introduction to Business, and History of the U.S. after 1865.

Program Leader / Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Town of Danville · Summers 2024–2026

• Teach private and group swimming lessons, adapting instruction to each swimmer's needs.
• Support safe aquatics programs and help swimmers develop skills and confidence.

Principal Bass / Section Leader

Monte Vista High School Orchestra · 2023–2026

• Transitioned from violin to upright bass to meet an ensemble need; lead sectionals and mentor peers.
• Contributed to the ensemble's first-place Music in the Parks results in May 2024 and May 2025.
• Received the Musicianship Award at Monte Vista High School on May 27, 2026.

President, Love For Our Elders

Club participation, 2022–2026 · President, spring 2026–present · Vice president, fall 2025

Support letter-writing campaigns and service that connects students with older community members.

SAT Peer Tutor

Schoolhouse.world · Spring 2026

Earned tutor certification and completed an eight-session SAT Bootcamp, preparing sessions and explaining problem-solving approaches to peers.

Congressional Debate

Monte Vista High School · 2024–2025 · Varsity team, fall 2025

Earned fourth- and third-place House finishes and advanced to Senate-level competition. Wrote proposed legislation for a four-day school week in a debate setting.

Swimming & mountain biking

Swim teams · 2017–2026

HOX Swim Team, 2017–2019 and 2024–2025; Monte Vista Swim Team, grades 9–11. Neal Johnson Pop Time Award, 2024 and 2025. Mountain-bike racing from sixth through ninth grade.

Community volunteering

Service includes senior yardwork, meals, library programs, town holiday events, community gardening, Mount Diablo stewardship, and bicycle assembly and refurbishment for donation.

• Town of Danville · 2024–2026
• City of San Ramon · 2025–2026
• Friends of the Danville Library · 2026
• Mount Diablo State Park · 2022–2024
• Loaves & Fishes · 2022–2024

American Red Cross Lifeguarding

Completed June 12, 2026 · Valid through June 12, 2028

Including deep water, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid.

Community Emergency Response Team training, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District · California Disaster Service Worker Volunteer.