DEREK CAPITAN

PO Box 336
New Laguna, NM, 87038
(505) 401-4295
derek.capitan@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
 University of New Mexico (August 2018-present) Pursuing BA in Civil
Engineering
 Phillips Academy (June 2015-July 2017)
 Laguna Acoma Jr./ Sr. High School (August 2014-May 2018)

JOBS
 University of New Mexico Laboratory Assistant (January 2020- present)
 Dancing Eagle Supermarket Clerk (May 2019-present)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (April 2019-present)

Honors high achievers and inspires them to live and lead with integrity while
transforming the world in a positive way

 InterVarsity (August 2018-present)

A vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing
communities of students and faculty

OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

 Laguna Keres Class (March 2019-May 2019)

Keresan language class for the community every Wednesday of the week

 Laguna United Presbyterian Church Member (Present member)

Congregational member
  Village of Seama Ditch and Village Cleaner (Present member)
Affiliated with the village of Seama in the Laguna Pueblo, it is the menfolk’s
duty to keep the community clean

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

 National Honor Society (Grades 11,12)

NHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding
high school students. More than just honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those
students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship,
service, leadership, and character

 Mathematics & Science for Minority Students (MS)^2 (Grades 9,10,11)

A three-summer residential program held on the Phillips Academy campus,
(MS)^2 provides STEM enrichments as well as college counseling for talented
African American, Latinx, and Native American students who have a
demonstrated financial need. The competitive and rigorous program is free of
charge for the thirty-five 9th grade scholars selected each year

 Boys State 2017 (Grade 11)

A week long summer program that gives government instruction for high
school students

 Student Council President (Grade 12)

As president, I helped share students’ ideas, interest, and concerns with
teachers and school principals. Often also helping raise funds for school-wide
activities, including social events, community projects, helping people in need
and school reform

 Laguna-Acoma High School Tribal Council Secretary (Grade 12)

As tribal secretary, my duty was to keep charge of organizing the official
records of Student Tribal Council and taking notes at meetings (“minutes”). I
was responsible for scheduling all appointments for the Student Council

 Student Council Secretary (Grade 11)

In charge of organizing the official records of Student Tribal Council and taking
notes at meetings (“minutes”). I was responsible for scheduling all
appointments for the Student Council

 Varsity Basketball (Grades 9,10,11,12)

Team Captain

 Varsity Cross Country (Grades 9,10,11,12)

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 Team Captain

 Varsity Track and Field (Grades 9,10,11,12)

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A WARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN COLLEGE

 GPA Average of 3.6 (As of May 2020)

 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (April 2019- present)

Awarded for commitment to the ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service

 Mortar Board Senior Honor Society Maia Chapter Award (March 2019)
Awarded for ranking in the Top 10% of the Sophomore Class at the University
of New Mexico

 Sounder Miller Associates Scholarship Recipient (July 2018)

 Children of the Pueblo Scholarship Recipient (July 2018)

 Laguna Pueblo Direct Education Scholarship Recipient (August 2018)

 Pauline Barker Scholarship Recipient (May 2018)

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM HIGH SCHOOL

 Class of 2018 Salutatorian (Grades 9,10,11,12)

 2017 American Legion Rio Rancho Post 118 Scholarship Recipient

(Grade 11)

 Youth Empowerment Ambassador (Grade 12)

In recognition of outstanding efforts related to financial independence,
academic excellence, community service, and leadership

 National Honor Society (Grades 11,12)

NHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding
high school students. More than just honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those
students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship,
service, leadership, and character

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  Honor Roll (Grades 9,10,11,12)
An award for earning high grades during a specified period

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL

 2017 Cross Country NMTCCCA All-Harrier Teams (Grade 12)

Recognized the top 7 senior athletes of class 3A

 All-Metro Academic 3A Boys Basketball Team (Grade 10)

Recognizes the top 3A boys who were excelling in their studies

SKILLS
 L EADERSHIP
 TEAMWORK
 COMMUNICATION
 INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGAUGES KERESAN AND
SPANISH
 MATHEMATICAL OPERATION
 COMPUTER SKILLS (AutoCAD)
 CLEANLINESS
 ABLE TO PERFORM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY