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The CHALKBOARD
Brandon High
Brandon High School is proud to highlight
our two National Merit Finalists, seniors
Lindsey Patrick and Joseph Bailey. Through
their remarkable academic achievements,
extracurricular involvement, and leadership
qualities, both students truly embody what
it means to have the “Heart of a Bulldog.”
Undoubtedly, Lindsey and Joseph will leave
a mark of excellence on BHS.
Lindsey Patrick’s academic inclinations
are evidenced by her 36 ACT score, her
4.4 Grade Point Average, her numerous
1st place Math and Science Tournament
awards, and her participation on BHS’s
Academic Team. While maintaining this
stellar academic performance, Lindsey has
devoted upwards of five years swimming
competitively for Brandon High School and
Sunkist Swim Team, garnering a myriad of
awards and recognitions including many
state champion performances, being named
Most Valuable Swimmer and Swimmer of
the Year, and serving as captain of the girls’
varsity team.
Joseph Bailey has likewise achieved
academically as a member of the ACT 30+
Club and securing a spot on the All A Honor
Roll for four consecutive years. Additionally,
Joseph serves as a leader in various
extracurricular activities, both school and
community based–captain of the BHS tennis
team, lead member of the BHS media team,
president of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and president of Mayor’s Youth
Council.
As leaders in the classroom, among their
peers, and within the community at large,
we have no doubt that these students are
leaving Brandon High School as burgeoning
change-makers, guaranteed to meaningfully
impact the communities with which they
engage and doing so with intellect,
compassion, and humility.
92 • JANUARY 2021