Mackenzie K.
Costello:
201 Shellrock Drive, Northwood IA, 50459
17mcostello@[Link]
(641) 324-1528
Academics:
Northwood-Kensett Junior-Senior High School (2013-2017) Northwood, Iowa
PSEO Classes Completed: Trigonometry, College Algebra, Public Speaking, Composition I and
Composition II.
Class Rank: 1/34
Activities:
High School Band (2013-2017)
Cornbowl Conference Honor Band (2013), Lettered (2013-2017)
Math Club (2013-2017)
Vice President. Help include different days throughout the year to center around math such as Pi Day,
3/14.
Student Council (2014-2017)
Working to solve different issues throughout our school system such as discussing dress codes or
requirements for classes. Help give students opinions to the principal and school board.
Viking Crew (2017)
Help mentor a small group of 7th graders to make them feel more comfortable coming up to the High
School.
Youth Tobacco Coalition (2013-2017)
Help to raise awareness on the affects of tobacco and other products by talking to elementary students
and planning activities for them.
Basketball (2013-2017)
Varsity Captain (2016-2017), Lettered (2014-2017), Varsity player (2014-2017)
Rube Goldberg (2016-2017)
Problem-solve to create a machine with multiple steps to complete a simple task such as opening an
umbrella or applying a bandaid.
Volleyball (2013-2016)
Lettered (2016), Varsity member/player (2015-2016)
Softball (2014-2015)
Lettered (2014-2015), Varsity member/player (2014-2015)
Work Experience:
Northwood Municipal Pool (2015-2017)
Working in the basket-house and concession stand during my first year of work, then continuing on to
work as a lifeguard the year afterwards.
Community Service:
Mission Trip (2013)
I went to Oklahoma after the tornadoes hit Moore and worked in a Goodwill store for people in need of
items that were destroyed (clothes, food, toys, utensils, etc.). We also helped clean up a little
schoolhouse that had been damaged.
Honors & Accomplishments:
Academic Scholarship at UNI
Keeping a high GPA throughout High School and proving that Im a worthy candidate to receive this
scholarship.
National Honor Society (2015-2017)
Based on exhibiting traits of Character, Leadership, Service and Scholarship.
A-Honor Roll (2013-2017)
Based on working hard to maintain high grades throughout the school year.
Cornbowl Conference Art Showcase (2015, 2017)
Taking my time to create art that Im proud of and that others like as well.
Other Interests:
AAU Basketball (2011-2016)
Helped me push myself and exceed my comfort zone due to playing with people I wasnt used to playing
with. It also helped me begin to grow into a more social person.
4-H (20 -2015)
Helped me become a more active and thoughtful member of the community throughout working at the fair
and doing projects that can better our environment, such as cleaning ditches.