Josiah J. Hughes
793 Michelle Drive, Newport News, VA
Profile
I am currently completing my Senior year at Denbigh High School’s Aviation Academy. My education consists mostly of AP and Honors classes and I have attained a 4.46 GPA. I enjoy playing sports and have served as a team Captain on both Varsity Football and Baseball teams. I am actively involved in the Student Council Association, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, NASA’s HUNCH Program, as well as my church youth group and community Refugee Outreach.
My goal is to maintain exceptional grades and to pursue excellence in sports in the hopes of achieving academic and/or athletic college scholarships. In addition, I would like to graduate high school having earned my private pilot’s license.
I would like to pursue a dual major in college studying aerospace engineering and piloting.
Experience
Solo Flight, August 20, 2019: Completed at Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport
Flight Training, 2019: Currently pursuing ground school certification and have achieved more than 20 hours of in-flight experience.
Internship, Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, Summer, 2018: Responsibilities included basic airport operations, radio communications for incoming/outgoing aircraft; refueling small aircraft
Related Courses, 2016 – 2019: Piloting I & II, Airport Operations, AP Physics, AP Calculus
NASA H.U.N.C.H. Program: working with a team of students to restore a model Concorde and design a Titanium Locker Assembly for the International Space Station
Leadership
- Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society), President (2019-2020); Treasurer (2018-19)
- Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, (2019-2020)
- National Honor Society, Secretary (2019-2020)
- Senior Class Officer, (2019-2020)
- Trainer, Chick-fil-A, Patrick Henry Mall, Newport News (2019)
- Captain, Quarterback – Varsity Football Team, Denbigh High School (DHS), (2017-18, 2018-19)
- Pitcher, Shortstop – Varsity Baseball Team (2017-18); Captain (2018-19)
- Homecoming Court Representative, (2017-18, 2018-19)
- R.I.D.E. Leader (2018-19)
- Church Youth Group Student Leader (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)
- Student Council Association (SCA) Treasurer (2017-18)
- Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society) Member (2017-18)
- Student Council Association Representative (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)
- Captain, Quarterback – JV Football Team, DHS (2016-17)
- Captain – JV Baseball Team, DHS (2016-17)
Skills and Certifications
- AP Scholar With Distinction
- Solo Flight Completed
- 20 Hours Flight Time
- FAA Medical Certificate (3rd class)
- 3d Printer Technician
- Wind Tunnel Operation
- Drone Pilot
- Flight Simulator
- Fiberglass Repair
- Bondo Application and Repair
- Pneumatic Riveting
- Air Drill
- Aircraft Refueling
- PC, Mac Computer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
Community Service
2018-2019
Camp Counselor – SportsWorld Coach and Camp Counselor for Elementary and Middle School Youth
Knights of Columbus – Bingo Hall Volunteer
Martin Luther King, Jr. Canned Food Drive – MLK Day canned food drive with the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula.
One Warm Coat Drive – Committee Chair, Winter coat drive for community families in need.
Tutor, Mu Alpha Theta – math tutoring for students needing assistance with Geometry and Algebra.
Tour Leader, Aviation Academy – responsible for leading tours of the Aviation Academy as well as visiting local schools to answer questions, and share the merits of enrollment in the Aviation Academy.
2017-2018
Tour Leader, Aviation Academy – responsible for leading tours of the Aviation Academy as well as visiting local schools to answer questions, and explain the merits of being enrolled in the Aviation Academy.
Tours occurred for the following groups:
02/08/18 SME
02/08/18 Apprentice School Engineers
12/08/17 Booker T. Washington Middle School
12/07/17 Aviation Academy Open House
12/06/17 Passage Middle School
12/01/17 Gildersleeve Middle School
11/17/17 Local City Dignitaries
11/09/17 at Dozier Middle School
11/03/17 at Gildersleeve Middle School
Tutor, Mu Alpha Theta – math tutoring for students needing assistance with Geometry and Algebra.
Volunteer, Finesse School Jam – worked alongside Councilman Marcellus Harris to distribute free school supplies to local families.
Officer, Student Council Association – responsible for planning and implementing events and activities for the Denbigh High School student body to encourage school spirit. Events include the following:
04/12/18 Incoming Freshman Welcome Night/Open House
04/09/18 Spirit Week (Games Director, Event Planning)
10/28/17 Homecoming Dance
10/27/17 Pep Rally
09/13/17 Denbigh Day Parade Float
09/03/17 Denbigh Freshman Orientation – tour and recruitment
Volunteer, Refugee Outreach – work with local churches to befriend and assist Refugees living in our community.
Honors and Awards
Sportsmanship Award, American Legion, 2019
NASA H.U.N.C.H. Achievement Award, 2018-19
Scholarship Recipient, Pathways Flight Academies, 2019
Scholarship Recipient, Williamsburg Aviation Scholarship Program (WASP), 2019
Varsity Football Special Teams MVP, 2018-19
Denbigh High School Top Ranked Junior Student (2018-19 Academic Year)
Varsity Letter in Track, 2018-19
National Honor Society, 2018-19
Scholastic Bowl Academic Team, 2018-19
Denbigh High School Top Ranked Sophomore Student (2017-18 Academic Year)
Highest Score for Denbigh HS at the 18th Annual Regional Mathematics Contest at CNU, 2018
Varsity Letter in Baseball, 2018
Most Improved Varsity Football Player, 2017
Varsity Letter in Football, 2017
Honor Roll – All Academic Career
General Billy Mitchell Aviation History Award
Denbigh High School Top Ranked Freshman Student (2016-17 Academic Year)
JV Baseball Letter, 2017
JV Football Letter, 2016
President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
All A Honor Roll, 8th grade, 2016
2nd Place, All City Science Fair, 8th grade, 2016
Education
Senior – Class of 2020
GPA: 4.46
SAT score: 1540 (Math: 800; Reading/Writing: 740)
Activities and Interests
Pilot Training, American Legion Baseball, Varsity Athletics (Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Track), Yearbook Club, Badminton Club, Student Council Association, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, NASA HUNCH Program, Scholastic Bowl, TikTok Content Creator, Church Youth Group, Surfing, Playing Piano, watching college football, spending time at the beach with my family
References
Available Upon Request