Pitt Club of Chicago

2008	Maggie Tully & Michael Stuck
	Maggie Tully will be headed to the University of Pittsburgh by way of Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Illinois. Maggie has kept busy by being involved in athletics (soccer and basketball), service groups (Project Hope and the Key Club), and leadership activities (being a student mentor, leading her school's debate team). Maggie hopes to gain exposure to diverse cultures and communities through her Pitt experience by majoring in Anthropology and studying abroad. She hopes to be able to use her education and experiences to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in impoverished countries, specifically through organizations that use sport as a means to reach those impacted by disease.
	Michael Stuck graduated from Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso, Indiana ranked #8 in his class of 499 students. During high school, Michael tutored fellow students in Math, participated in theater crew, played trumpet in the Jazz Band, and was a member of the National Honors Society. In addition to his achievements in school, Michael has traveled to New Orleans, Guatemala, and Ecuador to conduct community service projects. While at Pitt, Michael plans on majoring in Engineering with minors in Math and Spanish in order to help him towards his goal of helping impoverished people in developing countries by providing clean drinking water and electricity.
2007	Allyson Barnett & Daniel Tully
Allyson Barnett	Allyson Barnett is a graduate of Cary-Grove High School in Cary, IL where she graduated first in her class of 460. Allyson was a member of the Marching Band, Math Team, and French Club. Allyson has volunteered through the Interact Service Club, Girl Scouts, the local Library, and her Church. Her plans at Pitt are to major in both Art History and French and to participate in the University Honors College.
Daniel Tully	Daniel Tully is a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, IL where he graduated at the top of his class. Daniel served as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and as a coordinator for food and clothing drives. Additionally, through Project Hope, a school service organization, Daniel served as a coordinator for many community projects and served as a Eucharistic Minister at his church for the past four years. He plans to major in both Political Science and Business and will participate in the University Honors College.
2006	Aileen Hall & Meredith Hanrahan
	Aileen Hall is a graduate of University of Chicago Laboratory High School in Hyde Park. She was co-captain of her soccer team, Vice-President of the Big Sisters Club, and on the executive board for the non-profit organization Her Voice, a service group in her school and community. While at Pitt, she wants to major in Neuroscience and attend classes through the University Honors College.
Meredith Hanrahan	Meredith Hanrahan is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park. She participated in cross-country, track, and soccer. She was also a member of Student Council, the National Honor Society, her school’s Symphony Orchestra, and captained her school’s Mathletes Team. She has done volunteer work for the Ovarian Cancer Benefit, Children’s Farm, and her church. Her plans are to major in Business and Accounting and she will participate in the University Honors College.
2005	Raj Patel
	Raj Patel is a graduate of Libertyville High School. Raj is a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys playing the violin. He was actively involved as a hospital volunteer, a writing tutor, and worked as a safety instructor for young children in the summer. He plans to major in biochemistry and gain acceptance into Pitt's M.D. program.
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