Joanna Coe

Graduate of Oakcrest High School

Academics
National Honor Society Member
Honors and Advanced Placement Curriculum
GPA: 98.60 (Weighted)   Rank: 7/355
SAT Score: 1760 

“Every now and then a student comes along whom one will remember throughout one’s career as the best example of academic talent, athletic prowess and personal character. Joanna Coe is such a person. I am especially impressed with her dedication and determination. Some peopleHave the talent, but they lack motivation. Some people have the heart, but they lack the talent. Joanna Coe has the talent and the drive to achieve any goal she chooses.” Guidance Counselor

 Activities, Athletics and Community Service
NHS: 11^th-12^th
Oakcrest High School Latin Club: (President)
Oakcrest High School Teen Center Mentor
National Student Leadership Conference: NJ Rep. 2006
Girls’ Varsity Soccer: 9^th-12^th (Captain 11^th)
Soccer All Time Leading Scorer: 50 Goals and 50 Assists
Boys’ Varsity Golf: 9^th -12^th (Captain 12^th)
 

“Joanna performed at such a high level as a debater because of her drive to practice, practice, practice until she was satisfied that she was meeting her potential. Such an advanced work ethic is something rare indeed, especiallyfor a young person that has such abundant natural gifts. Whereas most talented student t- athletes would be content to ride their talent to marginal successes, Joanna consistently seeks more from herself.”   AP Government Teacher

Golf Team
Boys’ Golf Varsity Letter Winner 9^th-12^th
18 Hole Handicap Index: 1.4
Home Course: Blue Heron Pines
NJPGA / NJSIAA Girls’ 1^st Team All-State:  9^th-12^th
Star Ledger All-State Girls’ Golf Team: 9^th-11^th
Atlantic City Press All Star Boys’ Golf Team: 9^th-11^th
South Jersey High School Invitational: 2006 Girls’ Champion                       
Rutgers Girls’ High School Invitational: Champion
Myrtle Beach Palmetto High School Championship: Girls’ Champion

“Joanna will receive the rare honor of becoming captain of the 2007 Oakcrest High School Men’s Golf Team, an honor she richly deserves.
First, her abilities as a golfer are far superior to other female members in our golf program. Secondly, Joanna has earned the respect of her male teammates because her character and dedication to the team. More importantly, Joanna is recognized by her teammates as an outstandingproblem solver and decision maker. Even as a freshman playing on a men’s varsity team, Joanna’s choices were correct, thoughtful and always with her teammates at the forefront of her considerations; for Joanna, decisions are always with the good of the order in mind and are designed to promote a team ‘esprit de corps.” She is a shining example of “how a leader should act.”    Golf Coach

Essay Excerpt: 

“Personally, I believe that 18 would be an appropriate age that an amateur golfer should be able to compete in tournaments for prize money and sponsorships. I heard first-hand from, perhaps, one of the best female golfers ever in the United States that current junior and amateur players should enjoy and take their time to turn professional. If a golfer with as much skill and competitive spirit such as Carol Semple Thompson chose to remain an amateur throughout her entire life, why wouldn’t that joy and satisfaction be enough for the talented young golfers to wait until their 18^th birthday?”

Joanna will be attending Rollins College in the fall.
 

Senior Recognition / Awards:
Cape Atlantic League: 1^st Team All Star Golf 2007
Cape Atlantic League 2006-2007 Scholar Athlete
NJSIAA Oakcrest  High School Scholar Athlete 2007
2007 NJISAA   Girls High School Championship Tournament - 2^nd place
2006-2007 Oakcrest High School - Outstanding Female Athlete
The Nichterlein / McCabe Old Grade Award: 2007 Finalist in Most Outstanding Female Athlete Atlantic County
2007 Atlantic City Press Co-Player of the Year