Robert Pina (Bordentown, Burlington County)
Graduate of Bordentown Regional High School

Academics:
GPA Unweighted: 90.04
Rank: 48/183
Course of Study: College Prep
SAT Score:  M 470  CR 430  W 510

“Robert is a very well-rounded student who is able to adapt to any classroom environment and adjust to any instructional style to achieve his educational goals. His intelligence has given him the motivation to learn and the determination to succeed.”
                                                                                                                                   - Assistant Principal

Activities, Athletics and Community Service:
Boys’ State Delegate (11^th grade)
National Thespian Society
Class President (all 4 years)
Student Council (all 4 years)
Core Choir (all 4 years)
Show Choir (9^th, 10th and 11^th grades)
Basketball Team (9^th, 10th and 12^th grades) Co-Captain 12^th
Girls’ Softball Manager (9^th, 10th and 11^{th grades})
Summer Camp Counselor (2005 and 2006)
Community National Night Out (9^th, 10th and 11^th grades)
YMCA Civic Engagement Champions Honoree (12^th grade)

“The reason that Robert is so respected and successful comes down to one thing – CHARACTER. He defines it! Robert is approachable and has the ability to establish incredible connections. He has a selfless devotion to others and the maturity beyond his years. He is a go-getter that will not simply sit back to watch things happen; he is always at the front of the action.”
                                                                                                                                     - School Counselor

Golf Team
Team member (4years) Starter in 11^th and 12^th grades)
Co-Captain (2009)
Coach’s Award for Leadership and Work Ethic (2008)
18 Hole Score: 105

"Robert has shown his ability to empower and encourage the other students on the team, which has helped to lead the 2008-2009 Scotties to their best record in 5 years. He has instilled in them the same type of work ethic that has made him the exemplary all-around athlete that he is today.”
                                                                                                                                              - Golf Coach

Essay Excerpt: In Peter Jacobsen’s quote,” No matter what you shoot – the next day you have to go back to the first tee and begin all over, he is not only talking about golf, he is talking about experiences in life. In my life, some situations have occurred where things did not go my way but I am not the kind of person who gives up or settles. Losing my 8^th grade class presidency might have been the best thing that ever happened to me. It made me a better leader and to focus on my goals and go after it. At the end of the day, if you can look into a mirror and say I tried my very best and be happy with yourself, then you have succeeded in the game of life.”   
                                                                                                                                              - Robert Pina

Robert will be attending Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he will pursue a major in Sports Journalism/Broadcasting.