Tommy Elliott

Tommy Elliott has a 4.439 weighted GPA and is the son of Tom and Jenny Elliott.  Tommy is a member of the national honor society, leadership, a Spokane Scholar in Science, AP Scholar of Distinction, participated in Students on the Hill, Civics Bowl, is a musician – playing the viola for 8 years, and Science Fair Club and SkillsUSA Biomedical Club member. Tommy has participated in three research projects (1) Analyzing potential drought-tolerant, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGBR)as inoculums to enhance maize growth in semi-arid Spokane, WA; (2) Using eDNA to monitor Chinook Salmon Presence in the Little Spokane River, and (3) Effects of Work Stress on Gut Microbiota in Nurses After 12-Hour Shifts Compared to Nurses After a Full Day’s Rest. Tommy has also earned his Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish). Tommy earned 10 varsity letters; 4 in football, 3 in wrestling, and 3 in baseball.  In football, as a sophomore, he received 2nd Team Defense – Defensive Back – All-GSL. As a senior, he was team captain and received 2nd Team Defense- Linebacker – All-GSL. In wrestling, as a sophomore, he was a State alternate and a State qualifier his junior year. As a senior, he was captain, SWX Student Athlete of the Week, 1st Team All-GSL and placed 5th at State. In baseball, he is a 3-year letterman and has received team awards every year for his leadership and work ethic.  Tommy has volunteered at 2nd Harvest, Tom’s Turkey Drive, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He has also been the chairman with NC Leadership for the Veteran’s Day and Red/Black Convocations, Hat and Glove Drives, Food and Necessities Drives, Field Day, Ronald McDonald House of Charity, Teacher Appreciation Week, and a Groovy Shoes Board Member for two years. Tommy also volunteers with middle school wrestling programs and participated in the Out of Darkness Walk. Tommy will attend the University of Chicago where he is the recipient of the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (full ride – 4-year scholarship) and is an Odyssey Scholar.  Tommy plans to study Medicine/Pre-Med to become an orthopedic surgeon.