Kathryn B.

Facelle
27 Canterbury Road, White Plains, NY 10607 (914) 946-9536

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, (exp. May 2020)
Paterno Fellow
Major(s)- B.S. Psychology, B.S. Criminology
Minor(s)- B.S. Political Science

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Dance Performer at ORourke Irish Dancers (White Plains, NY) Mar 2006 Present
Grades 6-12 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 20)
Every for St. Patrick's Day, I perform at the New York Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains. My dance school and I
perform for those who are mentally ill and some who are dying. There is no better feeling in the world than making
someone's day and seeing the huge smile across their face.
Assistant Dance Teacher at ORourke Irish Dancers (White Plains, NY) Aug 2014 Present
Grades 11,12 (2 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 120)
I was asked by my dance teacher to assist her in teaching the younger girls and lower levels. I am unpaid and voluntarily
help out with the lower classes of dancers.
Youth Group Volunteer at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Elmsford, NY) Sep 2014 Present
Grades 11,12 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 52)
The Mt. Carmel Youth Group meets once a month; we discuss ways in which we may make our community a better place.
After School Tutor at Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel (White Plains, NY) Sep 2014 Present
Grades 11,12 (2 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 104)
I have volunteered to tutor struggling students in History.
Feis Volunteer at ORourke Irish Dancers (White Plains, NY) Mar 2010 Present
Grades 8-12 (16 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 80)
The O'Rourke Irish Dancers host an annual, non-profit, competition, also known as a feis. This feis takes place in
February each year. I volunteer to help set up the venue, the night before, and the day of the feis, I help to run stages, give
out awards and marks, and clean up.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Party Pro at Bounce U (Elmsford, NY) June 2015- Present
Grades 11, 12 (8 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 40)
I help run children's birthday parties at Bounce U. I keep the kids safe and harm free while they are on the rides. Also, I
cater the party and attend to the parent's wishes.
Camp Intern at Lighthouse Youth Art Center (Armonk, NY) June 2013 - Aug 2013
Grade 10 (49 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 588)
I was an intern at the Lighthouse Youth Theater Summer Camp. I helped the campers learn lines, rehearse songs, and
select costumes. I worked backstage during each show and made sure they ran perfectly.
Internship at The Westchester Medical Center Psychiatric Ward (Valhalla, NY)
Grade 12 (35 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 280)
I interned at the Psychiatric Ward at the Westchester Medical Center. Here, I received hands on experience dealing with
patients, their treatments, and working closely with the head Psychiatrist.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Kan Jam Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Grade 11 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 40)
With the help & determination of a few students, we established the GCA Kan Jam team, competing against other schools,
such as Stepinac High School.
CWCL Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Grade 11 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 40)
Good Counsel's CWCL club hosts many of the school's events and to make the school as fun and welcoming as possible.
We plan/ host events such as the freshman orientation, GCA's Open House, Girls Just Want to Have Fun Night, and many
more. We welcomed incoming freshmen with open arms and try to make their years at GCA the best they can be.
Mock Trial Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
Grade 11 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 28)
I joined my school's Mock Trial club team. We compete in a local event in February. We receive a script for a mock court
case and perform this case.
Track Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Grade 10 (20 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 100)
In my sophomore year, I joined my school's track and field team. I ran in 200 meter and 100 meter events.
Softball Feb 2015 June 2001
Grade 11 (20 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 100) In
11th grade, I joined the GCA softball team. It taught me camaraderie & respect for my teammates who were like family.
Theater Jun 2004 Jan 2001
Grades 6-10 (49 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 441)
I have participated in musicals and plays since I was about four years old. I have been in a various number of productions.
From theater camp to shows throughout the year, I have performed at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Yorktown Stage,
and many other small town stages. Some of my productions include The Wizard of Oz, where I starred as Dorothy and
Into the Woods, where I starred at the Baker's Wife.
Voice Lessons Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Grades 9, 10 (1 Hr/Week; Total Hours: 52)
I took voice lessons from Jane Blackstone for one year. Unfortunately, I had to stop, but I continued to sing and perform.
Irish Dance Sep 2003 Present
Grades 6-12 (8 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 5000+)
I have been Irish Dancing since I was 5 years old. I practice on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and, once a month, there
are workshops on Saturday & Sunday as well. I also teach classes on Tuesdays. Once in a while, I even take extra classes
on Thursdays in order to receive extra practice. Irish dance has consumed most of my life and I would not be the person I
am today without it. I have sustained numerous injuries but that has never stopped me from reaching the goals I set in my
mind. Dance has made me determined and focused.

AWARDS:
World Qualifier (Grade 9) Nov 2012
I had received the title of 16th Irish Dancer in the Mid-Atlantic Region, earning a World Qualification.
Community Service Award (Grade 11) May 2015
I received an award for completing over one hundred hours of community service during the 2014-2015 school year.
Irish Dance Sep 2003 Present
Grades 6-12 (8 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 5000)
Ive received numerous titles throughout my dance career, both local and regional/ national/world rankings. My most
proud achievement was receiving 13th in the Mid-Atlantic Region, out of 140 girls.

ACADEMICACHIEVEMENTS:
National English Honors Society March 2015
I was inducted into the National English Honors Society during my Junior year at Good Counsel High School
Mu Alpha Theta March 2015
I was inducted into the National Math Honors Society during my Junior year at Good Counsel High School
National Honors Society March 2015
I was inducted into the National Honors Society during my Junior Year at Good Counsel High School.

MUSIC/ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
National Youth Theater Award- Best Overall Production Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Grade 10 (7 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 49)
The Lighthouse Youth Theater Company won Best Overall Production for our production of Hairspray by the National
Youth Theater Awards.
National Youth Theater Award- Best Overall Production Sep 2012 - March 2013
Grade 9 (7 Hrs/Week; Total Hours: 49)
The Lighthouse Youth Theater received Best Overall Production for our rendition of Thoroughly Modern Milly from the
National Youth Theater Awards.