Margaret Burns

Majored in History & Russian
College of the Holy Cross, Class of 2021
From Southport, CT

Pursuing a History and Russian double major at the College of the Holy Cross.

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Education

College of the Holy Cross
Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Margaret in the News

Margaret Burns Named to College of the Holy Cross' Spring 2021 Dean's List

Margaret Burns of Southport, was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2021 Dean's List. A member of the Class of 2021, Burns is majoring in History and Russian Studies. Burns was among mo...

July, 02 2021 - Verified by College of the Holy Cross

Margaret Burns Graduates From College of the Holy Cross

Margaret Burns of Southport received a bachelor of arts degree Summa Cum Laude from College of the Holy Cross. Burns is among 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates Holy Cross celebrated at its 175...

May, 28 2021 - Verified by College of the Holy Cross

Margaret Burns Inducted in the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society at College of the Holy Cross

Margaret Burns of Southport, majoring in History & Russian, has been inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society at College of the Holy Cross, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915. The 31 n...

November, 19 2020 - Verified by College of the Holy Cross

Achievements Added by Margaret

Margaret Burns was recognized for an accomplishment

Was a visiting student at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England during the 2019-2020 academic year. Earned a three first classes and one second class-first tier.

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 - Added by Margaret

Margaret Burns was recognized for an accomplishment

Recognized for making the Dean's list every semester.

Fall 2017 - Spring 2019 - Added by Margaret

Margaret Burns was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Was recognized for making the honors or high honors list every semester.

Fall 2013 - Summer 2017 - Added by Margaret

Margaret Burns was recognized for an accomplishment

Participated in a summer Russian language program at the Russian State University of the Humanities in Moscow Russia.

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Margaret Burns was recognized for earning an academic award

Graduating Seniors Platinum Award. Awarded by the United States Figure Skating Association.

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Activities

Moot Court

Was a semifinalist at the 2018 AMCA regional tournament in Worcester, Massachusetts. Represented Holy Cross at the 2018 Colorado Christian Invitational and the 2019 AMCA national championship in Orlando, Florida. Studied case law concerning the Fourteenth Amendment issues addressed in the 2018 Moot Court case. Similarly, represented Holy Cross at the 2017 AMCA regional tournament in Albany, New York. Studied case law concerning the Eighth Amendment issues addressed in the 2017 Moot Court case.

Fall 2017 - Spring 2019 - College of the Holy Cross

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Synchronized Figure Skating, Team USA

Competed at the highest level of difficulty. Represented the USA in Austria and Croatia.

Spring 2016 - Spring 2017 - Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Class of 2017

Organized junior prom, freshman and sophomore dances, class fundraisers, homecoming, and senior prom.

Fall 2013 - Spring 2017 - Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Key Club

Volunteered at various local events, including bake sales, fundraisers, clothing drives, toy drives, and school fairs.

Fall 2013 - Spring 2015 - Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Red Cross Club

Helped organize two blood drives per year.

Fall 2013 - Spring 2017 - Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Peer Tutor

Peer tutored through National, History, and French Honor Societies after and before school.

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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National Honor Society

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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National French Honor Society

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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National History Honor Society

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Work Experience

Intern at The Worcester County District Attorney's Office

Tasked with researching and developing the Worcester County District Attorney's response to COVID-19.

June 2020 - Present

Camp Counselor at The Sports Center of Connecticut

Supervised children aged 3 to 5 and organized sport related activities and crafts.

June 2017 - August 2018

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