Maximilian Mooradian

Army and Navy Academy, Class of 2020
From Los Angeles, CA

Military school, JROTC and Camp Pendleton excursions, taught me the best way to be a great leader is to first be a better follower. Varsity cross-country and tennis, music (advanced band), and being a peer counselor and class representative contribute to my academic success and happiness. As a Los Angeles native, I feel at home with diversity. I've had public school education (Melrose Elementary Math/Science/Technology Magnet, Thomas Starr King MS Environmental Studies Magnet, and a semester at STEM of Hollywood) before attending Army and Navy Academy, a private all-boys international military college-prep school. It is where I took Mandarin in a classroom setting. I also found a passion for government/politics, and independence as a boarding student. In situations where others give up --this is not me. For example, I was perceived as an outsider by the Asians in my Company, but after living in Xi'an for 6-weeks last summer as a National Security Language Initiative for Youth finalist (a U.S. State Department program launched in 2006 "to improve Americans' ability to engage with people from around the world"), I gained insight into the Chinese culture, and was nicknamed "Wasian" by the Chinese cadets because I could communicate with them, including in rapid fire! Instant camaraderie developed as I earned their respect. Immersion improved my Mandarin, which began in 2nd grade as a hobby. I learned from private tutors, after-school programs, immersion summer camps, YouTube, and Saturday school. The life-changing Xi'an ambassadorship inspired me to make a contribution on a global basis and serve my county. This also honors my family tradition especially, my great-grandfather who was a 1918 '90-Day Wonder' at the United States Naval Academy.

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Maximilian in the News

Army & Navy Academy Dean's List - Warrior Smart!

The Army and Navy Academy recognizes Cadet Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles 90036 for his outstanding academic achievement during the spring of 2020. Being placed on the Dean's List indicates...

July, 28 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Congratulations to Maximilian Mooradian

Big Dreams. Bold Choices. As our graduates head off to pursue their goals, dreams, and passions, they move into the world with a strong sense of identity, purpose, and moral grounding. The Academy...

May, 22 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA (90036) named to Dean's List at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA (90036) has been named to the Dean's List for the fifth grading period of the 2019-2020 school year. Moorad...

May, 18 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles, CA Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2019-2020 school year. Mooradian is fr...

March, 02 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles, CA Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA has been named to the Honor Roll for the fouth grading period of the 2019-2020 school year. Mooradian is fr...

March, 02 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA (90036) named to Dean's List at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA (90036) has been named to the Dean's List for the first grading period of the 2019-2020 school year. Moorad...

March, 02 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles, CA Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA has been named to the Honor Roll for the second grading period of the 2019-2020 school year. Mooradian is f...

March, 02 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles, CA Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles, CA has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2018-2019 school year. Mooradian is fr...

February, 04 2019 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian from Los Angeles (90036) Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles (90036) has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. Mooradian i...

February, 22 2018 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles named to Dean's List at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles (90036) has been named to the Dean's List for the second grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. Mooradian...

February, 20 2018 - Army and Navy Academy

Maximilian Mooradian Named to Honor Roll at Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that Maximilian Mooradian of Los Angeles has been named to the Honor Roll for the first grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. Students with a gr...

November, 27 2017 - Army and Navy Academy

Achievements Added by Maximilian

Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for winning a scholarship

NSLI-Y is a U.S. Department of State program that provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. (15% acceptance rate). Xi'an 6-week immersion educational and cultural experience. Tested Intermediate Low on the OPI (The Oral Proficiency Interview) summer, 2019. Bilingual in Mandarin.

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

School-wide recognition in chapel for Awards Ceremony in front of peers, faculty and staff for this achievement. Honor Roll; 3.5-3.75 GPA for Grading Period 1; Oct 26, 2017 Deans List; 3.8 GPA or higher for Grading Period 2; December 8, 2017 Honor Roll; 3.5-3.79 GPA for Grading Period 3; Feb 8, 2018 Deans List; 3.8 or higher for Grading Period 4; Mar 22, 2018 Honor Roll; Cadet received a 3.5-3.79 GPA for Grading Period 3; Jan 16, 2019 Deans List; 3.8 or higher for Grading Period 1; October 10, 2019 (4.0) Honor Roll; 11/16/2019, Honor Roll GPA 3.5 - 3.79. Honor Roll; 01/15/20, GPA 3.5 - 3.79

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for winning a scholarship

The U.S. Department of States National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages. Participants spend a summer or academic year studying a language while immersed in the culture and day-to-day life of the host country. NSLI-Y is part of the National Security Language Initiative, a multi-agency U.S. government initiative launched in 2006 to improve Americans' ability to engage with people from around the world. NSLI-Y plays an important role in preparing U.S. students for the 21st centurys globalized workforce, increasing American competitiveness, and contributing to national security. NSLI-Y participants also serve as citizen ambassadors, representing the diversity of the United States abroad and building lasting relationships with people in their host countries. https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/nsliy

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

San Diego Tribune ALL-ACADEMIC award for achieving a 4.0 average during the 2019 Cross-Country season.

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for enrolling

Senior Ring Ceremony to celebrate school enrollment on the path towards graduation this May, 2020.

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for enrolling

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for enrolling

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for enrolling

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for winning a scholarship

2020 Academic Year, NSLI-Y Alternate

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Maximilian Mooradian was recognized for being a member of who's who

News information about the varsity tennis team at Army & Navy Academy (captain, 2 years).

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Activities

Tennis

Varsity, Senior Team Captain, 2020 (2019) two 'Player of the Match' awards: https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/max-mooradian/haEITkCHEemAzYoOhE8Jsg/awards.htm https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/max-mooradian/haEITkCHEemAzYoOhE8Jsg/default.htm Recruiting Profile: https://www.ncsasports.org/mens-tennis-recruiting/california/carlsbad/army--navy-academy/debra-mooradian

Spring 2017 - Spring 2020 - Army and Navy Academy

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Advanced Band

Marching Band --perform at parades, school, sporting and special events. I began learning the trumpet in 4th grade and continued it through middle school, playing in advanced orchestra and through high school in the marching band. I am in Jazz club, learning different styles of music.

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Cross-country

Varsity runner, honor student throughout.

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Officers Candidate Course/Leadership Candidate Course

Training in Leadership, Discipline, Written Exams, Oral Exams, Personal Appearance, Ability to Lead, Drill, Responsibility. Held at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA a profound experience for all, combining leadership with team building and adventure-type training. https://armyandnavyacademy.org/blog/occlcc-leadership-camp-experiences/

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Daily School Schedule

This is what my typical schedule looks like as an Army and Navy Academy cadet, including extracurriculars and weekends (music, clubs/activities, Mandarin, and tennis).

October 2019 - Others

Harvard Model Congress

"HMC is the premier government simulation conference for high school students. We have five annual conferences located around the world, all of which are organized and staffed entirely by our dedicated team of Harvard undergraduates...." Team Member, February 2020, BOSTON

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