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August 26, 2019, The Islander, Page 11 Glynn Academy senior achieves perfect ACT score Third time was the charm for Glynn Academy senior Joshua Brumbach, who recently earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. He can now count himself among two-tenths of 1 percent of students who take the national en trance exam each year and receive a top score. To bring that figure into perspec tive, in the U.S. high school gradu ating class of 2018, only 3,741 out of more than 1.9 million graduates who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36. “It’s an awesome honor and I’ve received a lot of congratulations from my friends and family, as well as members of our community. It’s made me feel very loved,” said Brumbach. In a letter recognizing this achieve ment, the ACT CEO Marten Roorda stated that his achievement on the ACT is “significant and rare.” “Your exceptional scores will pro vide any college or university with ample evidence of your readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead,” the letter continued. While many students use prep books and mobile apps to prepare for the ACT, Brumbach said his test prep guide consisted of being engaged in the classroom. “Most of my preparation was learn ing and practicing more in my AP classes, but I also did some practice tests and questions from the internet and my Princeton Review book,” he said. “I owe a lot to my classmates and teachers, though. I have a lot of peo ple who are always willing to help me learn and understand, and I am very thankful for all of them.” In addition to maintaining a healthy load of AP classes and dual enrollment, Brumbach also partici pates in karate and several interscho lastic clubs - all of which he says has contributed to his successful test-tak ing strategies. “I’ve been in karate for 9 years, and that has helped me develop my character, critical thinking, and lead ership skills. I’m also an officer and award-winning delegate on the Mod el UN Team, varsity member of the Math Team, president of the Glynn Academy National Honors Society, and founder and president of the GA Ultimate Frisbee Club,” Brumbach said. “While I don’t do very much test prep in any of these (except for may be Math Team), they have all greatly developed my ability to think on my feet, lead and assist others, and com municate ideas with individuals and groups.” Although he nervously waited to find out his score the night it was re leased, Brumbach admits that he felt confident after finishing the test. “This was my third time taking it, so I felt like I had a good gauge of how the results would be, but I definitely was not expecting a perfect score,” he said. With the ACT behind him, Brum bach is now focusing on where he wants to pursue a college degree, with hopes of majoring in environmental engineering. “I hope to attend Georgia Tech next fall, so that’s the only place I’m really applying to. It’s very hard to beat the financial aid of staying in-state, and Georgia Tech is a really great school,” he said. “But I’m still working on all of my college stuff, so nothing is final yet.” As some advice for other students preparing to take the ACT, Brumbach said the best thing to do is practice, re lax and most importantly, get a good night’s sleep. “The format and pacing are the hardest part, in my opinion, but the best way to practice is to answer prac tice questions and time yourself, so you’ll be comfortable when you take the actual test,” he added. About the ACT The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas. The ACT consists of tests in Eng lish, Mathematics, Reading and Sci ence, each scored on a scale of 1-36. A student’s composite score is the aver age of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is re ported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. Glynn Environmental Coalition Events Volunteer Orientation Days - Saturday, August 31 and Saturday, September 14 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wake Up Coffee, 3349 Cypress Mill Rd, Brunswick. The Glynn Environmental Coalition is involved in many activities, projects, and events. We have diverse volunteer opportunities. No matter your interests, talents or time, we have a spot for you. We would love to have you on our volunteer team! Volunteer orientation is required for you to begin donating your time to our projects and initia tives. Info on the Glynn Environmental Coalition, volunteer opportunities, or these orientations, call (912) 466-0934 or visit glynnenviromnental.org/volunteer. First Friday Lunch - September 6 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunrise Diner, 5031 New Jesup Hwy, Brunswick. German Village is one of St. Simons Island’s oldest neighborhoods. Although the subdivision was officially platted in 1922, German Sal zburgers called this land home nearly two centuries earlier under General Ogletho rpe. Today, the modest community offers one of the few remaining glimpses of Island fife before the rise of development pressures. German Village is now threatened by the St. Simons Land Trust and Georgia Department of Natural Resources plans to route traffic to a public boat launch and regional waterfront park through the heart of the small residential neighborhood. The St. Simons Land Trust plans no other vehicle access to the waterfront park than through our small neighborhood street. Come learn more about this community’s fight to save their neighborhood Kiwanis awards scholarship to BHS honor graduate The Kiwanis Club of Brunswick awarded its annual scholarship to Camryn Jones who is a 2019 from Brunswick High honor graduate. From left: Cate Gooch- Coolidge, i\ I vv a I I I o , Camryn Jones; Carl Jones, Jr., father; Mike Parish, Kiwanis President. Provided photo yfSLANDER imPRESSive reporting imPRESSive coverage Call to subscribe 912-265-9654 1604 B Newcastle St. • Downtown Brunswick
