Hi!
My name is Lili and I wanted to share a few things that are important to me in my life. I have a commitment to my Ukrainian heritage, being active and healthy and helping others. I hope you'll enjoy the video clips and getting to know me better. Thank you!
Eagle Scout - Plast Scouting
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I joined Plast Ukrainian Scouts at age 4. Attended twelve summer scout camps and three ski camps
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Selected for and completed two highly competitive leadership camps in the US and Canada with exemplary performance
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Completed counselor training with highest marks, three years of troop leadership and two years as camp counselor and four as branch secretary
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Eagle Scout earned in 2021 with completion of nine projects and satisfying all other requirements
Captain
Starting Goalkeeper
Competitive Soccer
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Summit Little Kickers 2010-2012
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Millburn Travel 2012-2018
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Club and high school team training supplemented with goalkeeper training
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Starting Goalkeeper STA Club 2004G 2018-present
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Starting Goalkeeper MHS Junior Varsity 2018-2019
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Captain and Starting Goalkeeper MHS Varsity 2020-2021 seasons
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MHS Athletic Department's Recipient of 2020-2021 Sportsmanship Award
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Selected by MHS Athletic Director to "Captain's Board" to serve as key liaison between Athletic Department and all varsity sports.
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2022 Men of Essex Scholar/Athlete Award Recipient
Graduate - Music Institute
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I began piano lessons at age 5
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Seven years of "Excellent" annual exam ratings earned from the NJ Music Educators Association
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Solo Ten Year Diploma Concert performed in 2020
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Graduating with Highest Honors from the Ukrainian Music Institute of America
Soloist - Iskra Dance Academy
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I enrolled in Iskra Dance Academy at age 5
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Advanced to highest level of Ukrainian dance training by 8th grade
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Weekly rehearsals and multiple annual performances at various venues including Lincoln Center
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Six years of Ukrainian Dance Summer camp
Ukrainian School
Class of 2022
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Fluency and full proficiency in Ukrainian Language, Literature, Culture, History and Geography
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Graduated with Highest Honors from 14 years of Ukrainian School ( May 2022)
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Highest Honors earned on Matura (finishing oral and written exams across all subjects)
MHS Secretary
Class of 2022
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Elected Class Secretary at end of Freshman year
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Serving three consecutive terms
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Responsible for school spirit weeks and class fundraising events
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Key Class Coordinator of Annual Battle of the Classes Competition
Community Service
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Raised over $2K for Millburn Short Hills First Aid Squad by collecting 5 tons of donated clothing during the pandemic
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Created marketing video for the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany, NJ to help promote the various activities and services available to community members
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Led 2019 Christmas Caroling campaign which collected $14K in donations
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Personally responsible for raising $800 as part of Senior Celebration
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Senior Ambassador to incoming freshman students