SAMUEL RATAY

I’m motivated, capable and hardworking.

I’m teachable, and eager to learn and improve.

I want to be a valuable part of your team and am dedicated to achieving my goals, with excellence.

Academics

Student Highlights

Currently, I’m finishing my senior year at Lexington High School, in Lexington, South Carolina.

Consistent A/B Student
Earned 24 college credits in high school
GPA 4.2 (2025-26 school year)

Additional Courses

I have pursued additional learning outside of my school courses too, to broaden my knowledge base. I have completed the following EdX and Coursera courses:

Engineering of the Structures Around Us Dartmouth University
Ethics in Engineering University of Michigan
Materials Science UC Davis
An Introduction to Physics University of Virginia
Creative Thinking Techniques Imperial College of London

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“Your leadership of our team is invaluable, and your character will take you far.”

– Coach Jacob Brasseur (LHS Wrestling)

Athletics

Sports Summary

Sports participation has taught me much more than physical athleticism. It has helped me develop dedication and self-discipline. It has shown me the value of hard work and teamwork. I bring these lessons with me to every endeavor.

I grew up playing community baseball, wrestling, and competing in local races. By high school, I chose to pursue wrestling exclusively. As a freshman, I was selected as a varsity wrestler and given my letter.

High school sports require countless hours of work. I attended daily in-season practices, as well as numerous tournaments and duals. We trained multiple days per week, year-round.

“Your leadership of our team is invaluable, and your character will take you far.”

– Jacob Brasseur (Coach, LHS Wrestling)

Experience

Vocational Summary

I’ve always liked working with my hands and learning how things work. Some of my early memories include renovating our home with my father. I helped him run wires for electrical circuits, hang drywall, and install plumbing and flooring. I’ve grown up around the tools used for these jobs.

So I chose an engineering track in our high school technical program. I completed introductory courses in the first year, and then moved on to Building Construction 1 & 2 in my sophomore and junior years. I’m now finishing the program with Project Management.

OSHA 10 Credential

I’ve completed the OSHA10 Construction Safety course and earned my lifetime OSHA10 credential. This course helps me to identify and implement safe standards in construction, as well as avoiding and correcting unsafe practices.

“Combination of academic strength, leadership skills, and personal
character make him well-suited…”

– Patrick McNatt (Teacher, LTC Construction)

Extras

Citizens Academy

Citizens’ Academy is a multi-day program, operated by the Lexington Police Department. It introduces local high school students to the inner workings of law enforcement agencies.

Broyhill Leadership Conference

BLC is run by Tomorrow’s America Foundation. The conference is an annual week-long retreat, held at various universities. The many activities and lessons focus on developing leadership qualities and teammwork.

Lander U Wrestling Camp

This is a week-long camp, held at Lander University. The week is filled with intense wrestling training, and requires full dedication.

Working at Chick-fil-A

I’ve been a team member at Chick-fil-A in Lexington since June 2024. Besides learning all necessary tasks and routines, I’m punctual and dependable. References are available upon request.

“Samuel was always on task, a team player and was respectful.“

– Sean “Speedy” (Broyhill Leadership Conference)