Justin Ambrozaitis

Justin Ambrozaitis

Airport Design Challenge

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student Leader at Johnson High School

  • Education

    • Johnson High School

      2021 - 2025
      11th

      Activities and Societies: Speech and Debate, DECA, Math Olympiad, TED-Ed

    • National Symposium for Debate Flagship Debate Camp

      2022 - 2022
      Debate

      Attended lectures surrounding philosophy, theory, politics, etc. Researched various issues surrounding EU migration policy. Participated in several practice rounds and drills.

    • Yale Young Global Scholars

      2023 - 2023
      Innovations in Science and Technology

      Attended the highly selective Yale YGS program consisting of highly accomplished students from 94 countries. Lived on campus while participating in various lectures, seminars, and academic components surrounding STEM and technological innovations. Worked with students to develop a research capstone on the future applications and market opportunities of AI voice recreation.

  • Experience

    • Federal Aviation Administration

      Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
      Airport Design Challenge

      Spearheaded a team initiative to digitally design real-world airport, while incorporating new cutting-edge innovations. Placed 1st out 2800+ competitors from over 18 countries. Recognized by the FAA, Wayne County Airport Authority, State of Michigan, State of Texas, and Johnson High School.

    • Johnson Speech and Debate

      Jan 2022 - now

      Competes across various national circuit tournaments. Leads team initiatives to help teach younger Johnson debaters. Works to develop new arguments and critical thinking skills. Competes across the U.S. at various National Circuit LD tournaments. Reached elimination rounds at many Texas tournaments. Works with teammates and fellow debaters to help grow and lead Johnson Speech and Debate.

      • Captain

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Lieutenant Captain

        Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
    • DECA Inc.

      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
      CTJ DECA Executive Vice President

      Instrumental in driving chapter growth at Johnson High School, actively contributing to meetings, and overseeing the development of our School-Based Enterprise (SBE). Led CTJ DECA to Bronze recognition for the SBE at the Texas DECA Career Development Conference.

    • Texas DECA

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      District 2 President

      Drove progress in District 2 by guiding 1000+ members in chapters across 26 central Texas counties. Worked to provide growth resources, foster community engagement, and helped coordinate successful events and conferences. Collaborated closely with the District 2 team and dedicated members to catalyze the expansion of DECA at the local level. Grew the District 2 conference from around 300 competitors to over 500 competitors in the span of a year.

    • TedEd Club

      Aug 2023 - now
      President & Founder of School Club

      Started a club at Johnson High School designed to help students enhance their speaking skills. Reached 50+ members in the span of 2 weeks and growing. Collaborated with fellow students to design innovative meeting activities. Leads club activities and growth. Working to host a local TED event and planning several other engaging events.

    • The Olympiads Club

      Nov 2023 - now
      Financial Coordinator

      Active member of the STEM Competition-based club at Johnson, participating in various Math and Science competitions. Works closely with team members, coordinates fundraising and spending activities, and contributes to competition preparation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

      Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
      Apr 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Justin Ambrozaitis
      World Schools Debate - National Speech and Debate Tournament Qualifier National Speech and Debate Association Mar 2024 Competed against top World Schools Debaters in Central Texas, placing among the top debaters. Earned a coveted spot on the team representing Central Texas at Nationals.
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      Lincoln Douglas Finalist - Central Texas District Tournament National Speech and Debate Association Feb 2024 Competed against top debaters from across central Texas. Cleared preliminary rounds, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and reached Finals (nationals qualifying round).
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      Doubles - THE 49TH CHURCHILL CLASSIC TOC AND NIETOC QUALIFIER Winston Churchill High School Jan 2024 Cleared prelims out of 62 entries at one of the top Debate tournaments in Texas & and reached Doubles
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      AP Scholar Award College Board Jul 2023 Recognized for outstanding collegiate-level achievement on 3 or more AP Exams.
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      Quarter Finalist and 4th Speaker - NSD TEXAS NSD Jun 2023 Competed in the NSD Texas camp tournament, winning nearly every preliminary round, and reaching Quarter Finals. Won the 4th speaker award.
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      State Finalist - Human Resources Management DECA Mar 2023 Competed in Human Resources Management against top competitors from Texas. Finalized and was recognized on stage at the Texas DECA CDC.
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      Octo-Finalist - Melissa Online TFA TFA Oct 2022 Competed against top debaters in Texas in Varsity LD. Reached elimination rounds.
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      Top Test Scorer - International Silver Ribbon Finalist Medal DECA Apr 2022 Received a finalist medal at DECA's International Conference for a top score on the Business Administration Core Exam. Also finalized at the Texas DECA State Conference.
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      Wayne Country Airport Authority CEO Award for Outstanding Service Wayne Country Airport Mar 2022 Recognized for representing Wayne Country Airport and Michigan in the FAA Airport Design Challenge, designed new airport innovations and improvements.
    • Awarded to Justin Ambrozaitis
      1st Place Internationally - FAA Airport Design Challenge The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Design Challenge Feb 2022 Digitally re-designed DTW airport with new cutting-edge innovations. Placed first out of thousands of competitors from 18 countries.
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      2nd Place - The 47th Churchill Classic TOC and NIETOC Qualifier Churchill High School Feb 2022 The tournament consisted of top Debaters from Texas and the US. Competed in Novice LD debate and placed 2nd.
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      State Finalist - Principles of Business Management - Feb 2022 Competed in Principles of Business Management against top competitors from Texas. Finalized and was recognized on stage at the Texas DECA CDC.
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      1st Place - OConnor TFA O'Connor High School Oct 2021 Competed against local Texas debaters in novice LD. Placed 1st.
    • Awarded to Justin Ambrozaitis
      Octo-Finalist - Reagan Dutch Invitationals Ronald Reagan High School Sep 2021 I competed in my first high school debate tournament in Varsity LD. Reached elimination rounds.
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      2nd Place - FBLA Districts Texas Future Business Leaders of America Jan 2021 Competed in the economics event where students were tasked to apply their understanding of Macro and Micro Economics. Placed 2nd in the San Antonio region.
    • Awarded to Justin Ambrozaitis
      Degree of Special Distinction The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Achieved a high degree of success on the national debate circuit.