Full name: Thomas A. Starkoski, III Nickname: Tres

Favorite Quote: Dont let the best youve done be the standard for the rest of your life.

Multiple Sport Athlete, Strong team player, Strong finisher, Effective Leader and Follower.

Attends Private College Prep Boarding School, Eagle Scout (Age 13), Sports Illustrated National Kid Reporter, Red Cross Lifeguard (3 yrs), Completed Army Internship at Research Lab (2021),

In simple terms, I want to be part of something bigger than myself and serve my community and my Country. I want to learn new things, travel to new places, and continue to grow a person.

2021 APEX (Lacrosse) First Look Showcase, 2021 George Mason University National Youth Leadership Nominee, 2021 Varsity Lacrosse Scoring Leader (goals/assists), 2020 BSA Eagle Palms-2 Silver (6 awards), 2020 BSA 64 Skill Merit Badges, 2018, 2019, 2020 U.S. Army Volunteer Award, 2019 Hammers Lacrosse Hammer Award Leadership Award, 2019 Commanders Coin for Excellence Lifesaving, 2018, 2019 Hammers Lacrosse Leader in Assists, 2021 JV Lacrosse Scoring Leader (goals/assists), 2016 Frederick County Maryland/ BPOE Student Volunteer Award, 2016, 2017 Lionheart Lacrosse Leader in Assists, 2016 Ballenger Creek Middle School Class Superlative, 2015 Lionheart Club Lacrosse Off the Field MVP, 2014, 2015 Lionheart Lacrosse Leader in Assists and Goals, 2014 BSA Arrow of Light Award, 2014 BSA Super-Achiever Award, 2014 Travis Manion True Grit Leadership Award, Coastal Classic Lacrosse Tournament, Multiple school activities and clubs: School Arts and Theater Program, Assists Admissions, Makers Club (MIT Certified Hybrid STEM Class), Civic School Clubs (Government, Economics, Model U.N) High School Sports Teams: Lacrosse, Wrestling, Golf, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Performance Fitness, Football (Wrestled several nationally ranked wrestlers)

COVID hit every community hard, but during this time I chose not to hide in my house but continue to volunteer in the community and on the installation to help others. Every little thing we can do for each other makes a difference. Before the pool opened, I volunteered to clean the gym and weight room at the Army installation so the Soldiers and scientists that work on COVID in the labs could continue to stay healthy while they worked to find therapies and vaccines. When others on the installation were told to stay home or telecommute, the installation determined that I was part of the group of essential employees that allowed the installation to stay open and provide services for organizational missions and readiness.