OLIVIA VOELKER

Professional writing and Creative Writing Double MAJOR

political science minor

Ravenclaw

Columbus, OH

ABOUT

Olivia is a Sophomore competing in her second year in mock trial. During her first year, she competed with the B team as a witness.

She graduated as valedictorian from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 2022. During her time there, she served on the student council as Prom committee chair and Diversity Officer. Olivia participated in Buckeyethon youth philanthropy, where she helped her school raise over $20,000 for children in the oncology unit of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and performed in several theatrical plays, dedicating over 300 hours to her school’s theater program.

She is currently double majoring in creative writing and professional writing, with a minor in political science. Aside from mock trial, she is a member of Miami's Honors Program, chief membership ambassador for Miami's EmpowHER book club and an active member of the Scholar Leader program. Her hobbies outside of school include listening to music, reading, and spending time with her friends. After graduation, she wishes to pursue a career in the publishing industry.

Awards

• Outstanding Witness - Quaker Classic - 2023