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Hi!
My name is Nicholas 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 photos, video clips and getting to know me better.  Thank you!

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Plast Scouting

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  • Plast Ukrainian Boy Scout, 2013-Current.  On track for Eagle Scout, 2026

  • Troop Leader for 6-8 years old Ukrainian Refugees, 2025-2026, pioneered virtual 

  • Teen Scout Troop Secretary, 2022-2026

  • Youth Troop Counselor (annual & summer), 2023-present

  • Finished 1st of 40 in international scouting counselor 2-week training competition

  • I've had the honor of serving as an escort at three Plast Debutante Balls

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Graduate - Chester Piano

  • I began piano lessons at age 5

  • Rising Talents Festival 2019-2020 Grand Prix Winner

  • Awarded Performance at Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall

  • Eight-Year Diploma Recipient, 2023

Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy

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  • I enrolled in Iskra Dance Academy at age 5 - advanced to highest level of training by 8th grade

  • Weekly rehearsals and multiple annual performances at various venues including Lincoln Center 

  • Eight-Year Diploma Recipient, 2023

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Soccer ​

Captain/Defender

Academy & High School ​

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  • Varsity Captain & Starting Defender, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seasons

  • Junior Varsity Starting Defender, 2022 Season

  • All County Honorable Mention and All Conference Honorable Mention

  • Cheshire Soccer Academy – U-19 EAL Captain and Starting Defender, 2025-2026

  • Steel NJ 2007 Elite – Starting Defender, 2022-2025

  • TOPS Soccer - Buddy program for special needs children in soccer:2024-2026

  • United States Soccer Federation – Certified Referee for Youth Soccer 2024-2026

  • Volunteer Referee for Ukrainian American Education Association Chornomorska Sitch 2024-2026

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High School Golf 

Captain

 

  • West Morris Mendham HIgh School Varsity Captain, 2026

  • Junior Varsity Team Member, 2023 - 2025

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Community Service
 

  • Ukrainian War Relief Effort – collected donations, fundraised, and represented the NJ Ukrainian community during the Governor's & US Senators' visit to our cultural center.

  • 2023 Christmas Carol Campaign – led & raised $9,000 in donations for Scouts.

  • Peer Leader to incoming freshman students

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Ukrainian School

Class of 2024
 

  • Fluency and full proficiency in Ukrainian Language, Literature, Culture, History and Geography 

  • Graduated with Highest Honors earned on Matura (finishing oral and written exams across all subjects) after 14 years of school

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