National Honor Society
Member · Grades 11–12
Saleha Mustafa
Milestones along the way
Achievements
& Certifications
A few of the things I’ve learned, worked toward and helped bring to life.
Honors & Recognition
Science National Honor Society
Member · Grade 12
AP Scholar Award
College Board · Grade 11
Honor Roll
Ridge High School · Grades 9–12
Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
2026
Varsity Athletic Award
Ridge High School · Unified Basketball
MIST · First Place, Improv
Grade 9
MIST · Nasheed, Improv & Basketball
First place in Nasheed; second place in Improv and Basketball · Grade 8
Fundraising Recognition
Highest ticket seller among volunteers at a Shaukat Khanum cancer-hospital fundraiser · Grade 10
Certifications
CPR Certification
American Red Cross · May 2026
Leadership, Service & Creative Work
Muslim Student Association
Founder & president at Ridge High School. Organized a food drive and secured student prayer space.
SEARCH Learning Group
360+ volunteer hours supporting neurodiverse children, assisting learning, mentoring peers and gaining speech-therapy exposure.
BrainSTEM
Camp counselor supporting two weeks of robotics, engineering and technology activities · July 2026.
STEM Day
Volunteer teaching K–2 students about conductors and insulators.
Marching Band
Percussionist, progressing from pit percussion to drumline.
Unified Basketball
Partner promoting inclusion and teamwork alongside students with disabilities · Grades 10–12.
Creative Speech Solutions
Volunteer providing administrative and preparatory support, with observation of speech and occupational therapy · Summer 2025.
Parents for Exceptional Children
Peer mentor supporting inclusive recreation, basketball, yoga and group games · 2020–2024.
Justice for All / SoundVision
Volunteer supporting outreach, fundraising logistics and administrative work in New Jersey · 2024–2025.
Community Food Service
Soup-kitchen and local service through Masjidullah, Al Falah and ISBR.
Yoga & Fitness
Volunteer involvement beginning in Grade 3.
Working with Children
Aftercare high-school aide at Mount Prospect School · Grades 11–12. Babysitting experience · Grades 9–12.
Writing & Research
Author and illustrator of Through the Cracks and published researcher exploring AI, virtual reality and autism.