River Luce
Seymour
Summary
Dynamic and motivated leader with experience in team leadership, event coordination, and public speaking. Committed to mentoring peers and organizing impactful community outreach projects. Skilled at enhancing team dynamics and driving successful initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
National Honors Society
Seymour
2025.08 - Current
- Awarded for outstanding academic performance and commitment to community service
Lead Defense Attorney
Mock Trial
Seymour
2024.08 - Current
- Revived program after multi-year hiatus; wrote full case briefs and questioning for both sides
- Led courtroom strategy and coached team during competitions
- Enhanced team understanding of legal procedures and public speaking skills
Participant
Moonshot Program
Sevierville
2024.01 - Current
- Interned with judges, observed trials, and debated policies with state officials
- Participated in mock legislative sessions and civic engagement initiatives
Editor-in-Chief
Yearbook
Seymour
2023.08 - Current
- Directed production of two full yearbooks; raised $2,100+ in ad revenue
- Designed layouts, assigned pages, photographed events, and highlighted diverse student voices
- Oversaw staff of 20+ students, ensuring quality and consistency in content and design
Junior Class President
Student Government Association
Seymour
2023.08 - Current
- Advocated for 250+ classmates; organized fundraised raising $3,200+
- Coordinated school-wide events including prom, festivals, and spirit weeks
- Partnered with administration to update dress code and expand college visit opportunities.
Captain
Forensics: Speech and Debate
Seymour
2023.08 - Current
- Led weekly practices, instructed teammates how to research, and coordinated tournament prep
- Competed in regional/state tournaments; placed 12th at state
- Managed team social media accounts with 1,000+ followers and 70,000+ monthly views
Varsity Captain
Tennis
Seymour
2023.02 - Current
- Organized team practices, led warmups, and coordinated logistics
Tennessee State Vice President
National Beta Club
Seymour
2022.08 - Current
- Elected by over 5,000 students statewide; organized and judged statewide community service projects
- Led general sessions for conventions, spoke to thousands of students on service and leadership
- Serve on the school-level leadership council, planning and coordinating all chapter service projects for the year
Cabin Manager (unpaid)
Conley Properties LLC
Seymour
2019.01 - Current
- Maintained 4+ bedroom cabins: cleaned, did laundry, restocked supplies, and managed exterior upkeep
- Completed all tasks independently, demonstrating responsibility and time management
Italy Excursion: Study Abroad
Rustic Pathways
Seymour
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Fully funded, two-week academic trip studying political history, architecture, and culture.
Governor's School for International Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Studied Japanese, participated in Model UN, conducted environmental research, contributed to Month Book Committee
Boys State
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Elected state representative and county chancellor judge
Service Project Leader
Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership
Sevierville
2024.08 - 2025.05
- Organized community outreach for a local nursing home
- Met with UTK law professor, the county mayor, sheriff, attorneys, and local business owners
Assistant Manager
High School Girls Volleyball
Seymour
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Assisted coaches with practice drills, focusing on defensive technique and strategy
- Served as practice squad member during matches and tracked detailed game statistics
- Helped the team reach sectionals for the first time in 30 years, contributing to a historic season
Libero
C2 Attack Volleyball
Nashville
2022.06 - 2024.01
- Led one of the nation's top-ranked teams, finishing 10th in the country
- Coordinated team dynamics, encouraged strong communication, and motivated teamates
- Contributed defensively with consistent serve-receive and digs, helping drive national-level success
Education
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, TN2026-05
Skills
- Team leadership
- Event planning and coordination
- Mentoring and coaching
- Public speaking
- Persuasive writing
- Policy analysis
- Project management
- Community engagement
Timeline
Committee Member
National Honors Society
2025.08 - Current
Italy Excursion: Study Abroad
Rustic Pathways
2025.07 - 2025.07
Governor's School for International Studies
University of Memphis
2025.06 - 2025.06
Boys State
Tennessee Technological University
2025.06 - 2025.06
Lead Defense Attorney
Mock Trial
2024.08 - Current
Service Project Leader
Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership
2024.08 - 2025.05
Participant
Moonshot Program
2024.01 - Current
Editor-in-Chief
Yearbook
2023.08 - Current
Junior Class President
Student Government Association
2023.08 - Current
Captain
Forensics: Speech and Debate
2023.08 - Current
Assistant Manager
High School Girls Volleyball
2023.06 - 2024.01
Varsity Captain
Tennis
2023.02 - Current
Tennessee State Vice President
National Beta Club
2022.08 - Current
Libero
C2 Attack Volleyball
2022.06 - 2024.01
Cabin Manager (unpaid)
Conley Properties LLC
2019.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School