Gennaro Barca

Entrepreneur with strong background in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results. Adept at adapting to changing market conditions and driving innovation.

Grade Point Average: Anticipated 3.7-4.0

St. Vincent De Paul Food Society, Granger, IN

Made food deliveries for those in need and stocked and organized the food pantry at The St. Vincent De Paul Food Society, which has a local chapter operating out of St. Pius X Church in Granger, IN.

Saint Joseph High School Service Camp

Volunteered to be part of the Saint Joseph High School Service Camp in which we provided service at multiple locations. I pulled weeds and cleaned horse stables at Prairie Winds Nature Farm, packaged food at Cultivate Culinary, and cleaned horse stables at Reins of Life.

Saint Joseph Boy's Basketball Kiddie Camp

Served as a coach at the Saint Joseph High School Boy's Basketball camp. In a competitive atmosphere, we aim to develop children's basketball skills, sportsmanship, and leadership as well as foster what it means to be a good teammate.

Boys and Girls Club - St. Joseph County, IN

Organized a single-day basketball clinic for the South Bend Boys & Girls Club. Spearheaded this event in which my high school basketball team participated as coaches. Prior to this, volunteered at a local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club where I ran two-hour clinics for the children in attendance.

Eli Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient

One of four St. Joseph County students to receive the Eli Lilly Endowment Scholarship. This scholarship provides full tuition to any Indiana college or university. There are 147 recipients annually.

The Nellie and John Wooden Kiwanis Athletic Award Recipient

The Kiwanis Club of South Bend recognizes student-athletes from South Bend schools. Two student-athletes, one male and one female, receive a $1,500 scholarship. Awarded to student-athletes who excelled both academically and athletically.

IHSAA Boys Basketball Arthur L. Trester Award for Mental Attitude

From the award website, "At the state finals, members of the IHSAA Executive Committee present the Trester Award to the outstanding senior participant in each classification of the boys basketball state finals. The recipients of this award, who were nominated by their principals and coaches, must excel in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability in basketball." The recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship.