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President’s Scholar
2012-2013

DEREK THOMAS HAMAMOTO

Derek is a first year student from Maple Grove, Minnesota majoring in finance. He enjoys volunteering, Taekwondo, soccer, reading and corporate finance. In high school Derek was a Junior Taekwondo Olympian, Eagle Scout, AP Scholar, and the Social Studies Student of the Year. After graduation he plans to earn an MBA and work in corporate finance.

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
  • National AP Scholar
  • National Honor Society, treasurer
  • Honors Mentor Connection
  • Minnesota State DECA Competition, business finance finalist
  • 2012 Maple Grove Senior High School World Languages Student of the Year

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

  • Emerging Leaders
  • Edison Force Intramural Soccer
  • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
  • Investment Club
  • Mustang Heroes
  • University Honors Program
  • BBA Scholar
  • Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

Contact: dhammamoto@smu.edu