Jackson Brinton

102 Hunters Grove Dr. • Saint Louis, MO 63141 • jackson@brintonvision.com • +1 (314) 412-1475

Education
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
High School Diploma
St. Louis, MO
Expected Graduation: 2028

Relevant Coursework:
Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Latin, Spanish, Composition, AP History; Spanish III and Biology (completed freshman year).

Honors:
Inducted, National Latin Honor Society (Nov 2025); Completed Intensive Latin and Introduction to Biology, Washington University in St. Louis (Summer 2025); Participant, National Latin and Spanish Language Exams (Mar 2025); Greenwood Award Finalist (May 2024); Only freshman inducted into two national language honor societies (National Latin Honor Society; Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica).

American Heritage School
Semester Abroad
American Fork, Utah
January 2026 – May 2026

Relevant Coursework:
Principles of Leadership: Leadership, Family Science, Science of Happiness and Civility, Chemistry, English, Algebra II, Religion Study

Manhattan School of Music
Summer Music Program
New York, NY
Summers 2023, 2024

Relevant Coursework:
Three-week intensive study in music theory, sight-reading, and chamber music.

Piano Performance & Study:
Performed to sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall on March 23, 2026; Runner-Up, Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Piano Competition (Nov 2024); Concert Performer, Skip Viragh Performing Arts Center—performed for 1,000 attendees (Mar 2024); Honorable Mention, MMTA Piano Competition (2023); Concert Performer, Piano Tours in Berlin and Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany (Oct 2022); 4th Place, MMTA Piano Competition (2022); Judge’s Choice Award, Sonatina–Sonata Festival (2021, 2022).

Experience & Certifications
Jewish Community Center
Swim Coach & Lifeguard
St. Louis, MO
June–September 2025
  • Supervised pool safety for youth and adult swimmers; enforced facility safety regulations and emergency protocols
  • Coached youth swim programs, improving stroke technique, endurance, and water safety skills
  • Instructed swimmers across multiple age groups in all four competitive strokes
  • Maintained American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
 
Debate, Leadership & Academic Competitions
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Talking Rams Novice Debate Team Member
St. Louis, MO
September 2024 – February 2025
  • Won Oakville Debate Round Robin in Novice Public Forum Debate (Feb 2025)
  • Advanced to semifinal round at COMO Winter Classic, Rock Bridge High School (Feb 2025)
Ladue Middle School & Green Tree Elementary
Academic Competitions, Elected Representative
St. Louis, MO
2020 – 2024
  • Finalist, Ladue Middle School Spelling Bee; competed among 1,000+ students (2022–2024)
  • Finalist, Ladue Middle School GeoBee; ranked in top 10% school-wide (2022–2023)
  • Placed 3rd, Fifth Grade Center Spelling Bee among 350 students (Jan 2021)
  • Winner, Green Tree Elementary Spelling Bee; advanced to Regional Semifinals (Jan 2020)
Student Council, Ladue Middle School
Elected Representative
Ladue, MO
September 2022 – May 2023
  • Elected from a field of 10 candidates to represent class and address student concerns
 
Athletics
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Varsity Swim Team, Varsity Swimmer
Ladue, MO
August 2023 – Present
  • Placed 6th (500 Freestyle) and 7th (200 Freestyle) at MSHSAA Boys State Swim Meet (Nov 2025)
  • Recorded third-fastest 500 Freestyle time in school history; contributed to 2025 Suburban Red Conference Championship
  • Named High Point Winner for varsity team (2024, 2025)
  • Qualified for MSHSAA Boys State Swim Meet in 200 Free and 500 Free (Nov 2024)
HAST (Hilltop Aquatics Swim Team) USA Swimming
Competitive Swimmer
American Fork, Utah
December 2025 – Present
  • Competed in 2026 Boise Speedo Sectionals Meet
  • 200 Free, 1000 Free, 100 Free, and 500 Free (Individual Events)
  • 800 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 Free Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay
CSP Tideriders Swimming Club (USA Swimming)
Competitive Swimmer
St. Louis, MO
2016 – December 2025
  • Competed in Ozark A Championships and Division I Championship Meets (2020–2025)
  • Selected for CSP Tideriders Elite Training Camp
  • Participated in Central Zones Open Water Championships (June 2024)
  • Recognized as Swimmer of the Week for work ethic, punctuality, and sportsmanship (Feb 2020)
  • Accumulated nine years of competitive swimming experience; proficiency in all four strokes
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Junior Varsity Tennis Player
St. Louis, MO
Spring 2024
Ladue Middle School
Cross Country Team Member
Ladue, MO
Fall 2024
  • Finished 3rd overall in team competition
District-Wide Trail Race
Competitor
Wentzville, MO
November 2019
  • Placed 1st overall; recorded fastest time among all competitors
 
Skills & Interests

Language: Spanish (ILR 3), Russian (ILR 2), Latin (ILR 1)

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