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• Graduated Reno High School in June 2011
• Plans to attend Scripps College and work towards her undergraduate degree in Genetics and Biology.
• She is the founding member of the National Charity League, a mother/daughter organization that works in the local community providing help to various charities and non-profits that need assistance from volunteers. She gives over 50 hours per year to this organization.
• She has volunteered her time as a tutor in history and biology
• She is currently volunteering on a project to raise money for earthquake relief efforts in Japan

• Justin is currently a student at University of Nevada, Reno, set to receive his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry in 2013.
• He volunteers anywhere from 6 to 40 hours a week as a wrestling coach at both Reno High School and Swope Middle School.
• He is the president and founder of Reno Saints, a local non-profit organization created solely to aide other non-profit groups and promote student activism on campus and in our community.

 2010-2011 - Sarah Calhoun

• Current student at the University of Nevada, Reno, set to receive her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Spanish in December 2011.
• Miss Calhoun maintained outstanding grades and has an impressive history of volunteerism.
• Sarah was an aftershool Program volunteer at Rita Cannon Elementary School.
• She is a Student Ambassador for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.
• As a member of La Esperanza Granada, a group that focuses on basic children's education in the country of Nicaragua, Sarah spent a month volunteering her time educating children in math, reading and writing - all in Spanish which she just learned months earlier!

• Graduated from North Valleys High School in June 2009, and will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Elena maintained an impressive GPA while also juggling a full course load of many honors classes.
• Elena was chosen to participate in the college preparatory program, Upward Bound, at the University of Nevada.
• As part of the Upward Bound program, Elena volunteered at and helped plan a carnival day for patients at the Reno Veteran's Hospital. 
• Elena's volunteer activities also include Christmas tree recycling, food sorting at the Food Bank, park clean-up at Rancho San Rafael, assisting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and helping with Earth Day festivities.

 2008-2009 - Anna Koster

• Graduated from Galena High School in 2008, and will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Anna maintained an impressive GPA while also participating in numerous activities including National Honor Society, Future Educators of America, and peer tutoring.
• Anna is an accomplished classical pianist and created a community program for disadvantaged children who cannot afford music lessons. Anna not only developed and is the leader for this organization, but she also dedicates many hours of service to teaching new students.

2006-2007 - Bonnie Elliott  

• Graduated from McQueen High School, and will be studying Business at T.M.C.C
• Bonnie was involved in many school activities such as Marching Band, special education tutoring program, and organized a coat drive for local elementary children.
• Bonnie's dedication to community service really shines with her involvement with the March of Dimes, St. Mary's Regional Center Breast Cancer Awareness and the Make a Wish foundation.  

2005-2006:  Jillian Urbani 

• UNR Biology major Plans to begin UNR Master's Program '05
• Maintains 3.883 GPA
• School & Community Involvement: Student Government, Vice President of school's National Honor Society, Lead Captain of Dance Team, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer Walk volunteer, School Blood Drive Organizer, Multiple Sclerosis Society volunteer, Ronald McDonald House volunteer

2004-2005:  Christine Waugaman 

• UNR elementary education major
• Plans to begin UNR Master's Program '05
• Maintains 3.58 GPA
• Community Involvement: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Food for Families, Big Brothers Big Sisters Planning Committee, and volunteers as a "Big Sister" 3 to 4 hours each week.