• 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 Boung 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.