Brady Sambrano

• Currently attending Reed High School and will graduate in June 2016
• Plans to attend the University of Nevada to study political science
• With a 5.325 weighted GPA in an impressive course load, he managed to rank #1 in his class
• He participates in many clubs, varsity tennis, and multiple community service projects including giving over 100 hours to Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation

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Tiffany Hoffman

• Currently attending Birthwise Midwifery School and will graduate in 2016
• She participates in various community service groups, especially with Truckee Meadows Birth Network and Birth Trauma Support Group

Ryan Hood

• Currently attending Galena High School and will graduate in June 2013
• Plans to attend the University of Nevada and earn a major in biochemistry and molecular biology
• In addition to maintaining a perfect GPA in an impressive course load and holding a part-time job, Ryan has also been involved in many extra curricular activities and important internships with a local pediatrician and Renown Hospital.
• He participates continually in community service helping with Christmas for homeless children, mentoring through Reno PD, tutoring at his high school, and tutoring at Echo Loder Elementary.

Alexandra Vallas

• 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.

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!

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.

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.

Christine Waugaman

• UNR elementary education major
  Plans to begin UNR Master’s Program ’05