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It is with great pleasure that Western High School recognizes Belen Padilla for Star Grad. Throughout her high school career, Belen has exhibited exemplary leadership in her community work while pursuing excellence in her academics. She co-founded One Step Equity to tackle the pandemic for communities most adversely impacted. She was one of the thirty national 2019 HERlead Fellows for her proposal of a nonprofit community program that helps combat the mental illness stigma within the Latino community. Her program initiative included providing material donations to shelters and institutions for low-income and homeless youth and families who struggle with mental…

It is with great pleasure and honor that Coronado High School’s nomination for Star Grad is Daniel Kyong. His rigorous academic course of study, over the past four years, includes 21 Advanced Placement classes. Daniel’s unweighted GPA is 4.0 and his weighted GPA is 6.125. He will graduate with the “Advanced Honors” diploma and with the Advanced Placement Academy Distinction, the highest diploma at Coronado High School. Daniel is very ambitious, curious, passionate and humble. His volunteer experience and extracurricular activities include President of Future Medical Professionals, Co-Founder/President of Medical Aide Association, Director of One Change: Treat and Aid, Co-Founder…

Here is the truth about second chances: They rarely happen by chance; it takes dedication, hard work, and a desire to have something different. There is a quote by Jim Rohn that says, “Your life doesn’t get better by chance. It gets better by change.” This quote could not be more perfect than for Mission High School’s Star Graduate, Landynn Meyers. When Landynn enrolled as a sophomore, he had only 8 days sober. Today he is 17 years old and is on his way to celebrating three years of sobriety while walking a beautiful path of recovery by sharing his…

Lyal Burkholder Middle School earned the 2021 Recognized American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Program (RAMP) designation for making an exemplary commitment to its school counseling program. This is the second time Burkholder Middle School has been awarded RAMP designation. Burkholder Middle School is the only school in the state of Nevada to receive the designation this year. “Our school counselors play a vital role in student success and have played an even bigger role this past year,” Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus F. Jara said. “I am proud of the school counselors at Burkholder Middle School for…

Liberty High School is proud to present Sydney Turner as our Class of 2021 Star Graduate. Through leadership, Sydney has been able to be a strong force in her community. She is a team leader for the Black Student Union, and her ideas have helped shape and grow the BSU club. As a liaison at the Inspiring Minds Summer Camp, she directed kid activities and school-work sessions. She is a member of the softball team, where she is also a leader on the field. Sydney has many endeavors that include hours of community service. She has spent her time with…

Congratulations to Kylie Ryan, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts’ Star Graduate! Kylie’s hard work, dedication as a guitar major, achievements in academics, and kindness to others earned her this recognition. Kylie faced personal hardships and loss as she entered LVA as a freshman. While struggling her first couple of years in high school, her strong determination led her to be the successful senior she is today. Her teachers shared that Kylie is the first to offer a kind word or hug to another student. She has faced challenges and obstacles in her early teen years, but if you met…

The 10th Annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is April 23-30, 2021. All events are free and all will be virtual. There are many exciting and engaging opportunities for families, educators, and students. Some of the events will have limited space due to the engaging, interactive nature. All events are virtual and require registration at www.scifest.vegas. Registration will open April 14, so check out the “Upcoming Events” on the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival website. Select which events you want to attend, then mark your calendar for April 14: Registration Opening Day. 

Lemi Emiru immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia in 2016 and spent one year in Chicago prior to arriving in Las Vegas. When he enrolled at Spring Valley in October of 2018, he was already 17 years old, yet due to his family’s movement had not yet started high school. At that time a decision was made to skip 9th grade, enroll him as a 10th grader, and use online credit recovery to catch up on any missing credits. That he successfully did so is commendable, but he also managed this while attending the very challenging International Baccalaureate Program…

Agenda Item 6.01 – Recap of the Community Input Meetings The Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of School Trustees recapped public comments that they received in Community Input Meetings that were held April 13 and April 14, 2021 regarding the topic of an anti-racism policy. Trustees thanked the community for their feedback and involvement in the Community Input Meetings after hearing various perspectives. Trustees have asked that a summary and presentation be made at the May 5, 2021 Work Session that outlines input that was received during the Community Input Meetings as well as a timeline for the process…

Calib Collier-Smith is an exemplary student and person. He demonstrates great intellect, character, leadership, work ethic, self-advocacy, independent-thinking, and resilience. Calib moved to Las Vegas from Baltimore, Maryland, two and a half years ago. From the start, he expressed his aspirations to go to college, wanted to ensure he had all the right classes, and asked many questions about the grades and qualifications needed. He had a smooth transition to a new environment and approached the challenge with an incredibly positive attitude and disposition. Calib has persevered through significant personal adversities and obstacles in life. It hasn’t been an easy…