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A Step Above: Fabiola Pachas
Henderson International School
Class of 2010
The world is Henderson International School senior Fabiola Pachas’ oyster, and she is but a pearl in the middle. That she’s willing to work hard for what she wants, is supportive of others, cares deeply for her family and will accept nothing less than her best is obvious, but her uniqueness comes from more complex workings within. Her true beauty is in her resilience; her ability to overcome adversity and still have the energy to put her hopes and dreams on the table, set aside fear and reach for the stars. For that, Fabiola Pachas is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.76
Sports/Activities/Clubs:
- Varsity Softball, 2006-09
- Varsity Cheer/Dance, 2006-10
- Varsity Volleyball, 2007-10
- Varsity Girls Basketball, 2008-09
- Choir, 2006-08
- HIS Production–The Roar of the Greasepaint The Smell of the Crowd (Kid & Choreographer; 2006
- Starred in Grease (Cha-Cha & Choreographer; 2007
- Dance, 2008-Present
- Student Council, 2007-Present
- Student Body President, 2008-Present
- 10th Grade Class Representative, 2007-08
Scholarships/Awards:
- Behnaz Salimian Student Service Award, 2009
- Female Athlete of the Year, 2009
- Janet Smith Scholar, 2007
- Henderson International Award, 2009
- Most Improved–Varsity Volleyball, 2008; Varsity Softball, 2007
- Most Valuable–Varsity Volleyball, 2008-10; Varsity Cheer, 2006-10; 1A All League First Team Volleyball, 2009
- All Tournament Player–Volleyball, 2009
- Team Captain–Varsity Cheer, 2007-10; Varsity Volleyball, 2006-10; Varsity Basketball, 2008-09
- Best Dance Performance–NY Theatre Arts Festival, 2006-07
- Best Choreographer–NY Theatre Arts Festival, 2007
- First Place Dance Solo–School Talent Competition, 2010
- Association ANAI Volunteer–Costa Rica, 2007
- Pueblo a Pueblo Volunteer–Guatemala, 2008
- Candlelighters Cancer Foundation Volunteer, 2007-Present
- Nevada Reading Week Volunteer, 2007-Present
- Weekend Emergency Assistance Program Volunteer, 2007-Present
- Volunteer Dance Choreographer, 2008-Present
- Team Black & Blue Non-Profit Organization: Founder of Dance Program, 2007-Present
Goals & Aspirations: “For now, I want to absorb my surroundings and take advantage of every opportunity college will give to me. For the future, my goal is to be an international entrepreneur, like the female Trump, be my own boss and give the world a taste of business that I can bring.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I was sad coming to my high school because there was no dance program offered. I made a proposal to fundraise for money to hire a dance teacher. Gradually, I brought the dance program to my school and it is one of the biggest achievements I’ve made at my high school.”
Fabiola is Stronger and Wiser Because: “My father was in a surgery malpractice accident when I was nine years old. He’s now paralyzed and brain dead. Becoming a serious competitive dancer helped me get stronger and happier and exposed me to the world in a new way. I could’ve mourned my father, but instead chose to grow up and succeed, because I knew that it is what my father would want me to do; stay happy, strong, and successful, just like he was.”
