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A Step Above: Samantha Gregg

Nevada State HS

Class of 2011

Nevada State High School senior Samantha Gregg is a young lady of duality. As an all-star on the Foothill High School track team and student of her soon to be alma mater, she’s doubly spirited. And as a high school student on the fast track to an Associate’s degree, she’s getting where she’s going twice as fast. Still, it’s the direction she’s headed that is so inspirational. With an altruistic mindset, a conscientious world-view and unwavering ambition, she’s following her own compass to success, charity and gratitude, and for that, Samantha Gregg is – A Step Above.

G.P.A.: 4.75

Sports/Clubs/Awards/Community Service

JV Track & Field, 2007-09
Varsity Track & Field, 2009-Present
Varsity Cross Country, 2008-09
Student Union of Nevada State High School, 2009/10
Yearbook Committee, 2009/10
All-State Academic Team–Track & Field, 2007-08
Henderson High School Leadership Retreat Participant, 2010
Academic Letter, 2008/09
St. Rose De Lima Jr. Volunteer (100 hours), 2009/10
Department of Utility Services at Henderson City Hall Volunteer (95 hours), 2010
Math Tutor, 2009/10
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Fundraiser ($2000) and Participant, 2010
Student Mentor at Nevada State HS, 2010
Nevada State HS Introductory Two Week Course (65 hours), 2010
Newton Elementary School Special Education Volunteer
Raised over $2500 for Baby Safe, South Africa, 2010

Goals and Aspirations: “My current goal is to graduate high school with my Associate’s Degree, which I will have successfully accomplished in May. My career goal is to become a doctor, as of a specific specialty I have not decided, but I do know that I want to work with children. All of these little goals are hopefully leading up to my ultimate goal in life, which is to go to Africa to participate in Doctors without Borders.”

Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “Over the past couple of months I have seen the world in a new light. And, I have walked away with the amazing accomplishment of saving babies’ lives in Africa. Through raising over $2500, I have sponsored a new Baby Safe in South Africa. Hopefully, this safe will save many babies.”

Samantha is Successful Because: “My mom makes me successful. She has taught me a very valuable lesson when it comes to success: NEVER QUIT! Another lesson is in her favorite saying: ‘Make good choices.’ With her help and guidance, I am glad to say that I have made some pretty good choices.”

Samantha Looks Up To: “My dad was a member of the U.S. Air Force and now serves his community as a police officer. He has taught me what it means to put others first, and the most valuable of all his lessons was respect. He is courageous, loyal, patriotic and hard working. I try to live my life by those standards, because I want him to be proud of me and the choices I make.”