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Meet Your Neighbor: Alyse Kurley
Durango High School
Class of 2010
To be or not to be isn’t a question for Durango High School senior Alyse Kurley. To be the best she can be, now that’s more like it. She’s proud of her accomplishments and rightly so; she’s made them by combining creativity, smarts and determination with a keen awareness of the daily struggles teens and adults must sometimes overcome. Theatrically and personally, she’s brightened by a spotlight all her own, not for fame or glory, but for the love of art and sharing with others. That’s just the kind of unique star quality that makes Alyse Kurley – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.631
Sports/Activities/Clubs:
- Varsity Tennis, 2006-10
- JV Swimming, 2006-07
- Varsity Dance Divas, 2007-10
- DHS Theatre, 2006-10
- Cast Member–10 DHS Productions
- Starring Role–DHS Production of Cinderella ’89, 2007/08
- Starring Role–DHS Production of A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, 2008/09
- Starring Role–DHS Production of Alice in Wonderland, 2009/10
- Costume Design–3 DHS Productions
- Drama Club Vice President, 2009/10
- S.T.A.T.U.S. Club, 2006-09
- National Honor Society, 2008-10
- Principal’s Advisory Committee, 2007-09
Awards/Community Service:
- Athlete of the Month, 2009
- Student of the Month, 2007/09
- Scholar Athlete, 2006-10
- Theatre & Dance Letters, 2009
- Academic Letter, 2007
- 4-Year Varsity Tennis Letter, 2009
- Best Freshman–DHS Theatre, 2006/07
- Best Actress–DHS Theatre, 2008/09
- Best Couple on Stage–DHS Theatre, 2008/09
- Race for the Cure, 2006-08
- Aids Walk, 2006/07
- School Clean Up Service, 2009
- Nevada Reading Week Volunteer Reader, 2007
- Tennis Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.) Volunteer, 2006-07
Goals & Aspirations: “My major goal is to graduate high school with high honors. In the future I hope to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas and continue on to medical school. I would also like to continue dancing and acting in the future. I feel that the performing arts are extremely important, and I would like to inspire future generations to get involved in the arts as much as possible.”
Alyse is Successful Because: “I feel that my drive and passion for any goal that I set for myself make me successful.”
Alyse Looks Up To: “I most of all look up to my parents. Without them pushing me to do my best, I do not feel I would be the same person today. They have taught me to work hard, reach for my dreams, and to never give up when times get rough.”
