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A Step Above: Miguel Henares
Liberty High School
Class of 2012
With a winning smile and a casual charm, Liberty High School senior Miguel Henares is a young man completely at ease with himself. Respectful, generous and driven to succeed, he’s transformed opportunity into excellence at every turn. A strong passion for leadership has opened many doors, taking this dedicated honor student on a journey through music, service and scholarship, heading toward a bright future. Ask if he’s ready to face what lies ahead and you’ll see nothing but confidence in that smile, and that helps place Miguel Henares – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.8
Activities
- Varsity Quiz, 2009-12; Co-Captain 2011-12
- Sound of Liberty Marching Band, 2008-12; Drum Major, 2011-12
- Concert Band, 2008-12; Principal French Horn, 2008-12
- Jazz Band, 2009-10 & 2012
- Nevada All-State Musician, 2009-12
- Nevada Boys’ State Delegate, 2011
- National Honor Society, 2010-12; President, 2011-12
- Key Club, 2008-12; Bulletin Editor, 2009-10
- Nevada Junior Classical League, 2010-12; Vice President, 2011-12
- AP Club, 2009-12
- Men’s Barbershop Quartet (Baritone), 2010-12
Awards/Community Service
- Valedictorian Candidate, 2012
- Straight A Honor Roll, 2008-12
- Academic Scholar Award, 2008-12
- Nevada Solo & Ensemble, Superior Rating for French Horn & Trumpet, 2012
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Recipient, 2012
- Bill Endow Scholarship Recipient, 2012
- Band Member of the Year, 2012
- Relay for Life Committee Member, 2010-12; Registration Co-Chair, 2010-11
- United Blood Services Blood Drive Volunteer, 2010-12
- Schorr Elementary School Volunteer, 2010-12
Miguel is Successful Because: “I am extremely self-motivated. My parents are proud of all my accomplishments and are very supportive, but I’m the one that actually pushes me to be the best that I can be. I guess that I have a competitive edge because I’m always striving to be on top. I think my desire for greatness and ‘go-getter’ attitude have propelled me to success.”
Miguel is Stronger and Wiser Because: “I was depressed for a while after my parents were divorced. After sixteen years of seeing them together, it was difficult to grasp the situation. However, I knew that I couldn’t let it get to me. I persevered and eventually adapted. Now I know that it’s never the end of the world no matter what kinds of terrible things cross my path. Everything gets easier with time.”
Cause for Concern: “I have been very involved in community service throughout high school, so heading any charity would be incredible. However, I have a bond with the American Cancer Society because I have done some work with them in the past for Relay for Life. The Public Education Foundation is another organization that I admire because of their dedication to the youth of Clark County.”
