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A Step Above: A Step Above 89135 – Sarah Sanders
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2012
The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan, and Palo Verde High School senior Sarah Sanders has more than just a strategy for life, she’s got the drive and dedication to make it happen. With a firm commitment to school, athletics and family, she’s determined to tackle whatever the future holds on her path to becoming a physician. Sarah’s diligent work with the community has given her a strong appreciation of the advantages she’s had and a desire to give back to those who haven’t been so fortunate. She’s going above and beyond, both in her own academic career and to help those in need, and that’s what places Sarah Sanders – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.78
Sports/Activities/Community Service
- Women’s Varsity Tennis, 2008-12; Captain, 2011-12
- Junior Class Historian, 2010-11
- Student Body Historian, 2011-12
- National Honor Society, 2009-12
- Broadcast Journalism, 2008-11
- Best Buddies Organization, 2009-12
- Helping Hands Club, 2011-12
- United Synagogue Youth Member, 2009-11
- Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) Volunteer, 2008-12
- JFSA Junior Board Vice-President, 2008-10; President, 2011-12
- Rain Dance-a-Thon Co-Chairman, 2009
- TPC Tennis Instructor Volunteer, 2010-11
Awards
- Scholar Athlete Award, 2008-12
- Nevada All-State Academic Team – Tennis, 2008-12
- Varsity Tennis Sunset Regional 2nd Place (Team & Individual Doubles; 2012
- Varsity Tennis Sunset Regional Finalist (Team; 2009-10
- Varsity Tennis Sunset Regional Quarter-Finalists (Individual Doubles; 2010
- State Championship 2nd Place – Women’s Varsity Tennis, 2012
- Las Vegas’ Athlete of the Week, 2011
- CCSD “Best in Show” – Broadcast Journalism 3rd Place, 2011
- CrEATive Challenge Contest, Broadcast Journalism 3rd Place, 2010
- Outstanding Achievement, People to People Women’s Leadership Program, 2009
- Junior Fundraiser of the Year, Jewish Family Services Agency, 2009
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “This year, I founded a new club, Helping Hands, which is dedicated to helping a different charity every month. Our first drive collected over 800 books to be donated to Whitney Elementary School. For a brand new club, this was an amazing turnout, and I hope to have just as much success with our future events.”
Sarah Looks Up To: “My parents are my role models. They have always been there to teach me right from wrong and have always supported me, especially during the stressful college application process. I hope to be just as good a parent when I’m older.”
Part of the Solution: “Many young adults are faced with the threat of bullying, both on the Internet and in school. To help educate others of the consequences and side effects that bullying can have, I think it would be beneficial to bring in a program that would highlight the importance of tolerance and anti-bullying.”
