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A Step Above: Alexandra Griego
Faith Lutheran High School
Class of 2011
Not content to let life’s experiences pass her by, Faith Lutheran High School graduate Alexandra Griego is at the forefront of her school’s extra-curricular community. From swim, dance and cheer to theatre and journalism, this stellar student is making the rounds and excelling at it all. Why? Because she knows that it takes a lot more than grades to climb to the top. With this wisdom in mind, she’s always going that extra mile, working with perseverance and diligence no matter the setting. She’s diversifying her life’s portfolio, and it’s looking better each day. For all these reasons and more, Alexandra Griego is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.72
Sports/Activities/Community Service:
- Varsity Dance, 2008-Present; Co-Captain, 2010-Present
- Division 4A State Competitors–1st Place in Hip-Hop and 2nd Place in Jazz, 2010
- Swim Team, 2007-08
- Junior Varsity Cheer, 2007-08
- FLHS Production of Hairspray–Cast Member & Dancer, 2011
- FLHS Production of Beauty and the Beast–Cast Member & Dancer, 2010
- FLHS Production of Seussical the Musical–Cast Member & Dancer, 2009
- FLHS Crusader Chronicle Newspaper–News & Sports Editor, 2010-11
- Key Club, 2008-11
- Summerlin Library Volunteer, 2008-Present
- All Saints Episcopal Church Volunteer
Scholarships/Awards:
- National Hispanic Recognition Scholar, 2011
- National Scholars Presidential Scholarship–Auburn University
- Presidential Academic Scholarship–George Washington University
- New American University Scholar Award–Arizona State University
- National Merit Hispanic Scholar Award–University of Arizona
- National Scholars Scholarship–University of New Mexico
- TCU Scholarship–Texas Christian University
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of earning a full ride college scholarship. I worked very hard to earn my SAT scores and it ended up being worth every minute of extra study and effort! I am also very proud of having helped my high school dance team win a state championship the very first year Faith Lutheran moved up to Division 4A.”
Alexandra is Successful Because: “I am successful because my parents have always encouraged me and taught me the value of perseverance. No matter what my goal was, my parents always supported me and did all they could to help me. They didn’t put up with any negative attitudes and insisted that I put myself out there and keep trying even if I didn’t succeed at first.”
Alexandra is Stronger and Wiser Because: “Perhaps the biggest adversity in my life was my parents’ divorce, which has caused me to divide my time between two households, but my parents have always made sure they acted together to bring me up in a loving and supportive way. From their example, however, I’ve learned that dealing with difficult situations with grace and humor really helps.”
Part of the Solution: “A key issue facing young adults right now is the economy. Although I can’t personally solve any economic problems, I can make young adults aware of important national issues by writing for my college newspaper, learning more about national issues, speaking openly about my opinions, and then taking personal action based on what I think is the right thing to do.”
