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A Step Above: Dominique Stewart
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2012
Never give up, never give in. This is the philosophy that drives great movers and shakers; those that stop at nothing to obtain their goals. Palo Verde High School senior Dominique Stewart is one of them, and it is through no shortage of dedication and fortitude that everything seems to be going to plan for this young go-getter. Well-rounded and spirited, she sets out each day to make the most of her talents and abilities with a positive attitude and powerful work ethic that gets the job done. For all that and more, Dominique Stewart is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.25
Sports/Activities/Community Service:
- Cheer Squad, 2008-Present; Freshman Team Co-Captain, 2008/09
- Encore Dance Team, 2008-10; Team Captain, 2008-10
- Concert Choir, 2008-Present
- Palo Verde Fashion Show Core Model, 2009
- All Shook Up, 2009; Ain’t Misbehavin’, 2010; Little Shop of Horrors, 2011
- Trinity Church Band, 2010-Present
- Black History Club, 2008-10; Pep Club, 2009-Present
- Batteries Included, 2011
- Veterans Memorial & Mirabelli Leisure Center Volunteer, 2009-10
- Three Square Volunteer, 2011-Present
- Magical Forest & Breast Cancer Awareness Performer, 2007-10
Scholarships/Awards:
- UCA All-American Cheerleader & NDA All-American Dance, 2008-Present
- NDA All-American Dancer and Most Innovative Choreography, 2009
- Outstanding Concert Choir Soloist, 2010/11; 1st Place Soloist–PVHS Talent Show, 2010
- African American Scholar Award, 2011
- Anaheim Heritage Festival Choral Sweepstakes Award, 2011; Outstanding Choral Group, 2011; 1st Place Gold Concert Choir, 2010/11; Maestro Award, 2010/11
- UCA Camp Champion and Superior Performance Awards, 2009
Goals & Aspirations: “My everyday goal is to positively inspire and affect as many people as I possibly can. As for the future, I plan on completing college then going on to law school while still expanding my career in the music and entertainment field.”
Dominique is Stronger and Wiser Because: “In middle school, after working towards tryouts for both show choir and cheer squad, I didn’t make either group. I never gave up though, and turned out to be an award winning musician and a top athlete. The lesson learned was that no matter what, you should keep pushing towards what you want.”
Part of the Solution: “A lot of young adults today feel that they can’t individually make a difference in the world. But what they fail to realize is that if 500 people make that same small step, that is a huge difference made in our community. I could help by reaching out to those people by example and letting them know that they can help.”
