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A Step Above: Evan Louis Salcido
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2010
Palo Verde High School senior Evan Salcido is nothing if not disciplined. Having learned the lessons of responsibility early on, through scouting and emulating those he admires most, his determination to get maximum results from maximum effort ensures that all he strives for is easily within his reach. With all the integral aspects and qualities in place–academia, creativity, prowess–Evan’s well-intentioned plan for the future is in full effect. For choosing a path of hard work, honor and respect over mediocrity, Evan Salcido is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.6
Sports/Clubs/Activities:
- Football & Wrestling, 2006-08
- Air Force Junior ROTC, 2006-Present
- National Honor Society, 2007-Present
- Mentoring Club, 2010
- National Hispanic Youth Initiative Medical Seminar, 2009
- Gifted and Talented Education/Highly Gifted Program, 2002-Present
- Boy Scouts/Eagle Scout, 2005-Present
- Order of the Arrow Inductee–Boy Scouts, 2007-Present
- Junior Assistant Scoutmaster–Boy Scouts, 2007-Present
- Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference & World Congress, 2008
- United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar, 2009
- Nevada Boys State Selectee, 2009
- AFJROTC Honors Camp–Joint Operation: Navy Sail Academy, 2009
Awards/Community Service:
- National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist, 2009
- National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, 2009
- AP Scholar, 2009
- Three Congressional Nominations for U.S. Service Academies, 2009
- Offer of Appointment to United States Naval Academy, 2010
- 2-Time PVHS Student of the Month, 2007
- 3-Time Cadet of the Month–PVHS AFJROTC, 2006/07/08
- Cadet of the Quarter–PVHS AFJROTC, 2008
- Outstanding Citizenship Award–PVHS AFJROTC, 2007-09
- Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Medal, 2007
- American Legion Scholastic Award, 2008
- Air Force Association Award, 2009
- Aerospace Science Instructor Leadership Award, 2009
- Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen Volunteer & Thrift Store Clerk
- Summerlin Library Aide
- Walk for Life Annual Walk
Goals & Aspirations: “I aim to graduate high school with an honors diploma, graduate college in four years with a double major in Chemistry and English Literature, and obtain a Ph.D. to become a professor of chemistry while writing fiction on the side.”
Evan is Successful Because: “I keep my eyes on the big picture, and when I suffer a minor setback, I simply take the hand I’ve been dealt and move on with life. I’m also very tenacious; when I see something that I really want, I don’t give up until it’s mine.”
Evan Looks Up To: “I look up to my parents. They grew up with next to nothing in a small New Mexico mining town with very few prospects in life. Through hard work, boundless self-discipline, and each other’s support, they overcame adversity to become successful. Their story has taught me the value of an education and the importance of relentlessly following my dreams; I am very proud to be my parents’ son.”
