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A Step Above: Hermila Hailemariam Yifter
Silverado High School
Class of 2011
It’s always a special treat to meet someone with worldly concerns who also possesses the capacity to make some real changes. With ambitions so large they span the globe, Silverado High School senior Hermila Yifter is one of those remarkable people. No stranger to hard work in the wake of adversity, Hermila is rising to the challenge of changing our world for the better through education, community involvement and genuine concern for others. For aspirations that see well beyond her own future, along with practical plans to bring her goals into harmonious fruition, Hermila Yifter is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.8
Sports/Community Service/Clubs:
- Women’s Cross Country, 2009/10
- Guidance Program Mentor, 2010-11
- Mu Alpha Theta Tutor, 2007-09
- National Honor Society, 2010-11
- Spanish Club, 2010-11
- Summer Business Institute, 2010
- Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen Volunteer, 2011
- Lied Animal Shelter Volunteer, 2011
- Special Buddies and Pancreatic Run, 2010
- Whitney Ranch Elementary School Clothing Drive, 2010
Scholarships/Awards:
- Summer Business Institute Scholarship, 2010
- Collegeboard AP Scholar w/ Distinction, 2010
- UNLV African American Scholar, 2010/11
- Silverado Academic Letter Recipient, 2008-10
- Silverado Student of the Month, 2007/08
- Green Valley Rotary Student of the Month, 2011
- Channel Eight Nevada Pride, 2011
- Cross Country Varsity Letter, 2009-10
- Coach’s Award–Cross Country, 2010
- Scholar Athlete Award, 2009/10
- All State Academic Team, 2009/10
- Civic Engagement Participant Award
- Senatorial Certificate of Achievement for SBI, 2010
Goals & Aspirations: “I want to graduate high school as valedictorian and with honors. I then want to go to a university and study International Relations/Political Science with a minor in Economics and a foreign language, preferably Arabic or Spanish. I want to work in the Foreign Service or United Nations as a diplomat. I also want to be a business owner.”
Hermila is Successful Because: “I am successful because I work hard and possess determination. I set goals and envision myself achieving them. One of the main reasons why I achieve my goals is because I have a passion and zeal for what I aim for. I enjoy what I do, and everything I do has a higher purpose.”
Hermila Looks Up To: “I look up to my parents, because they achieved so much and came from virtually nothing–no education and no money. They went from living in section eight housing and receiving welfare to owning their own home. They taught me that no adversity or challenge is too great and with hard work anyone can achieve anything.”
Cause for Concern: “I am very interested in helping women and children in third world countries that are deprived of an education due to cultural, societal, financial and familial issues. I want to start a charitable organization where people can donate classic world literature and help build a foundation for libraries all over poverty ridden neighborhoods in the world.”
