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A Step Above: Krysta & Nicole Levy
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2010
It’s girl power all the way for Palo Verde High School Valedictorians Krysta and Nicole Levy. Separately, their personalities and individuality shine; together, they’re a variable force times two, spurring each other to action with friendly rivalry, sisterly love and razor sharp competitive edge. They’re athletically charged and studious, willing to both lead the way and follow while offering support and assistance to one another and others. Each possessing a healthy mindset that enables them to see challenge as an opportunity for improvement, Krysta and Nicole Levy are – A Step Above.
Krysta
G.P.A.: 4.8 Valedictorian
Sports/Clubs:
- Junior Varsity Tennis, 2006/07
- Varsity Tennis, 2007-10; Co-Captain, 2010
- National Honor Society, 2007-10
- College Prep Club, 2008-10; Founder/President
- Broadcast Journalism, 2006-09
- Pep Club, 2009-10
- Photography Club, 2008-09
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- AP Scholar Award, 2009
- Scholar Athlete Award, 2007-10
- Nevada All-State Academic Team–Varsity Tennis, 2007-10
- High Honors Graduate
- Honors Diploma
- Palo Verde Athlete Award, 2006
- Panther Spirit Award, 2008
- Junior League of Las Vegas Student Helper, 1997-Present
- CCSD Avid Program Volunteer
- Nevada State Board of Education Volunteer
- Peer Tutoring, 2006-10
- Operation School Bell Volunteer, 2009
- Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Volunteer, 2009
Krysta’s Goals & Aspirations: “I plan on attending the University of Southern California as a Biological Sciences major. My goals are to go to medical school and graduate as an orthopedic surgeon. I aspire to open a practice focused on sports medicine.”
Krysta Looks Up To: “I look up to my parents. They have taught me to believe in myself and to strive for perfection. After all, both of my sisters and I graduated as valedictorians, so they must be doing something right.”
Krysta is Stronger and Wiser Because: “I tried out for the varsity tennis team as a freshman and, sadly, only made the junior varsity team. Rather than being upset and quitting, I decided to practice 10 times harder and made the varsity team as a sophomore. I learned the valuable lesson that if at first you don’t succeed, work even harder and try again.”
Nicole
G.P.A.: 4.8 Valedictorian
Sports/Clubs/Community Service:
- Varsity Tennis, 2006-10; Co-Captain, 2010
- National Honor Society, 2007-10
- College Prep Club Founder/Vice President, 2008-10
- Broadcast Journalism, 2006-09
- Photography Club, 2008-09
- Junior League of Las Vegas Volunteer, 2006-10
- Peer Tutoring, 2007-10
- CCSD Avid Volunteer, 2008
Scholarships/Awards:
- High Honors Graduate
- Honors Diploma
- National Merit Scholarship Competition Finalist, 2010
- University of Southern California National Merit Scholarship Winner
- University of Southern California Presidential Scholar
- AP Scholar, 2009
- Scholar Athlete, 2006-10
- Nevada All-State Academic Team–Varsity Tennis, 2006-10
- Panther Spirit Award, 2008
Nicole’s Goals & Aspirations: “My goal for now is to find a course of study about which I feel truly passionate and graduate from college with as much success as I achieved in high school. I aspire to be in a position, regardless of what I am doing, in which I am able to help others and make the world a better place.”
Nicole Looks Up To: “Ever since I was little, I have always looked up to my older sister, Jacquie. She has always been a good role model, morally and academically. My twin and I are both following in her footsteps by becoming valedictorians and choosing to go to USC.”
Nicole is Stronger and Wiser Because: “Being an identical twin has made me a stronger person. I have had a best friend by my side all throughout my life. We have gone through everything together and have always been able to count on each other.”
