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A Step Above: Mary Jean Freeman
Durango High School
Class of 2011
Life’s valuable lessons are not lost on Durango High School Student Body President Mary Jean Freeman, for whom each day presents an opportunity to learn. Taking her daily instruction to heart, she focuses her intention on building personal strength and individuality, and making sound decisions while being mindful of the future. With cheerfulness and positivity at the forefront of her character, it is her dedication to self improvement, as well as a desire to be a positive role model that makes Mary Jean Freeman a standout in any crowd, and naturally – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.5
Sports/Activities:
- Varsity Cheerleading, 2007-11; Team Captain, 2009/10
- Swimming, 2007/08
- Varsity Track & Field, 2009/10
- Advanced Orchestra, 2007-09
- Clark Country Solo and Ensemble Festival, 2007-09
- Sophomore Class Historian, 2008/09
- Student Body Historian, 2009/10
- Student Body President, 2010-Present
- National Honor Society, 2009-Present; Secretary, 2010-Present
- Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum, 2010
- Broadcast Journalism, 2007/08
- Junior Counselor–Mid Level Conference
- Invisible Children United, 2009/10
- Southern Zone Student Council Conference, 2008-10
- Nevada State Student Council Conference, 2008-10
- NASC National Conference, 2010
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- Student of the Month, 2009
- Most Inspirational & Most Motivated–Cheerleading, 2009
- Most Spirited–Cheerleading, 2010
- Community Graffiti Clean-up, 2009-10
- Three Square Foundation Canned Food Volunteer, 2008-10
- School Beautification, 2008-10
- Grant Sawyer Middle School Carnival Volunteer, 2008-10
- Frank Kim Elementary School Carnival Volunteer, 2008-10
- The Great Santa Run Marathon, 2007-10
- Grapplers Quest Volunteer, 2007-09
- Christ the King Feeding Families Volunteer, 2010
Goals & Aspirations: “My goal is to graduate with high honors in the top 10 of my class. I plan to study pre-med in college and hope to attend UCLA for medical school to become a pediatrician. I also plan to continue volunteer work and give back to the community. It would be my dream to help kids in other countries of the world.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of being involved in various activities throughout high school, especially student council. It taught me how to be a leader, not only in school but in life. I am proud to be the Student Body President and inspire my council to become leaders as well.”
Mary Jean is Successful Because: “I am successful because I always want to exceed people’s expectations by giving 110% in everything that I do. I’m constantly striving to push myself to become better not only in school but as a person as well. Most importantly, I’ve been surrounded by my family and friends with tremendous amounts of love and support.”
