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A Step Above: Trent Philip Gneiting
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2012
Palo Verde High School Student Body President Trent Gneiting is, like most high-achieving young adults, a student of life, learning each day to keep pushing forward through both thick and thin. What sets him apart is that he is also a teacher, of sorts, with a heart-felt intention to prove that life is not merely a series of action and reward; that true success comes from treating others fairly and giving selflessly for nothing more than the joy that it brings. Charging ahead of the game academically, athletically and in a role of leadership, Trent Gneiting can always be found in a place where hard work meets kindness and enthusiasm, and for that, he is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.350
Sports/Activities:
- Freshman Basketball, 2008/09; JV, 2009/10; Varsity, 2010-12
- Freshman Football, 2008-09; JV, 2009-10
- JV Men’s Volleyball, 2008/09; Varsity, 2009-12
- Freshman Class President, 2008/09
- Sophomore Class Representative, 2009/10
- Student Body Second Vice President, 2010/11
- Student Body President, 2011/12
- Pep Club, 2010-12
- ICC Founder and President, 2010-12
Awards/Community Service:
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award, 2011
- Nevada Boys State Delegate, 2011
- Boys Nation Nominee/Alternate, 2011
- American Legion Gold Medal of Leadership, 2011
- Scholar Athlete, 2010-12
- Sunset Region 2nd Team–Volleyball, 2011
- Eagle Scout
- Organized and Assembled 250 Health Kits for Salvation Army, 2010
- Lupus Foundation Volunteer, 2010/11
Goals & Aspirations: “I plan to attend Brigham Young University in Provo Utah then serve a two year mission for the LDS church. I will then major in business and minor in political science.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of being Student Body President for one of the most successful high schools in the state. Go Palo!”
Trent is Stronger and Wiser Because: “I lost my election for class president sophomore year. When this happened, I was inspired to work that much harder to accomplish my goal of becoming student body president.”
Part of the Solution: “Many young people expect much, but only want to give a little. There is much to be said about giving service without a reward. We can find true joy in life by serving our fellow man.”