2008 Sterling Scholar winners

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"There is so much I feel that I cannot express through words but am able to communicate through my emotions in dance. It is my decision to learn from every experience I have in life. I have learned and will continue learning through my dance experiences to better express myself as an individual and a dancer. Dance has made me a better person. Through dance I realized that I am a dedicated person. I have learned that it is better to self assess than to judge and compare. I have recognized the power of unity. Most importantly I have a passion for this art form because it helps me to express myself through movement. Dance teaches me who I am."

SCHOLARSHIP: Ranks 52 out of 675; overall GPA is 3.9; 25 composite ACT.

AWARDS AND PROJECTS: Monthly visits to elderly; preparing and delivering meals to cancer victims; delivered presents to Alzheimer's Hospital Unit; organized game night with mentally challenged; Tijuana humanitarian trip; helped clean and serve food at Food Care Coalition Center; cleaned neighborhood family house for renting; assisting patients at the Developmental Center to attend church meetings; member of Ririe-Woodbury's High School Company; Humanitarian trip to Mexico to build houses; choreographed for all fifth-graders in the Highland Elementary Dance Festival; Spirit of Jr. Miss Award.