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A Step Above: Ashley Taylor Gord
Faith Lutheran High School
Class of 2011
Life is too short to not make every moment count. Taking this truth to heart, Faith Lutheran High School Student Body President Ashley Gord is managing her time and utilizing her talents to be the most upstanding and accomplished individual she can be. As a leader, she focuses her goals on what’s best for the team. Academically, she works hard to reach the highest levels of achievement. Moreover, on a personal level, her audacity, practicality and confidence is what bolsters her simple approach to life; be fearless and focused, yet true to yourself and kind, and for that, Ashley Gord is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.96
Sports/Clubs:
- JV Softball, 2008-09
- Varsity Softball, 2010
- Freshman Volleyball, 2007
- JV Volleyball, 2008
- Freshman Class Treasurer, 2007/08
- Sophomore Class Secretary, 2008/09
- Student Body Historian, 2009/10
- Student Body President, 2010-Present
- National Junior Honor Society Member, 2006-08; Vice President, 2007/08
- National Honor Society Member, 2009-Present; Historian, 2010-Present
Awards/Community Service:
- Wendy”s High School Heisman Applicant, 2010
- Nevada All-State Academic Team with Recognition for Student Leadership, 2008
- Yearbook Academic Award, 2007
- National Youth Leadership Conference Nominee, 2009
- Softball Crusader Award, 2010
- Voted Volleyball Team Captain, 2007
- Academic Letter, 2008-09
- Varsity Softball Letter, 2010
- Las Vegas Relay for Life Volunteer, 2008-09
- Operation Christmas Child, 2004-10
- American Lung Association Teen Teacher, 2007-Present
Goals & Aspirations: “I strive to graduate in the spring with high honors, but before I leave Faith Lutheran I plan on making a few changes to help improve the school for the students. After high school I plan on obtaining a master’s degree, possibly in psychology, and one day getting married and starting a family of my own.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of my newly acquired position as the Student Body President at Faith Lutheran. Of all the people in the world there are only a select few who can say they have held this position, and I am honored to have been voted into this office.”
Ashley is Successful Because: “The qualities that make me most successful are my determination, perseverance and drive. When I put my mind to a task, I stick with it until the very end. I am not afraid of failure, which is why I am always willing to take risks.”
Ashley is Stronger and Wiser Because: “A valuable lesson that I have learned is to learn from my own mistakes as well as the mistakes that others make. This lesson has allowed me to move forward in life and pursue my dreams. I have also learned to cherish the time that I have and to show the people around me how much I really care. You never know how little or how much time you have with someone.”
