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A Step Above: A Step Above – Gabriella Nellis
Foothill High School
Class of 2013
As someone who likes to live in the moment, Foothill High School Student Body President Gabriella Nellis is laying the groundwork for a great future by making the most of today. Embracing her new leadership role with pride and enthusiasm, she’s out to bring a sense of camaraderie to her school, uniting everyone from freshmen to seniors as one big Falcon family. A passion for dance helps keep her spirits high, while giving back to the community allows her to change more lives than just those of her peers, elevating Gabriella Nellis to – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.825
Sports/Activities/Community Service
- JV Dance, 2009-10
- Varsity Dance, 2010-11
- Senior Company at The Dance Zone, 2011-12
- Eco-Vision, 2011-12
- Student Council, 2009-12
- Student Body President, 2012
- Volunteer at Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter, 2011
- Volunteer at PB&J-A-Thon, 2012
- Volunteer at Silverman Triathlon, 2009-12
- Volunteer at Ragnar Race, 2009-12
Goals & Aspirations: “Right now, I want to be the best Student Body President I can be and make Foothill a truly friendly place. For the future, I hope to attend college and major in communications or English, then apply to join the Peace Corps, or I want to dance for Disney and tour on their cruises.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “Winning Student Body President is one of my most proud accomplishments. I lost my junior class election last year, so it was great to finally have hard work pay off.”
Gabriella is Successful Because: “The inspiring people that I have around me, my friends who are supportive and all the adults who believe in me. Every time I feel like giving up, they are there for me.”
Gabriella Looks Up To: “Jami Artiga and Kaydee Francis. They are my dance teachers/studio owners. These two lovely women have changed my life. Not only have they taught me and helped me grow as a dancer, they’ve helped me grow as a young woman. I look up to them as leaders because when I am around them, I feel comfortable and I trust them in every way. They are the perfect example of what kind of leader I want to be.”
Gabriella is Stronger and Wiser Because: “Being the oldest child in my family is a hard obstacle. Trying to always maintain a good image and be a good role model. I always say that I’m the blueprint, not the model.”
