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A Step Above: Jeremy Mann
Palo Verde High School
Class of 2011
There are those who simply talk the talk, and those who do the walking. A young man of intelligent speech and ethically driven deeds, Palo Verde High School senior Jeremy Mann manages to do both. Whether practicing to maintain his status as a tennis ace, raising funds for a worthy cause or winning battles behind the podium, he’s the kind of person who speaks his mind while letting his actions speak for themselves. For focusing his best individual qualities on his intention to better the world, both locally and globally, Jeremy Mann is – A step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.8
Sports/Clubs/Community Service:
- Varsity Tennis, 2007-11; Team Captain, Present
- Forensics, 2007-11; Vice President, 2009-10; President, 2010-Present
- National Honor Society, 2008-10
- JFSA Junior Board–President, 2009-10
- JFSA Walk-a-Thon–Co-Chairman, 2010-11
- Rain Dance-a-Thon–Co-Chairman, 2009
- Barack Obama Presidential Campaign Volunteer, 2009
- Shelley Berkley Congressional Campaign Volunteer, 2008-09
- Camp Alonim Counselor, 2010
Scholarships/Awards:
- National Merit Finalist, 2010
- AP Scholar with Distinction, 2010
- Nevada All-State Academic Team–Tennis, 2007-11
- Scholar Athlete, 2007-11
- Las Vegas” Athlete of the Week, 2010
- Jewish Family Services’ Junior Fundraisers of the Year Award, 2009
- Harvard Book Prize Winner, 2010
- Ranked 31st in the Country–Nationals Debate Tournament, 2010
- National Debate Qualifying Tournament Champion, 2010
- Nevada State Debate Team Champions, 2010
- Public Forum Semi-Finalist–Nevada State Debate Tournament, 2010
- Policy Semi-Finalist–Nevada State Debate Tournament, 2009
- 3rd Place–Nevada State Debate Tournament (Congress; 2008
- Forensics Debater of the Year, 2010
- Forensics Rookie of the Year, 2008
- Nevada State Runners-Up–Tennis (Individual Doubles; 2010/11
- Nevada State Champions–Tennis (Team; 2007-11
Goals & Aspirations: “I want to finish high school as a valedictorian and then go on to major in political science or international relations in college. I would like to work in politics and ultimately become a United States senator.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “As a co-chairman of the Rain Dance-a-Thon, I’m extremely proud of our event that raised over $10,000 and provided over 4200 meals to those in Las Vegas that were in need.”
Jeremy is Successful Because: “I always know what my short and long-term goals are and work to achieve them step-by-step.”
Jeremy is Stronger and Wiser Because: “During my sophomore year, I just missed out on making the starting line up for the tennis team. After months of working on my game, my partner and I earned the #2 doubles spot on the starting line up. Ultimately, not making the starting line up taught me how to have a great work ethic.”
