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A Step Above: Kylee Elexis Slee

Palo Verde High School

Class of 2010

In every way, Palo Verde High School valedictorian candidate Kylee Slee has found her voice. With all the cool sophistication and elegance of, say, a striking operatic performer, she devotes every aria and diaphragmatic exhale to the passion of her music. And yet, with every step Kylee takes toward stardom, she challenges herself to hit higher notes than ever before while still being an example and leader to her peers. For this, Kylee Slee is – A Step Above.

G.P.A.:  4.8

Sports/Music/Activities:

  • Junior Varsity Soccer, 2006-07
  • Swim Team, 2007-08
  • PVHS Concert Choir, 2006-10
  • PVHS Vocal Infinity Varsity Choir, 2008-10
  • PVHS Madrigals, 2006-08; Alto Section Leader, 2007-08
  • PVHS Production 100 Years of Broadway–Soloist and Chorus Member, 2008
  • PVHS Production A Tribute to Gershwin–Soloist and Chorus Member, 2009
  • PVHS Production A Night at the Opera–Guest Soloist with Orchestra, 2008
  • Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Honor Choir, 2007-09
  • CCSD High School Honor Choir–Soprano Section Leader, 2006-09
  • CCSD High School Jazz Honor Choir–Soprano Section Leader, 2006-09
  • Bear Valley Music Festival, L’Elisir d’Amore–Chorus Member, 2009
  • Tennis Channel Open (ESPN)–National Anthem Soloist, 2008
  • International House of Blues Foundation, Blues Schoolhouse–Guest Soloist, 2008

Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:

  • National Merit Scholarship Competition–Finalist, 2009-10
  • National Hispanic Recognition Program–Scholar, 2009
  • National Society of High School Scholars–Ambassador, 2008-10
  • Scholastic Art and Writing Competition–Silver Key, 2010
  • Clark County Y-Write High School Poetry Contest–Third Place, 2008
  • Nevada All-State Academic Team–Swimming, 2007-08
  • PVHS English Student of the Month, 2008
  • PVHS Spanish and Math Student of the Month, 2007
  • UNLV Future Scholar Award, 2006-08
  • UNLV Top Hispanic Scholar Award, 2008/09
  • LV Music Teachers Nat’l Assoc (MTNA) Jazz Festival–Superior with Excellence Rating, 2009
  • MTNA Senior Performance Voice Competition–Alternate Finalist, 2008
  • CCSD Solo & Ensemble Festival–Superior Rating, 2006-10
  • NATS High School Musical Theatre Division–2nd Place, 2007-10
  • NATS Classical Junior & Senior Division–1st Place, 2009-10
  • NATS Classical Freshman & Sophomore Division–2nd Place, 2007
  • Project TEAM Volunteer, 2009-10
  • Toys for Tots & Homeless Veterans of America Volunteer, 2008-09
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Volunteer Performance, 2006-09
  • Peer Tutoring, 2006-10

Goals & Aspirations: “After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in vocal performance, I plan on applying to a Master’s program to get a degree in both vocal performance and pedagogy. I would like to retire at a ripe old age with my name being known around the world as an amazing performer and teacher.”

Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of my candidacy for valedictorian, National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic Scholar, being named Soprano One Section Leader for two years at both the Regional and All-State Honor Choirs, and for my performance in a professional opera production.” 

Kylee is Stronger and Wiser Because: “The summer after my freshman year, I blew out my knee playing soccer. I decided to turn my attention to music.  With this newly-formed passion, my knowledge of the subject increased greatly, and I realized that I could not live without it. If I had never blown out my knee, I would have never found out what I was truly passionate about.”

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