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A Step Above: Megan Alexander
The Meadows School
Class of 2012
Meadows School senior Megan Alexander has a vision of the future; a place where success is not measured by awards and notoriety, but by how great it makes one feel. As an outstanding runner and student, she’s acting out that vision, showing all her peers the joy that comes from hard work and dedication. As the leader of her school’s Create a Change Now chapter, she’s also demonstrating that she isn’t afraid to get a little dirt under her nails to make the world a better place. For her philanthropic efforts, fortitude and positivity, Megan Alexander is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.75
Sports/Clubs/Community Service:
- Varsity Cross Country, 2010-Present; Team Captain, 2011/12
- Varsity Track, 2009-Present
- Volleyball, 2008; Captain, 2009
- Technical Theater, 2007-11
- Recycling Club–Meadows Environmental Consortium, 2008-Present
- Mock Trial, 2010-Present
- Create a Change Now, 2010-Present; President, 2011/12
- Club Cure, 2010-Present; President, 2011/12
- Rock the Walk Volunteer, 2008-10
- Relay for Life, 2011
- Youth Advisory Council, 2011
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Volunteer, 2008-11
- Catholic Charities Volunteer, 2009
- Three Square, 2009
Awards:
- Cum Laude Society, 2011/12
- National Honor Society & National Spanish Honor Society, 2010-12
- National Merit Semifinalist, 2011
- National Spanish Exam–Nevada Chapter 2nd Place 4 OE, 2011
- Student of the Year, 2007/09/10
- MVP–Cross Country, 2011
- 1st Place in Regional Competition & State Competition Medal–Cross Country, 2010
- 2nd Place 800m–Cross Country Regional Competition
- Academic Awards: AP European History, 2011; Honors Algebra II/Trig, 2010; AP US History, 2010; Honors American Literature and Composition, 2010; Honors Intro to English Literature and Composition, 2009; Honors Spanish II, 2009; Honors Ancient History, 2009
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “My induction into the Cum Laude Society was an important moment for me. Knowing that many of my teachers had come together to choose me from among my entire grade was gratifying.”
Megan Looks Up To: “I recently read a book called Born to Run about a tribe of runners called the Tarahumaras. Their reason for running has nothing to do with competition; they push themselves solely for the pleasure. I have internalized this outlook, trying to always look past tangible payoffs and instead focus upon how much fun I have in the process.”
Part of the Solution: “Childhood obesity has become a matter of global concern. When one in three kids are considered obese within our own nation, I cannot help but feel impelled to act. It is this passion that has driven me to lead my school’s chapter of the club Create a Change Now.”
