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A Step Above: Yonatan Barlev

Palo Verde High School

Class of 2010

With graduation out of the way and scholarships in hand, the journey is just beginning for Palo Verde High School Valedictorian Yonatan Barlev. He’s carefully crafted a map to success, envisioning a brighter future by utilizing equality, compassion and justice as driving factors. Along his path toward self fulfillment, he seeks knowledge and awareness–academically, socially and politically–in order to not only benefit himself, but to help others overcome their own challenging circumstances. Armed with these qualities and fiery determination, Yonatan Barlev is – A Step Above. 

 

 

G.P.A.: 4.8  Valedictorian

Sports/Clubs/Community Service:

  • Future Business Leaders of America–Treasurer, 2008/09; President, 2009/10
  • Varsity Quiz, 2007-10; Captain, 2009/10
  • Science Bowl, 2010; Captain
  • National Honor Society, 2007-10
  • Crafts for Kids, 2009
  • Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum, 2010
  • Counselor for Camp K’Ton Ton at Temple Beth Sholom, 2005-08
  • Lupus Walk, 2010
  • Holiday Caroling at Retirement Home, 2009
  • Obama Presidential Campaign Volunteer, 2008
  • PVHS English Department Chair Volunteer, 2009/10
  • National Honor Society Volunteer Tutor, 2007-10
  • March of Dimes Volunteer, 2008-09
  • Palo Verde Campus Clean-Up Volunteer, 2009

       

Scholarships/Awards:

  • High Honors Graduate, 2010
  • FBLA State Champion–Business Math, 2008/09
  • FBLA State Champion–Sports Management & Economics, 2010
  • FBLA State 3rd Place–Public Speaking I, 2008
  • Regional Science Bowl–1st Place, 2010
  • Regional Science Bowl–3rd Place, 2009
  • Varsity Quiz Regional Champions, 2009
  • National Merit Commended Student, 2009
  • College Board AP Scholar with Distinction, 2009
  • Presidential Scholars Program Candidate, 2010
  • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship, 2010
  • UNLV Future Scholar, 2006-08
  • John M. Olin Scholarship–Washington University in St. Louis, 2010
  • USC Dean’s Scholarship, 2010
  • Senior Superlatives: Most Studious, 2010
  • Homecoming Court, 2009
  • Nevada Boys State Selectee, 2009

     

Goals & Aspirations: “I hope to take advantage of all the intellectually engaging opportunities that WashU has to offer and contribute to the school’s wonderfully diverse learning environment.”  

Yonatan is Successful Because: “I take pride in the work I put my name on.  The work I do is like a company’s product; it must pass a quality test before it can be distributed.  My friends have also proven to be major factors in my success.” 

 

Yonatan Looks Up To: “My hero is and always will be Kobe Bryant.  Although his image has been tarnished by criminal accusations, he has always been a beacon of strength and determination.  The passion he displays for the game is incredible.  It is the sort of passion I wish to display for the work that I do in the future, for it will surely lead to success.” 

 

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