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A Step Above: Megan Smallen
Coronado High School
Class of 2010
A “dreamer and writer” since she can remember, discovering her passion was never an issue for Coronado High School valedictorian Megan Smallen. Her journey has purely been a matter of turning dreams into reality. With every accomplishment, scholarship and thoughtful composition, she’s well on her way to doing just that. Along her zestful mission to live, learn and share, she harnesses her talents into stepping stones and focuses in on the adventures ahead. Pausing only to explore and enjoy the sights and the sounds, and never to question her own ability, Megan Smallen is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.8
Activities/Clubs:
- The Coronado Roar newspaper staff, 2006-10; Editor-in-Chief, 2008-10; Assistant Editor, 2007-08; Opinion Editor, 2007
- Principal Clarinet–CHS Band, 2010
- CHS Wind Symphony & Marching Band, 2006-10; Pep Band, 2006-09
- Clark County Honor Band, 2004-10
- Clark County Solo and Ensemble Festival, 2004-09
- Advanced Music Study (Chamber) Participant, 2006-08
- National Honor Society, 2008-10
- CHS PSAT/SAT Club, 2007-09; President, 2008-10
- National Society of High School Scholars, 2009
- Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum, 2009
- Principal’s Advisory Board, 2007-09
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship, 2010-14
- UCLA Scholarship Recognition Award, 2010-11
- University of Missouri-Columbia Mark Twain Scholarship, 2010-14
- Ball State University Presidential Scholarship, 2010-14
- High School Journalism Award–3rd Place for Best Editorial, 2009
- High School Journalism Award–Honorable Mention for Best Newspaper/Standard Format, 2009
- Outstanding Junior Marcher Award, 2009
- Clark County Solo and Ensemble Festival Superior Rating, 2006-09
- National Youth Leadership Conference Nominee, 2006-09
- Student of the Month–Biology, 2007; Social Studies & Foreign Language, 2008
- University of Nevada Las Vegas Future Scholar Award, 2007-08
- Nevada Prize Exam, 2008-09
- Southern Nevada Writing Project, 2009
- Harvard Book Prize Candidate, 2009
- Do the Write Thing to Prevent Violence Challenge Participant, 2006
- Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes Volunteer, 2008
- Silverman Triathlon Volunteer, 2008
- Henderson Firefighters’ Annual Toy Drive, 2008
- Be the Match Bone Marrow Drive Volunteer, 2010
Goals & Aspirations: “I hope to strengthen my passion for storytelling by studying film and television production and exploring my interests in music, foreign language, and community service. I plan to pursue a career that will allow me to observe and document life while learning about the art of film making.”
Megan Looks Up To: “My most positive role models, my mother and father honor personal strength, determination, and compassion and have always stressed the importance of seeing the beauty in others. I am also fortunate to have talented and humorous friends who inspire me to pursue my dreams.”
Part of the Solution: “Pressured by their peers, young adults are suffering the consequences of drug and alcohol addiction. In the future, I hope to contribute to programs that address alcoholism and drug abuse, stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and give teens confidence that everyone has the right to be successful.”
