These Nevada State High School seniors were accepted into the school of their dreams and we want to celebrate their success. We will continue to update this page as we receive new submissions!
Student’s Name: Lauren McGuire
Dream School Accepted Into: University of Colorado, Denver
Reason why this is your dream school: “I really wanted to go to school in Denver, and they have the #1 Best Public Affairs Program, Colorado.”
Student’s Name: Zoe Gordon
Dream School Accepted Into: Pepperdine University
Reason why this is your dream school: “I was admitted to Pepperdine University and I am so excited to be a Theatre and Screen Arts Major. This is my dream school because they have stellar academics, amazing ocean views, friendly peers, and a wonderful Theatre program.”
Student’s Name: Mackenzie Hvinden
Dream School Accepted Into: Southern Utah University
Reason why this is your dream school: “I chose SUU because of my major, management, and because there are so many outdoor activities so close to school. I love snowboarding and skiing in the winter and exploring the nearby national parks during the warmer times of the year.”
Student’s Name: Zadeiah Juarez
Dream School Accepted Into: Concordia University Wisconsin
Reason why this is your dream school: “It’s a great school and has amazing academics. The people are so nice, and the lacrosse team is amazing. The school is super pretty and just overall an 11/10. I’ve already signed and committed to playing for the lacrosse team and I’m super hyped about it. Also, the biology program (my major) is awesome.”
Students’ Names: Araya Fernandez and Arien Fafard
Dream Schools Accepted Into: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Colorado Mesa University
Reason why this is your dream school: “My cousin, Arien Fafard (also a student at NSHS) and I, best friends since birth; Both are going to our dream schools but sadly 500 miles away from each other. She accepted a full ride scholarship to UNLV playing Division 1 volleyball and I’m going to Colorado Mesa University to study Criminal Justice on the body farm.”
Student’s Name: Ashley Craigmyle
Dream School Accepted Into: Linfield College
Reason why this is your dream school: “I chose Linfield because the amazing community feel, the gorgeous campus and that its nursing school is the oldest nursing school in Oregon.”