Wednesday, November 11, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 15 Shelby Larson Sisters High School October 2020 Student of the Month Leadership is more critical now than ever — and Shelby Larson has stepped up to lead her fellow stu- dents as student body president. In that role, she helped organize student-ma- terials pick up for distance learning and the high school’s Hoco-ween (Homecoming/Halloween) celebrations. Larson feels called to help when and where she can, “trying to make the most of what has been a less-than-ideal senior year for me and the rest of the student body. There are definitely a lot of students hurting right now.” Shelby believes it is critical to help maintain safe social connections among her peers and that has been a focus through the year so far. She also con- tinues to participate as she can in track, where she is a standout athlete. She is grateful for the oppor- tunities afforded her and other students at Sisters High School. She notes that the AV Club is “truly gift in my life,” providing her with new skills and new friends. “I know that if I had gone to a different school, I never would have had that,” she said. Shelby has applied for early decision at George Fox University, where she plans to study psychology with an eye toward becoming a school counselor. She also plans to compete in pole vault, her main track event. “Shelby is one of those people that just bright- ens your day to be around her. She has the gift of staying positive, being happy, and wanting to help. Additionally, she has a servant heart. Shelby loves to be involved and create activities to enhance our environment. This year she’s taken an active part in the painting of senior parking spots, freshman orientation, materials dropoff and pickup, and the halloween parade, pretty much anything we’re do- ing right now, Shelby is helping. She’s a star who cares about our school, the people in it and she’s willing to sacrifi ce her time to make it better. Thank you so much, Shelby.” — Joe Hosang “Shelby Larson lights up the world around her with her contagious smile, kind words, and heartfelt encouragement. Shelby makes the world a better place with her actions of service, kindness, and ded- ication. It has been such a pleasure to know Shelby through her time at Sisters High School, and I wish her the best as she continues her adventure of life. Congratulations Shelby! I am so grateful for you!” — Givot Rima “Shelby is such a terrifi c student that truly makes SHS a better place. She is always kind and works so hard. She is organized and so willing to help anyone at any time. This COVID time is so dif- fi cult, but she still fi nds ways to help others.” — Rand Runco “I haven’t had Shelby in class, but have certainly benefi ted from her presence at SHS. Throughout her high school career, she has been visible and active within our school. It is clear that she loves people and that she loves to selfl essly serve. On any giv- en day, she can be seen helping others and simply making an extra effort to brighten someone’s day. She has a contagious smile and a true zest for life. Shelby makes people better, just by naturally being who she is. What a gem!” — Samra Spear and determination. I love how she cares about get- ting everyone involved, about hearing from all per- spectives, and making her learning really matter. She is hardworking and bighearted. I am grateful for the difference she has made at Sisters High School.” — Jami Lyn Weber “Shelby is exactly the kind of rock-solid student leader that we need, this year especially. She has constant energy, fantastic ideas, and can rally her fellow students behind her.” — Tyler Cranor “Shelby is a gift to Sisters High School. 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