Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Skylar Wilkins will be one of eight
valedictorians for the Sisters High
School Class of 2021, signaling her
commitment to academic excel-
lence. Her academic interests cover
the board, but she is particularly in-
terested in science and math.
She served as a math intern for al-
gebra 2 this year, teaching younger
students.
She plans to attend Dartmouth
College. Her major is undetermined
as of yet, but she plans a pre-med
track. She said that a field trip to
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
cemented her interest in the medical
field.
Wilkins has participated in cross-
country, ski team, and lacrosse,
and she is particularly passionate
about her role as a peer leader in
the school’s Sources of Strength
program, dedicated to promoting a
healthy culture at SHS.
She attended Black Butte School
for several years, before entering
Sisters schools in the seventh grade.
Like many of her peers, she finds a
strong sense of community in Sisters
schools. “There’s just a lot of civility
and respect that’s not always seen
other places,” she said. “There’s a
level of honesty and transparency
here that’s missing in other places,
in my mind.”
“Thinking of how I would describe Sky-
lar the fi rst thoughts that come to my
mind are tenacious, a go getter, commu-
nity centered and extremely dedicated.
Congratulations, Skylar, I have observed
you over the years and you’ve grown into
such a leader, a true Outlaw.”
— Joe Hosang
“Skylar Wilkins is the kind of person
who cannot stand still — she gets more
tired by standing still than by going. I love
having her in AP English Literature be-
cause she is determined, insightful, brave,
and eloquent. She just never stops think-
ing or doing. Sometimes she tires me out,
but I love it. She is able to look beyond the
surface and develop arguments about
what the author of a text is doing — how
the text “works.” And then she connects
dots and makes world and personal con-
nections, challenging others in the pro-
cess. I look forward to seeing what Skylar
will do in the future. She will move moun-
tains. Skylar, thank you for showing your
genuine heart, for showing your intense
grit, and for showing your continual desire
to make the world a better place.”
— Samra Spear
“Skylar Wilkins lives with clear integrity
and so much passion to learn. She stands
up for what she believes and demon-
strates commitment, perseverance, and
the desire to understand. I am so grateful
to have known Skylar and am excited for
the next step in her journey of life!”
— Rima Givot
“Skylar is the ultimate Outlaw. Her un-
failing positivity and heart for others has
had an overwhelming positive impact on
everyone, not only at SHS, but in the en-
tire Sisters community. Skylar always goes
out of her way to reach out and make sure
people feel included and seen. It has been
a true privilege to get to walk beside her
during her time at SHS and witness, not
only her brilliance in the classroom, but
her incredible leadership and character.
It is going to be hard to imagine school
next year without her here. Thank you for
all the many ways you have made this
a better place. I can’t wait to see what
amazing things you go on to do next.
Congratulations!”
— Gail Greaney
“Skylar has a wonderful mind and a
passionate spirit that brings a unique
spark to wherever she is. She also has
this love of learning and challenges that
I really appreciate, but what I most ad-
mire about her is her care for people and
her willingness to help wherever needed.
From helping math students, to the count-
less ways she steps up to answer the
question I hear her asking so often, “How
can I help?” she brings all her talents and
energy and sees it through. I know she
will continue to be a force for good in the
world wherever she goes.”
— Jami Lyn Weber
“Skylar is a student who consistently
Wishing you a healthy
dose of success!
holds herself to exceedingly high stan-
dards, then meets them. Skylar always
gives 100%, whether in terms of develop-
ing a complete understanding of a com-
plex assignment, of being helpful and
friendly to teachers and fellow students,
of taking a leadership role in shaping
school culture, or of pushing herself with
athletic endeavors. Skylar is an all-round
model of citizenship, at SHS as she will
be in college and beyond. Those of us
who know Skylar will one day be proud
to say we knew her when she was the
SHS Student of the Month. Congratu-
lations on this well-deserved honor,
Skylar!”
— Rob Corrigan
She’s genuinely interested in seeing other
“Skylar is one of the most motivated, people learn and succeed. It has been an
talented, and caring students I have had absolute pleasure to be one of her teach-
the pleasure of working with. She has a ers over the last few years and I can’t wait
rare combination of personal drive, intel- to see what she does in the next chapters
ligence, and desire to help others that is of her life. She is truly one in a million.”
— Daniel O’Neill
inspiring to students and staff alike. Con-
gratulations, Skylar, this recognition is
“Skylar is an amazing member of the
well deserved. I will miss your wisdom and Outlaw family. If someone needs an essay
sense of humor!”
reviewed, she’ll spend hours offering com-
— Sheryl Yeager
ments. If someone needs a fresh loaf of
‘Skylar is a great person to be around! bread, she’ll pull one out of her backpack.
I’m thankful she’s part of the SHS commu- If someone needs help in math, she’ll
nity. I’ve never had the pleasure of teach- spend hours in front of the whiteboard.
ing her, but I have gotten to interact with And if someone needs a good laugh, she’ll
her for several other things and she’s so always offer a joke. In short, she’s intelli-
interesting, fun, and friendly. I’m excited gent, driven, and compassionate, and she
for her future and hope all the best comes defi nitely deserves this award. Congratu-
lations, Skylar!”
her way!”
— Matt Bradley
— Kristy Rawls
“Skylar is who you want
on your team — she foresees
problems, refi nes areas of
personal fragility, and al-
ways fosters fairness and
cooperation. Of course I am
proud of Skylar’s wide range
— Maya Angelou
of accomplishments, but I
admire her most for who she
is, how she encourages oth-
ers, and how she advocates
for those around her.”
— Lindy Gilbert
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