Resilience brings success to Carson City's Pioneer High School student
Amanda Nichols was nominated by Pioneer High School staff as the PHS Rotary Student of the Month. Her ability to adapt, learn and grow nurtured by a foundation of resilience and hard work has transformed Amanda Nichols world to success today and tomorrow.
Amanda credits her work ethic and ability to learn and grow to past unpleasant experiences. She also credits her strong independence. A full time Western Nevada College student in the Jump Start program at Pioneer High School, Amanda’s hobbies include writing and reading, and she enjoys journaling and occasionally writes poetry.
“Pioneer has given me so many opportunities these past few years, and I was able to gain extra credits and attend the Jump Start program,” she explained. “Aside from academics, Pioneer has always rooted for me through my successes and guided me through my failures. They have stayed my biggest supporters.”
Amanda’s goals for after high school are to continue college at UNR, and graduate with her bachelor’s degree in social work. Ten years from now she hopes to have started her career in social work, and be settled in a comfortable job and lifestyle. Anyone at Pioneer that knows Amanda can attest that this senior will use her resilience and determination to make her dreams and goals come true.