Emalee Nazarino – Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen 2018
Education:  North Kitsap High School; Poulsbo Middle School; Poulsbo Elementary School; Wonders of Learning Pre-School
Platform Issue: You define your disability; your disability does not define you
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Major in Pastoral Studies with a minor in Communications
Scholastic Honors: Honor Roll all quarters 2013-2017; Geometry Student of the Year 2017; Scholar Athlete for Cheerleading 2016 and Tennis 2017; Academic Excellence Award in Science 2016; 4.0 GPA Award in 2016; 3rd at Regionals and 5th in State at National History Day 2015; Academic Excellence Awards in Social Studies, English and Science 2015; Academic Excellence Award in English 2014; 6th grade Student of the Month 2014.
Leadership Roles: Student Leader for Newlife NK Youth Group 2015 to Present; Newlife Kids Church Small Group Leader 2014 to Present; Kids Speaker for Kids Church 2015 to Present; Kids Dance Team Director 2017; Kids Dance Team 2015 to Present; Campus Life Leader 2015 to Present; NKHS Varsity Cheerleader 2016-2018; National Honor Society 2016-Present; PMS Cheerleader 2014 – 2016; National Jr. Honor Society 2013 – 2016.
Accomplishments: Held a 3.9 GPA while taking three advanced courses freshman year; Achieved my first 4.0 2nd semester of 8th grade; youngest leaders/speakers of Newlife NK Kids Church; Dance Team Director for Kids Camp 2017 with Newlife NK Church; Helped start Campus Life Club in Poulsbo in 2015 and it has grown to over 40 people; State Qualified – National History Day two consecutive years and numerous academic awards.
Interesting Facts: Until I was 9, I wanted to be a butterfly when I grew up; I was a little sister/princess with three different mentors; My 8th grade English teacher assigned the class to read, Carnivore’s Dilemma, and now I am a vegetarian; I play a “mean†game of Trash Can; My grandma is my best friend; Emalee is not my first name; My favorite quote is “Don’t tell me I can’t because I will show you I can.â€Â