Skylar Landerum, 8th Grade
“My family, my Dad is a Chief Warrant Officer and is deployed right now in Syria. Although far from home, he always manages to put a smile on our faces. My mom, has always put everyone before herself and my sister is in the US Air Force Academy and means a lot to me; I look up to her.”
Skylar is in the 8 th Grade and was born in South Carolina. She is the daughter of a Mr. Jason and Mrs. Shayla Landerum, a Military family. She recently moved to El Paso from South Korea and has lived in many international countries, each providing a new cultural experience. She enjoys playing sports including soccer, basketball & volleyball. While in Korea, she learned the value of community service and would spend hours picking up trash around the base and working in community events. Locally, she walks her neighbor’s dogs and will be volunteering at the horse stables and the local animal shelters to help fuel her love for animals. She aspires to go to the U.S. Airforce Academy like her sister, to be an F22 Pilot and we are proud to name Skypar the co-recepient of The El Paso Star Youth Leadership Award. Keep up the great work Skylar and thank you Landerums and all our Military families for your service!
Nicholas Alexander, 7th Grade
“Every one of my teachers has inspired me to be more involved in the community and help the next generation.”
Nicholas is in the 7th grade and was born in Japan. He later moved to El Paso and enjoys the Arts. Nicholas is currently working on a drawing that will be displayed in the school’s Winter Dance Showcase. Nicholas was inducted into the National Junior honor Society for his academic achievements and was also recently invited to join the National Hispanic Institute for his exemplary leadership abilities. He finds inspiration by following in the footsteps of his older brother Matthew who is currently working on his Master’s Degree at UTEP. In the future Nicholas aspires to be a surgeon to help others and we are proud to make him the co-recipient of The El Paso Star Youth Leadership Award. Keep up the good work Nicholas!