Portrait of a Graduate

Sierra Canyon’s program builds genuine confidence, vibrant intelligence, and compassionate character.

Let us introduce you to some of our graduates, some of whom we call Lifers, students who have traveled the complete Sierra Canyon arc, Pre-K or K through grade 12. They’re living proof that learning forward works.

DANIEL,

UC Santa Barbara

Basketball/Hoops with Heart (non-profit)/Drumline/ Photography/Rainbow Pack/Student Ambassador

Favorite SC memory: The Peak Week trip I took to Iceland. I loved seeing all the unique landscapes and experiencing the culture of the country.

Advice for new students: At Sierra Canyon, it’s “cool” to be smart, so enjoy learning and absorb everything you learn. Also, read a lot of books!

FAITH, USC

Track and Field/Speech and Debate/Linguistics

Team/Astrophysics Club/Gay Straight Alliance/ French and Spanish Honor Society/Founder of ASL Club

Favorite SC memory: Before the One Night

Only show, I was on the stage and began playing Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano. The other students behind the stage must have heard me because, one by one they ran over and picked up their instruments until the whole band was playing with me. It was truly an incredible moment.

Teacher I’ll never forget: One of my favorite teachers is Dr. E. Although I only had her as an official teacher for one year, I would often go back to her class to ask her questions about astrophysics. She was always there to make me laugh and answer my questions.

JUBILEE, Barnard College

Lifer

Mock Trial/FREE Club/Speech and Debate/ The Rambler

Teacher I’ll never forget: Mrs. Reardon-Childs, my 6th grade English teacher, was an incredible role model. I still look up to her, and she really prepared me for the academic rigor of the Upper Campus.

Advice for new students: Treasure every moment at this amazing school. It will help you grow, mature, and make lifelong friends!

ZOIE, Yale University

Lifer

Black Student Union/National Honors Society/ Spanish Honors Society/Volleyball

Favorite SC memory: Being the first 4th grader to win the school Spelling Bee and winning it again in 5th grade!

Advice for new students: Grades don’t define you, and you are your own biggest competition. Also, reach outside of your comfort zone and take advantage of the many resources and clubs Sierra Canyon has to offer, so you not only help the Sierra Canyon community but the outside community as well.

FRANKIE, Stanford University

Politics Club/Voices for Change/French Club/Tennis

Life lesson learned at Sierra Canyon: I learned where I fit in among a group of very high-achieving and intelligent people. Instead of competing with others, it is important to uplift and admire the people that are doing great things around you while still recognizing your own talents and potential for success.

Advice for new students: Take advantage of the opportunities and resources you are given at SC to be a changemaker on campus.

JAKE, Oberlin College

Lifer

Lacrosse/Politics Club

Favorite SC memory: The Great Fair! I loved the Fair and would stay for the whole day, eating candy and running around riding rollercoasters with my friends.

Life lesson learned at Sierra Canyon: I learned that building strong relationships with students, faculty, and everyone in general is the best thing you can do for your future. Life is about building relationships and keeping them.