Western Nevada College (WNC) Jump Start student and Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN) leader Alyssa Ayers has been named a recipient of the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Scholar Award, one of Nevada’s most prestigious academic honors. The recognition celebrates her outstanding academic achievement, leadership in student government, and lifelong commitment to serving her community.
Ayers, a senior at Oasis Academy in Fallon, is earning her Associate of Science degree from WNC while completing her high school studies. Her educational journey reflects not only academic excellence but also resilience and perseverance, as she has balanced rigorous coursework with extensive extracurricular involvement.
“I am incredibly grateful to those who nominated me and to the committee members who took the time to listen to my story and believe in my goals,” Ayers said. “I’m also deeply thankful for my WNC family and the support they’ve given me throughout my time at Western Nevada College. To receive a scholarship in the name of someone who dedicated so much to others is both humbling and deeply meaningful. I hope to carry forward that same spirit of service as I continue my education and future career.”
Ayers’ responsibilities extend beyond the classroom. As the eldest of five siblings, she has often served as a caregiver, organizer, and steady support for her family, experiences that have fostered independence, empathy, and determination—traits that guide her academic and professional ambitions.
At WNC, Ayers serves as a senator for the ASWN and as historian for her National Honor Society chapter. She has also led her class as president of the student council at Oasis Academy and served as captain of the lacrosse team. Her leadership and dedication have earned praise from faculty and staff.
Western Nevada College President J. Kyle Dalpe commended Ayers, stating, “Alyssa Ayers represents the very best of Western Nevada College. Her resilience, leadership, and commitment to serving others embody the spirit of the Regents’ Scholar Award. She has overcome challenges with grace and determination, and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and excited for the impact she will make in our communities.”
Ayers plans to pursue a career in healthcare, aspiring to become a physician assistant specializing in emergency medicine and rural patient care. Inspired by medical professionals and the needs she has witnessed in her community, she has completed Certified Nursing Assistant training, shadowed physician assistants, and taken courses in anatomy and chemistry to prepare for her future.
At 18, Ayers’ story is marked by ambition, compassion, and strength. Western Nevada College congratulates her on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to the positive impact she will have on her community and beyond.
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