b'2024 Scholarship RecipientsLainie ShropshireASSOCIATE-at-LARGEFinally, wespeech team, serv-would like toing as category congratulateleader, a member Lainie of Health Occupa-tions Students of ShropshireofAmerica, serving Jerome, Idaho asas president, and a the 2024 WPMAmember of therecipient for theJerome High School Associate-at-Largeadvanced choir. On scholarship. Lainietop of this, Lainie completed the Allied Health courses and is now is the only child ofCNA certified, participated in Distinguished Young Woman, and Shawn and Karencurrently does work-based learning at Wright Shropshire. ShePhysical Therapy. Lainie says she loves applied for thepublic speaking and being a leader. As HOSA WPMA Scholarship through Lytlepresident, she has led her team to regionals Signs Inc, where her mother works asand state competitions. Lainie qualified for a Freight Coordinator.the medical assistant program and behavioral Lainie graduated Summa Cum Laudehealth written portions herself.from Jerome High School ranked 15thIn her free time, Lainie helps her parents run in her class of 250 students, with atheir 10-acre farm. Although it takes up a 3.95 GPA. She pushed herself in herlot of her time, Lainie loves being with her course load, taking not just Honorsfamily. She also enjoys reading, watching her classes, but enrolling in dual creditfavorite series Gilmore Girls, and spending time with one of her classes with the College of Southernbest friends, her horse Merlin. Idaho, earning 42 credits to jump-startIn the fall, Lainie plans to continue her college courses at the her college career. In her junior year,College of Southern Idaho. She will be enrolling in their medical Lainie enrolled in a program throughassistant program, with the goal of becom-CSI and earned her CNA Certifica- ing a Physical Therapist Assistant. Lainie tion, showcasing her commitment tosays her love for healthcare stemmed from hands-on learning and her pursuit of a career in the healthcareher youth, and after completing her CNA field, wrote Jared Sorenson, Honor Society advisor. courses and working with elderly patients If you didnt think Lainie was busy with her school schedulethrough her internship with Wright Physi-already, her Dual Credit English teacher had this to say about hercal Therapy, her excitement to further her after school activities: Lainie is active in National Honor Societylearning only grew.and currently serves as secretary. As part of NHS, she volunteersHer teacher wrote, Lainie is a thoughtful to collect donations for CASA for kids and helps with a 5K fun runand caring person, which will make her an for Voices Against Violence. She is also part of the JHS advancedinvaluable medical provider. She will succeed and excel in college and in life. She will give back to her community and stay true to her values. She always works hard, but in the process, she never hesitates to help others. WPMA agrees with this glowing recommen-dation for Lainie and wishes her the best of luck as she continues her education this fall. With her deter-mination, she will easily attain her goals for her future. SWPMA News / Summer 202417'