College of Southern Nevada High School student Narée Asherian was named a Nevada System of Higher Education Regents’ Scholar today.
Asherian is scheduled to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Business degree from CSN this spring. While at CSN High School, Asherian has balanced more than nine college credits per semester, as well as juggling her high school workload.
She has maintained a 3.8 grade-point average and plans to transfer to UNLV and earn a bachelor’s degree in business within two years.
“I’m very grateful for all the opportunities that both CSN and CSNHS have provided for me,” Asherian said. “As the daughter of immigrants that worked hard to go to school and get their degrees, it means so much to me to be able to attend a program that provides me with the education and skillset I need to be successful, both inside and out of the classroom. I look forward to using the stipend toward my journey at UNLV, and I would like to thank the NSHE Regents’ Board for making it possible for me to continue my education, and for allowing me to represent the success of CSN and CSNHS.”
The award includes a $5,000 cash stipend, and is based on academics, leadership, service contributions and the recipient’s potential for continued success.
Outside of academics, Asherian is an ambassador for a Positively Arts, a nonprofit that uses arts to inspire, empower and heal. She helped created an anti-bullying program called Happy Notes Revolution, which encourages students to be positive on social media. She has also performed in theatrical shows while at CSN High School.
CSN High School is a dual enrollment program for juniors and seniors, a partnership between CSN and the Clark County School District. Students earn both high school and college credits at one of CSN’s three campuses at no cost to them or their families.
Each year, the Nevada Regents’ Scholar Award is awarded to an undergraduate student from each university and community college and the state college, as well as to one graduate student at each of the public universities in Nevada.