Pioneer High senior on focus as part of JumpStart career program, makes WNC Dean's List
David Kimball, a JumpStart senior from Pioneer High School attending Western Nevada College in Carson City, described the experience of taking his welding certification exam as the greatest obstacle for him to overcome.
“Once the test started I cleared my mind and started it head on. I focused extremely hard on each weld bead and made sure each one was better than the last.” While the exam results are still pending, David considers this achievement an important step closer to his goal of becoming a certified welder and beginning a welding career, either in the mining industry or the military.
David, who spends his spare time in the gym learning how to box, even recently earned honors by being placed on WNC’s fall semester Dean's list.
He credits his success to his teachers at Pioneer High School and WNC who have encouraged him to stay focused and develop his skills. He thanks his Chemistry teacher Mrs. Steinkraus and Math teacher Mr. Corbitt for making classes relevant to his interests in welding, and “helping me feel confident to follow directions and getting stuff done."
He also appreciated the mentorship of Randy Naylor, WNC instructor, who taught him what it takes to be a tradesman, and his boss Jim, who taught him about developing a strong work ethic and giving great customer service.
When asked what advice he would pass on to others trying to discover where they are headed, David encouraged others to seize the opportunity when the chance is given, and put out the effort to get what you want. He said that is exactly what he did when he was offered the opportunity to participate in the JumpStart program at Pioneer High School.
Congratulations David on your success, Pioneer is proud of your hard work.
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