Pioneer High School helps give a new direction for teen
Connor Trease is just a few months away from achieving a lifelong goal - to graduate from high school. In kindergarten Connor set his eyes on graduation day.
Yet when he finally entered high school there was a time that successful completion appeared elusive, and he realized that if he didn’t choose to focus and work hard he might be in jeopardy of not obtaining his childhood ambition.
His junior year, Connor transferred to Pioneer High School (Pioneer) where he found support and direction. Smaller class sizes and individual attention inspired a return to motivation towards school and he started enjoying learning again.
Things took another positive turn when he was introduced to the automotive program at Western Nevada College (WNC) through the Pioneer Jump Start grant and began taking the WNC auto classes his senior year.
Though the auto classes are challenging, Connor knows he has found his passion and will finish the year with skills that will help him land his now dream job.
Along with a passion of anything automotive, Connor fully enjoys the outdoor recreation this region offers and often can be found skiing, fishing and going off-roading. He is planning to continue his studies in automotive at WNC in the fall and pursue a career in the automotive industry.
Connor credits his parents for his success for both believing in him to accomplish his goals and helping him through the tough times. He also is thankful to Pioneer for giving him the opportunity to join the Jump Start program to chase his dream.
The staff and teachers at Pioneer are honored to have worked with Connor and are confident that he will be successful in his endeavors.