Pioneer High School student highlighted for Early Graduation Achievement
Pioneer High School Junior Lilly Mottram is still thinking through her options for life after high school. While some might be intimidated with the unknown, Lilly simply decided to graduate early, experience life, then narrow down what to do and make a plan for the future.
After ninth grade, Lilly had a plan be in school for four years, which included completing her senior year in the Jumpstart program. However just a couple of months into her junior 2020-2021 school year, with COVID-19 in full swing, she decided to enroll in extra classes, earn all her required credits to graduate early, then discover where her passions will take her.
Lilly combined her studies this year with many interests and hobbies that include competitive dance, reading, Kajukenbo and silks. That didn’t leave much time to decide her future direction. She hopes by graduating early, and taking a year to work and save money for school, travel, go hiking and visit family, that the time will help her decide her next steps. Lilly still plans to pursue her long-time goal to attend college and eventually get into the medical field helping people or animals.
As a self-admitted procrastinator, Lilly says time management and procrastination have been her biggest obstacles to overcome while at school. “With all my out of school activities it was hard to find time for homework and even when I had the time, I would find myself procrastinating.” Lilly gives credit to her family and close friends for much of her success the past three years. “Every time I have gotten lazy or struggled, they have always pushed me to keep going and help get my motivation back. They have always pushed me to be my best and always reminded me I could do it even when I thought I couldn’t.” She also credits her teachers for being her biggest supporters. “They have worked with me on my good days and bad days and have helped me get through all my tough times in school.”
Lilly appreciates the opportunity and experience Pioneer has offered her and the extra help and attention Pioneer teachers have given her. “Pioneer has made graduating early possible by offering me the opportunity to take extra classes online. My teachers sat with me, helping me with my online classes and kept me going on days I didn’t want to do anything. From the day I stepped foot into Pioneer they let me know all my options, from graduating early or doing Jump Start and they supported me no matter what decision I made.”
Lilly is an example of what success can look like when perseverance and support unite. We know with Lilly anything will be possible and we look forward to hearing what her future has in store for her.