Whiz Kid: Sierra Rainbolt

Name: Sierra Rainbolt

Age: 17

School:

Accomplishments: Sierra has been an unpaid volunteer at Del Amigo High School since her mom began teaching here four years ago. She dedicates numerous hours towards beautification projects at our school, including creating bulletin boards and decorating classrooms.

She has spent much time organizing and volunteering at fundraisers to raise money for our school, and she donates clothing, shoes, accessories, books, etc. to students in need. She maintains a high GPA at Cal High, was involved in cheerleading for two years, works a part-time job and attends Diablo Valley College full time.

To date, she has completed more than 35 college credits. By the time she graduates Cal High in 2012, she will have completed all her general ed requirements (the equivalent of two years of college). She is also a working model/actress in the entertainment industry and enjoys snowboarding and dirt biking.

Key to awesomeness: Sierra does not judge others. She is kind to her classmates and everyone she associates with. She is compassionate and never acts as though she is better than anyone. She goes out of her way to be friendly to each of us when she visits our school and makes an effort to be encouraging. She is unbiased, non-judgmental and always willing to help.

Sierra's mother Lisa Rainbolt as well as various students at Del Amigo High School nominated her for this inaugural edition of Whiz Kids, a weekly feature that spotlights exceptional youths in San Ramon. Know someone? Just tell us their name, age, school, accomplishments and their key to awesomeness and send with a photo to jenniferw@patch.com.