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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — East High senior Shai Prime was named Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of March 23, a recognition that spotlights her academic strength and wide-ranging school involvement. The honor underlines both her immediate impact on classmates and the direction of her plans after graduation.
District officials cited Prime’s strong grades, leadership among peers and steady participation across multiple programs as reasons for the selection. She keeps a high GPA while enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Scholar program, balancing demanding coursework with extracurricular commitments.
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- Cheerleading
- Swim team
- Wrestling
- Choir
- Thunderbird TV
- Copyeditor for the East High yearbook
East High counselor Rick Simineo praised Prime’s consistently positive outlook and her habit of tackling challenges collaboratively, noting that her attitude lifts others in the school community.
Recognition like this does more than celebrate past performance: it can strengthen a student’s college profile and highlight qualities—resilience, teamwork, time management—that colleges and employer look for. In Prime’s case, the award coincides with concrete plans for higher education.
Next steps
Prime plans to attend the University of Wyoming, where she intends to major in social work. She has said she wants to pursue a career in therapy, aiming to build environments that help people grow and recover.
When asked about influential faculty, Prime singled out teacher Matt Woodard for his steady encouragement and commitment to student development. She credited his patience and support as important throughout her high school years.
As Laramie County School District 1 continues its weekly student recognitions, Prime’s selection serves as a reminder of the students who combine academic rigor with service and leadership at East High.
