We presented our Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award to Loriana Walter. At 18, Loriana would make a great Zontian because it is apparent she ALREADY struggles to say no when asked to serve. Loriana is the senior class president at East high school where she is in the top 10% of her class academically, she has participated in Girl’s State, National Honors Society, and has won Congressional Awards including bronze, silver and gold medals. She has lettered in cheer, dance, choir, student council, weightlifting, graduation team, and academics.
In cheer, she earned her place as a Wyoming Allstate Cheerleader. Many of our former Girl Scouts will be happy to know that she has earned Girl Scouts silver and bronze awards and traveled internationally with the organization. Loriana somehow finds time for employment and works for Boots on the Ground Productions and at Ulta. In addition, she participates as a recreational leader for the City of Cheyenne and is also a Youth Development Professional for the Boys and Girls Club. You also may have seen her in the summer, riding as a CFD Dandy. Her letters of reference were exceptional and noted her great potential as a leader and that she was kind, warm and genuine. She plans to attend North Dakota State University and major in agricultural communications. She already plans to jump right into college organizations by joining Sigma Alpha, an agricultural sorority. She understands the challenges she will face entering a male dominated field, but we are positive that she will be a leader for all and pave the way for more exceptional women like herself. By Jennica Fournier