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HIGH SCHOOL HEROES

2026

03/26/2026

Congratulations

Palo Verde High School Student

Fisher Parry

 

FISHERPERRY

 

 

Las Vegas Sun

Thursday, March 26, 2026

 

It’s our privilege at Las Vegas Sun and the Las Vegas Weekly to once again shine light on the remarkable acts of heroism, generosity, selflessness and community commitment exhibited by our region’s youngest leaders. Many of us have witnessed extraordinary young people go above and beyond to help others and thought, “This should be recognized.” Our High School Heroes awards program does exactly that—and this year’s class may be the most inspiring yet. Among this year’s honorees: a teenager who performed CPR on his neighbor during a cardiac emergency, two students who launched a program feeding our homeless community, a young woman fighting period poverty in Nigeria and a passionate advocate working alongside Mothers Against Drunk Driving to save lives on our roads. These are just glimpses of the remarkable stories you’re about to read. Each one is a reminder that heroism has no age requirement. This week, we celebrate Las Vegas’ young heroes. Enjoy.

SCHOOLHEROES

 

 

Environmental Helper

Palo Verde High School

Fisher, Parry

Fisher Parry was working a booth at the Earth Day Celebration at the Springs Preserve when a couple stopped by mentioning they still had grass in their backyard.

Parry, a teenage volunteer with the Youth Conservation Council, walked them through the benefits of drought-tolerant landscaping, explaining how the ongoing drought was shrinking water available from the Colorado River and why every household’s contribution mattered.

The following year, Parry was back at the same booth when the couple returned to tell him that because of his encouragement, they had their turf removed.

“I love living here. It is the greatest city on earth,” said Parry, a Palo Verde senior. “I want to have a family here. We have to protect the water we have.”

Parry joined the Youth Conservation Council as a freshman. Hosted by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, it gives high school students community service hours while learning about water issues critical to the region.

The West has been gripped by a two-decade drought that has reduced flows through the Colorado River and its tributaries, draining the reservoirs communities depend on.

Now chairman of the roughly 30-member council, he leads peers examining the water challenges facing their community and developing strategies for environmental stewardship.

“I’ve been here four years, made some great friends and have been exposed to a lot of good ideas,” Parry said. “We all want the same thing in making a difference in the community.”

 

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