Maggie Stevens

Others describe Maggie as hardworking, driven, and dependable. She is one to never settle and holds herself to high standards. She is known to give 100% and follow through with tasks and commitments. Maggie is known to exemplify strong effort, hard work, and grit. 

Maggie is involved in skiing and cycling. She was a member of the NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Team. She also competed with the Bridger Ski Foundation Freeride Team.  In addition, Maggie volunteered as a Bozeman Youth Cycling Junior Coach. This volunteer position involved teaching youth ages 6-12 proper bike handling skills, trail and street etiquette and safety as well as supporting the lead coach.

Maggie has also volunteered with the Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap and the Sweet Pea Festival. 

Maggie is proud of her academic achievements, which she defines as “not only my grades on paper but also the hard work, time, care and effort that has gone into each piece of work I have produced.” Her favorite class is Advanced Photography. As Maggie reflects on this class she states, “I was given the opportunity to learn skills and techniques that many people never get the chance to learn. I was fortunate to learn and practice photography techniques that are a dying art. Not only did I enhance my photography and composition skills, but I also developed stronger assets like patience, flexibility, and communication. Additionally, it taught me how important creative outlets within my educational schedule are to being successful in all areas of learning. The time I was given to create and bring my ideas to life, relaxed my mind and body from the normal chaos within standard curriculum classes.” 

Maggie is most proud of her grit, perseverance, and balance within life. Since elementary school, she has dealt with a diagnosed anxiety disorder and has continued to push through and perform academically throughout high school. Sometimes, Maggie deals with anxiety so intense it starts impacting physical aspects of her life making school extremely challenging to attend. However, despite these challenges, she has learned to accept her diagnosis. She says, “it will stay with me throughout life as I choose to continue to persevere even in the hardest times. My grit has carried me far academically, but more importantly, mentally and physically. It provides me with the reassurance that I can do anything.”

Maggie will graduate from BHS in January at the end of the first semester. During the second semester she hopes to go abroad for a month to travel, complete community service,  environmental service, gain a certification and immerse in a foreign culture.

As Maggie thinks about her future, she says she wants to be “open and curious, and continue to learn new things everyday. I want to continue to share my knowledge and connect with others to gain more and give more. I want to form and maintain valuable connections with loved ones, peers, and friends. Most of all, I want to enjoy the small things in life and not take anything for granted. I want to be grateful for the things I already possess mentally and physically, while also being grateful for each individual moment and opportunity that I gain in life, even if it may appear insignificant at first.”

Maggie plans to attend college to explore higher education opportunities. Currently, she is interested in environmental studies, environmental law, nutrition and wellness, exercise science and kinesiology.