When guests gather Saturday, Aug. 8, for Western Nevada College Foundation’s ninth annual Reach for the Stars Gala: Moonlight Masquerade, they will hear firsthand how educational support can transform lives. A 2026 nursing graduate from Western Nevada College, Clayson received support through WNC’s ROADS Program (Realizing Opportunities for the American Dream to Succeed) and WNC Foundation scholarships, including the William N. Pennington Foundation Nursing Scholarship. “Cheyenne’s journey embodies exactly why we gather for Reach for the Stars,” said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe. Cheyenne not only persevered through her own challenges, but also lifted up her classmates and encouraged others to pursue their opportunities. Her journey is proof that when opportunity meets determination, lives are changed and those changes ripple far beyond the classroom.