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Nevada Trig-Star Update Briefly, tell me about yourself – what are your interests and
hobbies.
I like to play piano and ukulele. Music has always been a
By: Jerry Juarez, PLS favorite. I have been interested in computer programming
and even coded my own website from HTML code. I love
puzzles of any kind, I like to solve things.
Are you planning to go to college? If so where?
As of right now I am planning to attend Brigham Young
University in Idaho.
Will you be studying math in college?
I haven’t decided on a major yet, but math is a passion of
mine, and I would love to take more classes on it.
What influence of help have your parent given you during
schooling?
Honestly my parents haven’t had to help me too much
with school. Their support for my achievements has been
motivating though.

What have you learned from this experience with Trig-
Star? Would you recommend this for other students to
experience?
The Trig-Star test really makes you think outside the box. It
takes a lot of problem-solving skills. I would recommend it
for others to see how math is applied in real life.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 years, hopefully I will be at college after serving an
18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints. In 10 years, I hope to be setting down with family.

Have you even thought about a career in surveying or
engineering?
I have considered engineering, but I am still unsure about
what to do with my life.
Anything else you would like to say?
Math is cool!

NRS / NAC Rule.. continued from previous page
Sarah Polish, a sophomore this year, is the Nevada Trig-Star! process, land surveyors might suffer considerable challenges,
She attended Oasis Academy College Prep High School in Fal- such as, risk of bodily harm, or administrative or civil penalties.
lon, Nevada!. She’s an amazing kid who was the Trig-Star at Surveyors need access to privately owned properties to
her school last year as a freshman! Can you please include complete surveys. This requires a land surveyor to provide
this in the next addition of the Traverse? I’ve attached her bio adequate notice to a homeowner. It is essential to have a
and an executed photo release form. I believe she sent a pho- thorough understanding of each person’s rights and to be able to
communicate clearly in any situation. Thise requires familiarity
to to NSPS but if not, David or Evan may be able to get one. with all applicable Nevada statutes. To complete the survey after
Her teacher is Evan Brandt and he loves Trig-Star! I’ll reach appropriate notice is given to the land owner and/or tenant, may
out to him and ask for a quote from him about the program. require law enforcement assistance to access the property.

David Crook with Lumos Engineering is the local sponsor. As It is important to keep in mind that the right of entry law does
you know, David is and always has been, a huge promoter not protect all acts on the property from administrative, civil,
of land surveying as a profession and I sure appreciate his or criminal liability. In the case of damage to personal property,
continued support of Trig-Star. trimming a bush for a clear line of sight or failing to close a gate,,
surveyors can be held civilly responsible for any damages caused.
Failure to provide adequate notice can result in administrative
Sarah’s Interview Questions: action and disciplinary action by the board as well as criminal
Where were you born and raised? action for trespassing.
I was born and raised in Fallon, NV.
A surveyor’s right of entry in Nevada is covered by NRS 625.335
What kind of classes are you taking? and in NRS 278. Therefore, there is a great deal of importance in
My coming junior year I will be taking English 101, Math 126, knowing the statutes that apply to the job for the office staff and
History 111 and Chemistry 100. the field crews assigned to do the survey.

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