At Forest Grove High School

Pestka was a dual-sport athlete, participating in Softball and Soccer, while putting together an impressive academic resume. The Forest Grove, OR native captained both her school team and summer squad on the softball diamond, and earned the Sportsmanship Award for both sports. Pestka was a member of the National Honor Society and Key Club, while serving as a T.A. in Chemistry. She was also the Valedictorian of her class and a recipient of the Certificate of Initial Mastery.