Megan Gonzales
Community Service:   National Honor Society, trash pick-up around the city, tutoring at  a local   Elementary  and High School
Major: Photography and Journalism
School Planning on     Attending: “I plan on  attending the J.C for two years and then transfer to NMSU in Las Cruces
Who is your hero, and why? “Of course the Lord Jesus Christ is my number one hero. My heroes besides the Lord, are my parents. My mom for her integrity and will to accomplish all she does, and my father for his strength and intelligence.”

Jesus Valdez
Community Service: Red Cross, Student Council, National Honor Society, Volunteer of Vista Hospice Care, Senior Mentor Program, Student Body President              
Major: Business/Entrepreneurship
School Planning on Attending:          Norte Dame
Who is your hero, and why? “My heroes are my parents, because of the great accomplishment they have achieved, as well as the support they have given me.”

Alpa Patel
Community Service: Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce
Major: Undecided
School Planning on Attending: Texas Tech University
Who is your hero, and why? “My hero would definitely be my older brother. He has been through many hardships, but no matter the difficulty of the obstacle, he always gets through it and always keeps a positive attitude.”

John Rathbun
Community Service: Good Samaritan Village, Teen Court, Catholic youth volunteer
Major: Chemical Engineering
School Planning on Attending:       Northwestern
Who is your hero, and why? “My grandmother— she’s the most intelligent individual I have ever known.”

Tammy Lopez
Community Service: National Honor  Society, Red Cross, Student Council, Vista Care Volunteer
Major: Speech Pathology
School  to attend: Texas Tech University
Who is your hero, and why? “My mother, Maria Pando, because she teaches me so many important values and I know things don’t come easy in life because of her. It took hard work and dedication for her to become a U.S. Citizen. I know all things are possible because of my mother.”

Nathan Wagner
Community Service: Student Council, National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Red Cross, Hospice Volunteer
Major: Mathematics
School Planning on Attending: Union College in Lincoln Nebraska
Who is your hero, and why? “My older brothers- they have taught me many things that will help me in college and later on in life.”