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2 Seniors 2012: Valencia and Century High School Valencia County News-Bulletin May 16, 2012

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THE TOP 10 Valencia High School graduating seniors are, pictured, from left, Nisa Rascon, Michelle Traynham, Bryana Johnson, Antoinette Strong, Brain Chavez, Mikayla Byer, Kaylee Newey, Rachael Amble, Frank Espinosa and Marlisa Kerbs.

Top 10 VHS seniors know what it takes to succeed

By DeBorah Fox
News-Bulletin Staff Writer dfox@news-bulletin.com

The first response that came from the Top 10 Valencia High School graduating seniors to what they are looking forward to this summer is, No more AP (Advanced Placement) summer homework! They are all looking forward to some rest and relaxation before launching their college careers. Some of the students are looking forward to going on trips with friends or family, some will go camping in Chama, another will visit relatives in California. One will attend her brothers graduation in Texas, some will search for summer jobs to help with college expenses, and one says shell be in pre-training for basketball. Some of the schools students will attend the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Tech, Highlands University, Northern New Mexico College, Brown University in Rhode Island and Rice University in Texas. They are interested in careers in politics, theology,

art, film, medicine, physical therapy, entrepreneurial business, music and professional sports. Bryana Johnson and Michelle Traynham have sports scholarships. Several students are interested in mechanical, genetic and chemical engineering. Nisa Rascon is very interested in chemical engineering because, she said, you can make pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes and other products. Frank Espinosa is a devout Evangelical Protestant and would like to become a pastor. These veteran high school students have some very good advice for incoming freshman things they wish they would have known and taken seriously when they first started their secondary education. Rachael Amble was home-schooled, and her first experience of public school was high school. She said she was nervous and quiet her freshman year because she didnt think she had the people skills. I was so panicked because I didnt know anything about people, Amble said. I wish that I knew that I could just start off being myself, and I didnt have to stay so quiet about my opinions. Like, you can be your own person. You dont have to hide things, you can be yourself. Taking your education seriously is paramount, the

students say. So are making social sacrifices so you can study when you have a test the next day, and building a social network at school of fellow students with the same attitude about succeeding and doing your best in school finding people who support your success. Its the time to develop your personality and stay focused, because when the four years are over, life starts, said Newey. One of the big reveals seniors learned in hindsight was the need to start thinking about college and taking the college entry exams the SAT and ACT tests early on in high school. Scores have to be in the 30s to be competitive 25 at a minimum students said. Some say they would have gotten better scholarships if they had known the scholarships requirements. I didnt know how big and important they are, said Antoinette Strong. I didnt study the first time, and the second time I didnt score that high either. They suggest starting in your sophomore year taking both tests to get a feel for them. There is a charge for the test, but students say a fee waiver is available from the counselor. n See VHS, Page 10

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V alencia high school

class of 2012
Courtney Abernathy Anita Aguilar Ashley Allen Rachael Amble Kari Angelucci Shawnee Aragon Misty Archuleta Angelica Armijo

Raquela Aumiller

Kayla Ayon

Audrey Baca

Selena Barajas

Arianna Barela

Samantha Barela-Apodaca

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Kai Benally

Rachel Burris

Mikayla Byer

Edgar Cabrera

Mary Carabajal

Roberto Carrasco

Jessica Carter

Alexandria Chavez

Brian Chavez

Ciara Chavez

Ryan Clayton

Kaitlin Cordova

Jose Corral-Chavez

Bradley Cosper

Adrian Delgado

Justin Driskell

Desiree Duran

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Frank Espinosa

Ashalyn Eylicio

James Gallegos

Josephine Gallegos

Mikayla Gallegos

Zamira Galvan

Oscar Gamboa

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Steven Garcia

Victor Garza

Joshua Gerken

Dillon Gibbs

Lewis Glass

Morgan Gonzales

Sebastian Gonzales

Shelbi Gonzales

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Kaitlynn Grace

Katherine Graf

Carlos Griego

Christina Griego

Claudia Griego

Kassandra Griego

Molly Holliday

Maya Holt

Dakota Hubler

Edward Ibuado

Bryana Johnson

Clayton Jones

Cody Keefe

Marlisah Kerbs

Los Lunas Schools are committed to providing a quality education!

Los Lunas Schools Board of Education, Administration and Staff wish to Congratulate the Class of 2012 and wish them the best in all their future endeavors

Great job... Los Lunas High School, Valencia High School, Century High School
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Senator Michael Sanchez was the author and main sponsor of the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. I encourage every 2012 graduate to use the scholarship as they continue their education.

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So, if you take the test and you dont know something on it, but then the next year, you learn it, youll remember it.
KAYLEE NEWEY VHS senior

You should start applying for scholarships in sophomore year. Theres a lot of scholarships sophomores and juniors can apply for.
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Congratulations Class of 2012

from PAGE 2

VHS: Tests, scholarship advice

Ive applied for 130 scholarships, said Strong. They also suggest taking independent initiative about finding scholarships and not relying on the school counselors through Google, www. scholarships.com and by researching scholarships online. If a student depends on the counselor to bring scholarship information to them, it wont do them any good, the students said. Look where you are comfortable, said Amble. I found scholarships right under my nose, like the hospital where I volunteer. If you volunteer so many hours, they do a student scholarship for you. Develop good relationships with your teachers, so they are more likely to write good letters of recommendation for you. Scholarships usually require a written essay in the application process. Be prepared to write a basic essay that answers such questions as, Why do you deserve this scholarship? What are you going to do if we give it to you? What are your educational goals? If you answer those questions and you have a really well presented essay, you can alter it slightly for each one, said Amble. But you have a model saved. Even saving some essays from English composition may help with certain scholarship applications. They also suggest developing a professional attitude in school, so being there is pleasant for you and fellow students. Dont take everything so seriously, says Mikayal Byer. Im talking like drama-wise, because ... Avoid drama, the other students say in unison. They value honesty, kindness, hard work and integrity. I just feel that, everybody should have a foundation on what they are uncompromising on, said Espinosa, what they wont cross the line on.

Kaylee Newey said taking the tests early will help you know what is being tested. So, if you take the test, and you dont know something on it, but then the next year, you learn it, youll remember it, said Newey. Oh, that was on the ACT, and I didnt know that, but now Im learning it, so Im going to make sure I remember it. But dont like overly stress about it, said Frank Espinosa, because I freaked out about mine the second time and I could have done better. His one regret was only taking the ACT and not taking the SAT test. If you start taking them in your sophomore year, that gives you enough time to be able to get a better score, said Byer. The SAT is more common sense, and the ACT you really have to know what you have learned, said Espinosa. For example, on the SAT, there might be four sections of math, and 20 questions to answer within 25 minutes. The ACT, theres not really anything on there that we shouldnt know, said Marlisah Kerbs. Its just if you can figure it out based on the phrasing and stuff. Some colleges require the SAT and others require the ACT, so the seniors emphasize taking both tests. Several of the seniors learned the hard way. They had taken only one or the other test, and when they went to apply to the college of their choice, they found they couldnt because they hadnt taken the appropriate test. They also advise to start looking at the requirements of the colleges of your choice in junior year, because senior year is too hectic. Dont put it off, Espinosa said. Scholarship applications have to be completed by Jan. 1 in senior year at the latest, but many have earlier deadlines. You should start applying for scholarships in sophomore year, Nisa Rascon said. Theres a lot of scholarships sophomores and juniors can apply for.

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