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THE TOP 10 LOS LUNAS High School senior graduates are, in front, from left, Aubrianna Kinghorn, Anna Herrera, Leandra Trujillo, Sarahi Boyso and Hannah Torres; middle, from left, Cortney Reed, Melissa Gamez and Sam Martin; in back, from left, Mariah Gallegos and Jordan Ulibarri-Sanchez.

Top LLHS seniors inspired by families

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

Los Lunas The top 10 Los Lunas High School seniors attribute their academic success to strong family support and their parents involvement. It motivated them to make their parents proud. A couple of the students come from families where everyone attended good colleges, and they want to follow in their footsteps. Other students received their encouragement in families without higher education. Im the first generation of my family thats actually going to go to college, said Sarahi Boyso. So, even being here is an honor. It just makes me want to strive to be a better person. Her ambition is to become a pediatric cardiologist,

eventually working in Brazil. It might be a surprise to learn that these A students have not been without insecurities and fears. They had to work at building self-confidence by venturing outside their comfort zones to try a sport, some type of art, a class, or by participating in a school club. Its OK to fail, said senior Anna Herrera. If youre not good at it, oh well. At least you tried. Live by no regrets, seems to be their motto. Hannah Torres had never been a cheerleader before high school, but she went for it anyway. When I first tried out, I was so scared, because I didnt know anything, Torres said. Im like really uncoordinated, and I was really clumsy, but I got on the team, and honestly, Ive been on for three years now ... It helps just to go for something. You dont know where it can lead you, and it can lead you to success. She plans to be a plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. Affirming you can do it, then going for it, propelled

them to where they are now. They were involved in sports, the National Honor Society, student council, school clubs and community service. They built networks of friends as serious about school as they were who support them academically and encourage their secret dreams. You should strive for what you want to do and what makes you happy, rather than just trying to please everybody else, said Herrera. Because at the end of the day, its just you. High school may look like an eternity to incoming freshman students, but the years pass quickly, the seniors said. They stress that making the most of those years is for their own future. Make goals each year, because if you dont make goals, you dont strive for anything, said Leandra Trujillo, a budding journalist. If you find a really good

n See Seniors, Page 15

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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 2013 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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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnt do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

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ince the day you were born, we knew you would be special and great things were meant for you. We are incredibly proud of you and congratulate you on your high school graduation. You have truly showed a unique work ethic and drive to succeed in all you set your mind to and should be extremely proud of your accomplishments. We are so excited to watch all your focus and determination pay off as you take the next step into your future and we know many doors of opportunity will continue to open up for you. Always be confident in what you want from life and what you believe in. Remember to dream big, adapt & improvise and never settle for the bare minimum. God has a special plan for you and we look forward to watching all your success in the future. We will always be here to encourage you, support you and cheer you on. Lots of love to our Alli......Dad, Mom & DJ Congratulations to the class of 2013

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Stephie we are proud of your achievements but more proud of the person you have become. You are a beautiful young lady, inside and out. You are strong in spirit, caring, compassionate and generous and your personality leaves a lasting and positive impression on the people you meet. You are capable of reaching the stars so dream big and remember youll always be in our hearts! Love Dad, Mom, Yvette, Boo, Justin, Bapo, Gram, Nio, Nina, Uncle Nic and your favorite cousin Barbs!

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One of the bittersweet joys of parenting is that everything is temporary. Even though with each new phase in your life we find ourselves wishing it would last forever, but the next one just gets better! Where has the time gone....seems like just yesterday you were so new to our lives, and now you have grown up to be a handsome smart young man! We are so very very proud of you and what you have become and accomplished! May God bless you and always keep you safe in the journeys of life! We love you Mikey and are so proud of you....congratulations son you did it! Senior class 2013!!

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Los Lunas high school

Class of 2013

Graduating at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18 University Arena The Pit

Class Motto
(In honor of steve jobs, apple computer) Heres to the crazy ones; the rebels, the troublemakers, the ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. -Jack Kerouac

Blue, white and orange

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Class Flower
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Class Song

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Seniors: Getting ready to graduate

sity to study geology, but his first commitment is to go on mission to Japan for his church. The seniors said its never too soon to start looking for colleges and taking practice runs at the entry exams. The more the tests are taken, the better the chances of improving your score. They praised Leith Borden, the advanced placement English teacher, who helped with essay writing essential for winning scholarships. Competition with his older brother may have spurred Jordan Ulibarri, but his desire for a career he enjoys is what keeps him going. Doing what you love to do fosters the passion to go the extra mile, he said. You want to do the best you can. Hes enrolled to study aerospace mechanical engineering. Whats the point in doing something you hate? Kinghorn asks. And if its just for the money, youre hearts not into it. Once a week, Cortney Reed has been tutoring an elementary-age girl in math class, and Reed also helps her calculus classmates. This has given her satisfaction and a sense of achievement beyond herself, as well as inspired her decision to be a math teacher. For Mariah Gallegos, becoming a physical therapist is important to her. I have a disabled sister who wasnt suppose to live past the age of 13 or be able to walk, Gallegos said. Physical therapy helped her to learn to walk with support, and helped me through all my running injuries, so I want to give back what people have given to me. For senior Melissa Gamez, having a doctor for a father got her interested in medicine. She wants to study pharmacology, and join the Air Force as an officer. I dont want to jump right into it and not be fully prepared, Gamez said. I want to start college first. Another flock of Los Lunas High School fledglings are about to take flight into the larger world. Every day counts, said Torres. Yesterday, I got stuff from my college about dorms and stuff, and I thought, Wow, its really hitting me that Im graduating.

elective that you enjoy, it motivates you more for school. Talking to someone when you feel youre in over your head was very important to Sarahi Boyso, who was overwhelmed by an advanced physics course. I was stressing about it, Boyso said. It was really helpful to talk to my mom. Her mother called the principal who talked to Boysos teacher. He believed in me that I could make it, she said. And I passed that class with an A. Boyso beams. Never be afraid to ask for help, said Aubrianna Kinghorn. Dont be afraid to ask during lunch, before school, after school go get help. Helping people, especially children, is Kinghorns passion. Shes not sure what shell major in at college yet, but shes excited to start school next fall at Brigham Young University, she said. Theres probably other kids who are having the same problem, said Sam Martin, state winner of Googles sixth annual Doodle 4 Google art competition. If you ask, youll probably help others, too. Martin plans to attend the same univer-

We are so very proud of you

Sapphire.

May God guide and protect you as you follow your dreams. Love Always, Dad, Mom, and your baby girl Aaliyah Lexii

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Son words cant begin to express the joy you continue to bring to our lives. You have the world at your fingertips, have fun in the NAVY. Follow your dreams, and never forget to thank the Lord for all your blessings, only you can determine your journey and how far it will take you. Love, Dad, Mom, Adreanna and Matthew

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Cheers to you, Class of 2013! Were proud of you, and we wish you all the best as you pursue your goals for the future. May all of your hopes and dreams come true.

Valencia High and Century High seniors to be featured in the May 23rd issue of the News-Bulletin. Call us for more information.
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