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Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Science
Timmarie Swift Arrow
Timmarie Swift Arrow at San Pasqual High School has been nominated for the science award.
Science teacher Terri George wrote in his nomination letter that Swift Arrow "has undertaken coursework in five science disciplines and has excelled at all of them. (Her) intrinsic motivation and leadership skills have also had a positive impact on peers, both in and outside the classroom."
Swift Arrow says what she enjoys most about the study of science is "the discovery of matter and planets. I like learning the functions of how the world works."
She has participated in sports all four years of high school and now serves as senior class president. She has also been active in 4-H for the past four years.
The daughter of Jerilyn Swift Arrow, she plans to attend Collins College School of Technology and major in computer networking.
Timmarie Swift Arrow
Timmarie Swift Arrow at San Pasqual High School has been nominated for the science award.
Science teacher Terri George wrote in his nomination letter that Swift Arrow "has undertaken coursework in five science disciplines and has excelled at all of them. (Her) intrinsic motivation and leadership skills have also had a positive impact on peers, both in and outside the classroom."
Swift Arrow says what she enjoys most about the study of science is "the discovery of matter and planets. I like learning the functions of how the world works."
She has participated in sports all four years of high school and now serves as senior class president. She has also been active in 4-H for the past four years.
The daughter of Jerilyn Swift Arrow, she plans to attend Collins College School of Technology and major in computer networking.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Sonia Cobian
Sonia Cobian, a senior at Kofa High School, enjoys her field of study because it makes her "understand how to run a business job."
Cobian has received the Renaissance Award and the Excellence Award, is a member of the French Club and a teachers aide for the guidance office. She is the daughter of Javier and Sonia Cobian.
Sally Rodriguez, the teacher who nominated her, wrote in her letter, "Sonia has shown great promise in all that she has done throughout high school. She is seldom absent from class."
Rodriguez said Cobian is often the first student to submit her projects, which reflect hard work and attention to detail.
Cobian plans to attend Arizona Western College to major in accounting.
Sonia Cobian
Sonia Cobian, a senior at Kofa High School, enjoys her field of study because it makes her "understand how to run a business job."
Cobian has received the Renaissance Award and the Excellence Award, is a member of the French Club and a teachers aide for the guidance office. She is the daughter of Javier and Sonia Cobian.
Sally Rodriguez, the teacher who nominated her, wrote in her letter, "Sonia has shown great promise in all that she has done throughout high school. She is seldom absent from class."
Rodriguez said Cobian is often the first student to submit her projects, which reflect hard work and attention to detail.
Cobian plans to attend Arizona Western College to major in accounting.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Monica Lara
Like many high-achieving students, Monica Lara is already taking college classes while still in high school. The San Luis High School senior qualified for the school's Teacher Cadet program and is taking Introduction to Education at Arizona Western College to prepare her for college next year.
Lara said doing this while still in high school allows her to prepare for college and her chosen profession of becoming a teacher.
San Luis teacher Aryca Arizaga-Marron said Lara has a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard. "By her taking steps to begin her college career at the high school level demonstrates that she is motivated and willing to challenge herself," Arizaga-Marron wrote in her nomination letter for Lara.
She is the daughter of Daila and Juan Lara.
Lara is on the honor roll and is also a member of the "A" Team at San Luis. She plans to attend college and study education.
Monica Lara
Like many high-achieving students, Monica Lara is already taking college classes while still in high school. The San Luis High School senior qualified for the school's Teacher Cadet program and is taking Introduction to Education at Arizona Western College to prepare her for college next year.
Lara said doing this while still in high school allows her to prepare for college and her chosen profession of becoming a teacher.
San Luis teacher Aryca Arizaga-Marron said Lara has a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard. "By her taking steps to begin her college career at the high school level demonstrates that she is motivated and willing to challenge herself," Arizaga-Marron wrote in her nomination letter for Lara.
She is the daughter of Daila and Juan Lara.
Lara is on the honor roll and is also a member of the "A" Team at San Luis. She plans to attend college and study education.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Tosha Freytag
Tosha Freytag said the thing she enjoys most about her field is the way technology changes lives. She said everything derived from it benefits us all.
Leigh Loughead, her agriculture education teacher and FFA adviser at Yuma High School, said Freytag has been an active leader and has involved herself in many of the FFA chapter's community service projects.
She is involved in Yuma FFA and Desert Pride 4-H Club and she is an athlete on the Yuma varsity soccer team.
She is a member of the Yuma High School "A" Team and the winner of the Yuma FFA Scholastic Award.
Freytag is the daughter of Greg and Dawn Freytag.
After graduation she plans to use the scholarship awards she has received to attend the University of Arizona and major in Agriculture Technology. Her career goal is to become a chemical engineer.
Tosha Freytag
Tosha Freytag said the thing she enjoys most about her field is the way technology changes lives. She said everything derived from it benefits us all.
Leigh Loughead, her agriculture education teacher and FFA adviser at Yuma High School, said Freytag has been an active leader and has involved herself in many of the FFA chapter's community service projects.
She is involved in Yuma FFA and Desert Pride 4-H Club and she is an athlete on the Yuma varsity soccer team.
She is a member of the Yuma High School "A" Team and the winner of the Yuma FFA Scholastic Award.
Freytag is the daughter of Greg and Dawn Freytag.
After graduation she plans to use the scholarship awards she has received to attend the University of Arizona and major in Agriculture Technology. Her career goal is to become a chemical engineer.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Belen Arriola
Belen Arriola said there is always something new to learn in her field and that is what she enjoys most about it.
Her computer maintenance and repair teacher at Cibola High School, Manuel Felix, said Arriola has expressed an interest in her field for the past two years. He said she has helped him with computer cleaning and re-imaging for the past two summers and is dedicated, hard-working and cooperative with her fellow students in doing what it takes to succeed.
Arriola is a 2006 Arizona Envirothon participant and was involved in Students Across Borders in 2005.
She is the daughter of Miguel and Maria Arriola.
After high school she plans to go on to Arizona State University and study for a bachelor's degree in computer systems.
Belen Arriola
Belen Arriola said there is always something new to learn in her field and that is what she enjoys most about it.
Her computer maintenance and repair teacher at Cibola High School, Manuel Felix, said Arriola has expressed an interest in her field for the past two years. He said she has helped him with computer cleaning and re-imaging for the past two summers and is dedicated, hard-working and cooperative with her fellow students in doing what it takes to succeed.
Arriola is a 2006 Arizona Envirothon participant and was involved in Students Across Borders in 2005.
She is the daughter of Miguel and Maria Arriola.
After high school she plans to go on to Arizona State University and study for a bachelor's degree in computer systems.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Whitney Solis
Whitney Solis enjoys preparing herself for a future in business and has been nominated in the technical category.
Janet Hill, a computer instructor at Antelope Union High School, stated in her nomination letter that Solis' ability "to work with others is one of her outstanding attributes, her willingness to help others is outstanding, and she works to improve herself at the same time."
Solis has received a computer award, an accounting award and an English award. She is active in soccer, Key Club and volleyball.
The daughter of Carlos and Mary Lou Solis, Whitney plans to attend Arizona Western College and study business and psychology.
Whitney Solis
Whitney Solis enjoys preparing herself for a future in business and has been nominated in the technical category.
Janet Hill, a computer instructor at Antelope Union High School, stated in her nomination letter that Solis' ability "to work with others is one of her outstanding attributes, her willingness to help others is outstanding, and she works to improve herself at the same time."
Solis has received a computer award, an accounting award and an English award. She is active in soccer, Key Club and volleyball.
The daughter of Carlos and Mary Lou Solis, Whitney plans to attend Arizona Western College and study business and psychology.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Persephone Stanfield
Learning all the creative things you can do on a computer is one of the reasons Persephone Stanfield has been nominated for the Sun Scholars' technical award.
The Calvary Baptist School senior has a sense of humor and a positive outlook that enables her to influence other students, according to teacher Laila Meyers.
In her nomination letter, Meyers said Stanfield is "always willing to assist with computer assignments, and enjoys helping younger students learn new skills."
A Goal Setter award winner and member of the "B" honor roll, Stanfield was a member of the yearbook staff who says she enjoyed being in the school band.
She is the daughter of Christopher and Lisa Marie Stanfield.
Her future plans include studying business in college and eventually going to law school.
Persephone Stanfield
Learning all the creative things you can do on a computer is one of the reasons Persephone Stanfield has been nominated for the Sun Scholars' technical award.
The Calvary Baptist School senior has a sense of humor and a positive outlook that enables her to influence other students, according to teacher Laila Meyers.
In her nomination letter, Meyers said Stanfield is "always willing to assist with computer assignments, and enjoys helping younger students learn new skills."
A Goal Setter award winner and member of the "B" honor roll, Stanfield was a member of the yearbook staff who says she enjoyed being in the school band.
She is the daughter of Christopher and Lisa Marie Stanfield.
Her future plans include studying business in college and eventually going to law school.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Luke Muthart
Luke Muthart's service as head technical coordinator for the music department at Yuma Catholic High School earned him a nomination for the career-technical award.
Muthart says he enjoys the "flexibility and creativity, also the position of authority" offered by this type of work.
Craig Koenigs, director of the school's media center, wrote in a nomination letter for Muthart that he "has been an outstanding example of self-initiative and personal responsibility for everyone who comes in contact with him. ... he has consistently grown both as an individual and as part of the Yuma Catholic community."
The son of Paul and Jane Muthart, he helps set up for Mass, helps with audiovisual equipment during special events and plays electric bass.
Muthart plans to attend the University of Arizona and study mechanical engineering.
Luke Muthart
Luke Muthart's service as head technical coordinator for the music department at Yuma Catholic High School earned him a nomination for the career-technical award.
Muthart says he enjoys the "flexibility and creativity, also the position of authority" offered by this type of work.
Craig Koenigs, director of the school's media center, wrote in a nomination letter for Muthart that he "has been an outstanding example of self-initiative and personal responsibility for everyone who comes in contact with him. ... he has consistently grown both as an individual and as part of the Yuma Catholic community."
The son of Paul and Jane Muthart, he helps set up for Mass, helps with audiovisual equipment during special events and plays electric bass.
Muthart plans to attend the University of Arizona and study mechanical engineering.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Technical
Erick Ramirez
Being an "outstanding student" and "role model" has earned Erick Ramirez a nomination for the career-technical award.
"He is an inspiration to other fellow students and even me," wrote teacher Al Irwin in his nomination letter. "I believe he will take his work ethic with him and do a good job in whatever career he decides to do."
The student said his favorite aspect about technical classes at San Pasqual are the welding projects that allow students to get creative and make something.
Ramirez is a senior at San Pasqual High School, where he is active in the Mestizo Club. He also plays football and wrestles and has received the Warrior award for his performance in sports.
He is the son of Enrique Ramirez and Teresa Ramirez. He plans to attend Arizona Western College and pursue a career in engineering.
Erick Ramirez
Being an "outstanding student" and "role model" has earned Erick Ramirez a nomination for the career-technical award.
"He is an inspiration to other fellow students and even me," wrote teacher Al Irwin in his nomination letter. "I believe he will take his work ethic with him and do a good job in whatever career he decides to do."
The student said his favorite aspect about technical classes at San Pasqual are the welding projects that allow students to get creative and make something.
Ramirez is a senior at San Pasqual High School, where he is active in the Mestizo Club. He also plays football and wrestles and has received the Warrior award for his performance in sports.
He is the son of Enrique Ramirez and Teresa Ramirez. He plans to attend Arizona Western College and pursue a career in engineering.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Pearle Budde
Kofa High School senior Pearle Budde enjoys being able to write and express her thoughts. She was nominated by English teacher Robert Qualls, who wrote in his letter that she is "an energetic student, strives to learn and thrives on acquiring new knowledge."
Qualls wrote, "Her delightful smile constantly brightens the day, especially when she makes an unexpected discovery as relates to learning. Each day brings a dawning personal awareness that she can achieve much in her life."
Budde has volunteered at an elementary school for two years and is a member of the Honor Roll. She has been active in the Drama Club for five years and is the treasurer for CBE.
Budde is the daughter of Crystal Hernandez.
She plans to attend Pima Community College after high school and to transfer to the University of Arizona.
Pearle Budde
Kofa High School senior Pearle Budde enjoys being able to write and express her thoughts. She was nominated by English teacher Robert Qualls, who wrote in his letter that she is "an energetic student, strives to learn and thrives on acquiring new knowledge."
Qualls wrote, "Her delightful smile constantly brightens the day, especially when she makes an unexpected discovery as relates to learning. Each day brings a dawning personal awareness that she can achieve much in her life."
Budde has volunteered at an elementary school for two years and is a member of the Honor Roll. She has been active in the Drama Club for five years and is the treasurer for CBE.
Budde is the daughter of Crystal Hernandez.
She plans to attend Pima Community College after high school and to transfer to the University of Arizona.
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