Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Paula Iniguez
In only four years in the United States, San Luis High School senior Paula Iniguez has learned to speak and write English at a very competent level, according to the nomination letter by her English teacher Shauna Green. Green said Iniguez has improved at the language because she is determined and responsible.
"By determined and responsible I mean once she sets her mind to a task, she completes it no matter the amount of time or effort it may take," Green wrote.
Iniguez said she hopes to attend Arizona Western College for two years and then later transfer to Arizona State University. Currently, she helps out at school by being a volunteer tutor.
She is the daughter of Humberto and Maria Iniguez.
Green said Iniguez is extremely conscientious about deadlines and is not satisfied with her writing until she has done the best work she possible.
Paula Iniguez
In only four years in the United States, San Luis High School senior Paula Iniguez has learned to speak and write English at a very competent level, according to the nomination letter by her English teacher Shauna Green. Green said Iniguez has improved at the language because she is determined and responsible.
"By determined and responsible I mean once she sets her mind to a task, she completes it no matter the amount of time or effort it may take," Green wrote.
Iniguez said she hopes to attend Arizona Western College for two years and then later transfer to Arizona State University. Currently, she helps out at school by being a volunteer tutor.
She is the daughter of Humberto and Maria Iniguez.
Green said Iniguez is extremely conscientious about deadlines and is not satisfied with her writing until she has done the best work she possible.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Maria Celeste Rivera
Maria Celeste Rivera said the freedom to analyze and interpret the meaning and significance of a story, poem or character is what she likes most about her subject.
Jay Sheridan, the English department chair at Yuma High, said Rivera's academic capabilities were not only above those of her fellow students, but ranked among the best five students he has ever encountered in his 35 years of teaching. He said her energy, precision and thoroughness in writing immediately caught his attention.
Rivera is a member of the National Honor Society. She has been accepted into the honors program at Northern Arizona University. Her parents are Jose Luis and Francisca Rivera.
Her future plans include studying English, art and possibly other career fields.
Maria Celeste Rivera
Maria Celeste Rivera said the freedom to analyze and interpret the meaning and significance of a story, poem or character is what she likes most about her subject.
Jay Sheridan, the English department chair at Yuma High, said Rivera's academic capabilities were not only above those of her fellow students, but ranked among the best five students he has ever encountered in his 35 years of teaching. He said her energy, precision and thoroughness in writing immediately caught his attention.
Rivera is a member of the National Honor Society. She has been accepted into the honors program at Northern Arizona University. Her parents are Jose Luis and Francisca Rivera.
Her future plans include studying English, art and possibly other career fields.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Glynissa Perez
Glynissa Perez said that learning new forms of writing, such as those from the Renaissance period, is what she likes most about her subject field.
Monique Manifold, Perez's senior English teacher at Cibola High School, said Perez is a resourceful, creative and solution-oriented student who displays her passion in her work. While many teenagers procrastinate and panic at the end, Manifold said Perez cares about her academic standing all year.
Perez takes part in Career Exploration Camp. She is a winner of the USAA National Science Merit Award, an "A" Team member and a Renaissance Gold member. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Camacho and Miguel Gonzales.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College and study toward a nursing degree.
Glynissa Perez
Glynissa Perez said that learning new forms of writing, such as those from the Renaissance period, is what she likes most about her subject field.
Monique Manifold, Perez's senior English teacher at Cibola High School, said Perez is a resourceful, creative and solution-oriented student who displays her passion in her work. While many teenagers procrastinate and panic at the end, Manifold said Perez cares about her academic standing all year.
Perez takes part in Career Exploration Camp. She is a winner of the USAA National Science Merit Award, an "A" Team member and a Renaissance Gold member. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Camacho and Miguel Gonzales.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College and study toward a nursing degree.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Cassandra Renteria
Cassandra Renteria loves expressing emotions through words, which is what fueled her nomination for the language arts award.
Antelope Union High School English teacher Mary Heard wrote in her nomination letter that Renteria is an "exceptional student who strives to enlighten herself through the reading and exploring of literature and writing," and is the "type of student who makes teaching a worthwhile profession."
Renteria has been on the honor roll, received the Exceptional English Student Award and is involved with 4-H, Key Club and Future Homemakers of America.
The daughter of Matthew Brooks Sr. and Bambi Brooks, she plans to attend Arizona Western College and then transfer to the Art Institute of Phoenix.
Cassandra Renteria
Cassandra Renteria loves expressing emotions through words, which is what fueled her nomination for the language arts award.
Antelope Union High School English teacher Mary Heard wrote in her nomination letter that Renteria is an "exceptional student who strives to enlighten herself through the reading and exploring of literature and writing," and is the "type of student who makes teaching a worthwhile profession."
Renteria has been on the honor roll, received the Exceptional English Student Award and is involved with 4-H, Key Club and Future Homemakers of America.
The daughter of Matthew Brooks Sr. and Bambi Brooks, she plans to attend Arizona Western College and then transfer to the Art Institute of Phoenix.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Caleb Paden
Few high school students can claim to be published writers, but Caleb Paden, a senior at Calvary Baptist Church, is among them.
His poetry has been published online and in Poetry.com's book of poetry, "Timeless Voices."
In his nomination letter, Laila Meyers wrote, " Caleb Paden is an excellent writer. He has used the creativity with which God has blessed him."
Meyers wrote that Paden looks forward to every writing assignment and that he develops the topic and character carefully, and at the same time seems to have fun despite the work.
An honor roll student, Paden said he enjoys the language arts because of the freedom of expression it allows. He is the son of Ronald and Lynn Paden.
Active in his church's activities, Paden's future plans include attending Corban College in Salem, Ore., and pursuing a doctorate in theology.
Caleb Paden
Few high school students can claim to be published writers, but Caleb Paden, a senior at Calvary Baptist Church, is among them.
His poetry has been published online and in Poetry.com's book of poetry, "Timeless Voices."
In his nomination letter, Laila Meyers wrote, " Caleb Paden is an excellent writer. He has used the creativity with which God has blessed him."
Meyers wrote that Paden looks forward to every writing assignment and that he develops the topic and character carefully, and at the same time seems to have fun despite the work.
An honor roll student, Paden said he enjoys the language arts because of the freedom of expression it allows. He is the son of Ronald and Lynn Paden.
Active in his church's activities, Paden's future plans include attending Corban College in Salem, Ore., and pursuing a doctorate in theology.
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Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Jacque Evans
Jacque Evans loves to be transported to "other places, situations and times by authors."
Evans has been nominated for language arts award.
The senior at Yuma Catholic High School has been admitted to National Honor Society, has lettered in band and academics, and received an English award for the past three years.
"She is an outstanding student with a natural ability for English," wrote educator Donald Gilbert in his nomination letter for Evans. "She has consistently been at the top of her class."
Evans' school activities have included marching band, pep band and concert band.
The daughter of Kevin Evans and Margaret "Peggy" Evans has also performed community service at San Luis High School and Crossroads Mission.
Evans plans to attend the University of Arizona to major in secondary education, specializing in English.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Jacque Evans
Jacque Evans loves to be transported to "other places, situations and times by authors."
Evans has been nominated for language arts award.
The senior at Yuma Catholic High School has been admitted to National Honor Society, has lettered in band and academics, and received an English award for the past three years.
"She is an outstanding student with a natural ability for English," wrote educator Donald Gilbert in his nomination letter for Evans. "She has consistently been at the top of her class."
Evans' school activities have included marching band, pep band and concert band.
The daughter of Kevin Evans and Margaret "Peggy" Evans has also performed community service at San Luis High School and Crossroads Mission.
Evans plans to attend the University of Arizona to major in secondary education, specializing in English.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Language Arts
Amanda Cole
Amanda Cole's ability to be "undaunted by any writing task" has earned her a nomination for language arts award.
Teacher Christine Webster at San Pasqual High School said in her nomination letter that "demonstrating excellent analytical skills, Amanda's essays reflect a keen grasp of literary analysis requirements and structure. Equally impressive is her creative writing aptitude."
Describing her love for the language arts, Cole wrote that she enjoys reading "about different societies and cultures, the ability to learn different tools of literature."
Cole's school activities have included FFA, prom committee and helping with Wisdom Exchange as a mentor. An honor roll student, she has also had perfect attendance.
She is the daughter of Ronald and Frances Cole.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College for one year, then transfer to a university and pursue a degree in marketing.
Amanda Cole
Amanda Cole's ability to be "undaunted by any writing task" has earned her a nomination for language arts award.
Teacher Christine Webster at San Pasqual High School said in her nomination letter that "demonstrating excellent analytical skills, Amanda's essays reflect a keen grasp of literary analysis requirements and structure. Equally impressive is her creative writing aptitude."
Describing her love for the language arts, Cole wrote that she enjoys reading "about different societies and cultures, the ability to learn different tools of literature."
Cole's school activities have included FFA, prom committee and helping with Wisdom Exchange as a mentor. An honor roll student, she has also had perfect attendance.
She is the daughter of Ronald and Frances Cole.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College for one year, then transfer to a university and pursue a degree in marketing.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Arts
Eliecer Acosta
Eliecer Acosta moved to Yuma from Panama three years ago. He is the Art Club president at Kofa High School, helped to paint structures at the West Wetlands creative playground and to set up the art at the fairgrounds for the Yuma County Fair.
Active in the community, Acosta has participated in the Walk for the Blind, the Walk Your Dog event at Wetlands Park and volunteered at the Children's Festival of the Arts.
Acosta, son of Pastora and Lennix King, enjoys the "idea of expressing feelings to others" through art. He placed second in the Graduation Night T-shirt design. He is also in a jazz band called Clockwork, which won first place at the high school talent show.
Amy Seeley, his art teacher, wrote, "He shows a lot of natural talent in addition to learning about art from his family and his art teacher."
Acosta plans to study graphic design or animation at Arizona Western College and then transfer to the Art Institute of Phoenix.
Eliecer Acosta
Eliecer Acosta moved to Yuma from Panama three years ago. He is the Art Club president at Kofa High School, helped to paint structures at the West Wetlands creative playground and to set up the art at the fairgrounds for the Yuma County Fair.
Active in the community, Acosta has participated in the Walk for the Blind, the Walk Your Dog event at Wetlands Park and volunteered at the Children's Festival of the Arts.
Acosta, son of Pastora and Lennix King, enjoys the "idea of expressing feelings to others" through art. He placed second in the Graduation Night T-shirt design. He is also in a jazz band called Clockwork, which won first place at the high school talent show.
Amy Seeley, his art teacher, wrote, "He shows a lot of natural talent in addition to learning about art from his family and his art teacher."
Acosta plans to study graphic design or animation at Arizona Western College and then transfer to the Art Institute of Phoenix.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Arts
Tannia Cortez
Few nominees for Student of the Year can say they have won a national contest, but San Luis High School senior Tannia Cortez can say just that.
An illustration Cortez created with colored pencils and acrylic paint recently won her an award from the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems, a federally funded project that seeks to close the achievement gap between students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
She was provided with a trip to Washington, D.C., and $300 for winning the contest. "Art is the way I can express myself. That's why I love art," Cortez said.
San Luis art teacher Lorenia Casaus said Cortez is extremely talented in the visual arts and will succeed in this area of study. "She is always trying her best and is willing to listen to others around her," Casaus wrote.
Cortez is a member of the Art Club and an art class cleaning volunteer. After graduation, her plan is to attend college and study animation.
Tannia Cortez
Few nominees for Student of the Year can say they have won a national contest, but San Luis High School senior Tannia Cortez can say just that.
An illustration Cortez created with colored pencils and acrylic paint recently won her an award from the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems, a federally funded project that seeks to close the achievement gap between students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
She was provided with a trip to Washington, D.C., and $300 for winning the contest. "Art is the way I can express myself. That's why I love art," Cortez said.
San Luis art teacher Lorenia Casaus said Cortez is extremely talented in the visual arts and will succeed in this area of study. "She is always trying her best and is willing to listen to others around her," Casaus wrote.
Cortez is a member of the Art Club and an art class cleaning volunteer. After graduation, her plan is to attend college and study animation.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career Arts
Emily Kuckuk
Emily Kuckuk said art is the universal language.
She said it gives her an opportunity to share feelings and ideas with people in ways everyone can understand.
Her favorite extracurricular activities include the Drama Club and the Thespians Club and she is a drum captain in Varsity Band.
Nicola Olsen, Yuma High School's drama director, said Kuckuk is a dedicated student, a talented actress and singer, and an insightful and creative director and writer. Band director Amanda Dallabetta called her an amazing team player who has the ability to elicit respect and lead the drum section.
She has earned academic awards including the Arizona State Thespian Scholarship. She received a superior scene rating at the Southern Arizona Acting Festival and an excellent rating there for a one-act play she wrote and directed.
Kuckuk is the daughter of Rob and Jenny Kuckuk
Her plans for the future are to attend a university in New York or Chicago and pursue a career in theater.
Emily Kuckuk
Emily Kuckuk said art is the universal language.
She said it gives her an opportunity to share feelings and ideas with people in ways everyone can understand.
Her favorite extracurricular activities include the Drama Club and the Thespians Club and she is a drum captain in Varsity Band.
Nicola Olsen, Yuma High School's drama director, said Kuckuk is a dedicated student, a talented actress and singer, and an insightful and creative director and writer. Band director Amanda Dallabetta called her an amazing team player who has the ability to elicit respect and lead the drum section.
She has earned academic awards including the Arizona State Thespian Scholarship. She received a superior scene rating at the Southern Arizona Acting Festival and an excellent rating there for a one-act play she wrote and directed.
Kuckuk is the daughter of Rob and Jenny Kuckuk
Her plans for the future are to attend a university in New York or Chicago and pursue a career in theater.
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