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Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Arts
Jenn Gibbs
Jenn Gibbs said that the thing she likes most about her subject field is, even though someone tells her what to do, she is able to determine the outcome when working on one of her ceramics projects.
Holly Hendrick-Jones, her ceramics instructor at Cibola High School, said Gibbs' creativity will be a wonderful asset as she advances beyond high school. Hendrick-Jones said hard work is Gibbs' middle name. She describes the teen as focused, motivated and intent on soaking up information so she can succeed.
Gibbs is a member of the Art Club, Varsity Band and 4-H. She is the daughter of Valerie Gibbs and the granddaughter of Rose Gibbs.
She won first place in Cibola's art show, was section leader for brass in Varsity Band and is the only baritone in the Cibola Honor Band.
Jenn Gibbs
Jenn Gibbs said that the thing she likes most about her subject field is, even though someone tells her what to do, she is able to determine the outcome when working on one of her ceramics projects.
Holly Hendrick-Jones, her ceramics instructor at Cibola High School, said Gibbs' creativity will be a wonderful asset as she advances beyond high school. Hendrick-Jones said hard work is Gibbs' middle name. She describes the teen as focused, motivated and intent on soaking up information so she can succeed.
Gibbs is a member of the Art Club, Varsity Band and 4-H. She is the daughter of Valerie Gibbs and the granddaughter of Rose Gibbs.
She won first place in Cibola's art show, was section leader for brass in Varsity Band and is the only baritone in the Cibola Honor Band.
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Career-Arts
Luis Alberto Alcala
Luis Alberto Alcala, who likes subtractive sculpture and architectural designing, has earned the arts award.
Antelope Union High School art teacher Diane Hatch stated in her nomination letter that Alcala has "very strong visual intelligence. He has the unique ability of pulling ideas out of his head and elaborating on them. Many of his ideas have a mathematical quality and precision. In many ways, he reminds me of the Dutch artist, M.C. Escher. Technically and creatively, Luis produces wonderful pieces."
Alcala is active in soccer and the Key Club. He is the son of Heracleo and Veronica Alcala.
He plans to receive an associate's degree in engineering at Arizona Western College and then transfer to a university to specialize in electronics engineering.
Career-Arts
Luis Alberto Alcala
Luis Alberto Alcala, who likes subtractive sculpture and architectural designing, has earned the arts award.
Antelope Union High School art teacher Diane Hatch stated in her nomination letter that Alcala has "very strong visual intelligence. He has the unique ability of pulling ideas out of his head and elaborating on them. Many of his ideas have a mathematical quality and precision. In many ways, he reminds me of the Dutch artist, M.C. Escher. Technically and creatively, Luis produces wonderful pieces."
Alcala is active in soccer and the Key Club. He is the son of Heracleo and Veronica Alcala.
He plans to receive an associate's degree in engineering at Arizona Western College and then transfer to a university to specialize in electronics engineering.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Arts
Kendra Alsum
With her musical talents, it's no wonder people are singing the praises of Kendra Alsum, a senior at Calvary Baptist Church.
Alsum was nominated for the arts award by Laila Meyers, because she demonstrates creativity through her artistic abilities.
"Her artistic expression through art and music serves as an encouragement to others," he wrote in her nomination form. "She also excels in music competitions and has received awards in vocal competitions."
Alsum, who wants to eventually attend beauty school, has won four awards for her singing this year, including a fourth place in solo, second place in trio singing and two second-place finishes in duet. Her parents are Ken and Tammy Alsum.
When not singing in school musicals, Alsum takes private voice lessons and enjoys being a member of her church's praise team.
She plans to attend beauty school at Corban College in Salem, Ore.
Kendra Alsum
With her musical talents, it's no wonder people are singing the praises of Kendra Alsum, a senior at Calvary Baptist Church.
Alsum was nominated for the arts award by Laila Meyers, because she demonstrates creativity through her artistic abilities.
"Her artistic expression through art and music serves as an encouragement to others," he wrote in her nomination form. "She also excels in music competitions and has received awards in vocal competitions."
Alsum, who wants to eventually attend beauty school, has won four awards for her singing this year, including a fourth place in solo, second place in trio singing and two second-place finishes in duet. Her parents are Ken and Tammy Alsum.
When not singing in school musicals, Alsum takes private voice lessons and enjoys being a member of her church's praise team.
She plans to attend beauty school at Corban College in Salem, Ore.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Arts
Claudia Reveles
Claudia Reveles, nominated for the art award, says she loves the freedom to express herself through color and shape.
In a letter of nomination, Yuma Catholic High School teacher Cortni Sinz wrote that Reveles "has always sought academic challenges, not taking the easy road, and is able to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the world around here at a high cognitive level. Often student artists will gravitate toward their aptitude, never pushing their limits; however, Claudia continually seeks to challenge herself."
Reveles is the daughter of Claudia and Gerardo Reveles.
Her extracurricular activities include academic decathlon and healthcare career exploration. She also serves as a catechism helper and teacher at her church. She has been a recipient of the honor roll award.
She plans to attend the University of Arizona or travel as an exchange student to Argentina.
Claudia Reveles
Claudia Reveles, nominated for the art award, says she loves the freedom to express herself through color and shape.
In a letter of nomination, Yuma Catholic High School teacher Cortni Sinz wrote that Reveles "has always sought academic challenges, not taking the easy road, and is able to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the world around here at a high cognitive level. Often student artists will gravitate toward their aptitude, never pushing their limits; however, Claudia continually seeks to challenge herself."
Reveles is the daughter of Claudia and Gerardo Reveles.
Her extracurricular activities include academic decathlon and healthcare career exploration. She also serves as a catechism helper and teacher at her church. She has been a recipient of the honor roll award.
She plans to attend the University of Arizona or travel as an exchange student to Argentina.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career-Arts
Diana Renteria
A love for drawing and painting has earned Diana Renteria a nomination for the arts award.
Renteria is a student at San Pasqual High School.
"She has demonstrated her artistic ability in painting watercolors, the most difficult (medium)," teacher George Ferguson wrote in his nomination letter. "Diana's subject of choice is floral painting."
Renteria's art was recently submitted into the 51st Congressional Arts Competition: An Artistic Discovery, an event held each year for students in San Diego and Imperial counties.
She is the daughter of Santiago and Cecilia Renteria.
Renteria's activities at school have included the San Pasqual Associated Student Council, Avid, Strong Hearts Native Society and the Mestizo Club.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College and pursue a career in law enforcement.
Diana Renteria
A love for drawing and painting has earned Diana Renteria a nomination for the arts award.
Renteria is a student at San Pasqual High School.
"She has demonstrated her artistic ability in painting watercolors, the most difficult (medium)," teacher George Ferguson wrote in his nomination letter. "Diana's subject of choice is floral painting."
Renteria's art was recently submitted into the 51st Congressional Arts Competition: An Artistic Discovery, an event held each year for students in San Diego and Imperial counties.
She is the daughter of Santiago and Cecilia Renteria.
Renteria's activities at school have included the San Pasqual Associated Student Council, Avid, Strong Hearts Native Society and the Mestizo Club.
She plans to attend Arizona Western College and pursue a career in law enforcement.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Arts
Britni Dodd
Britni Dodd said she likes the arts because she loves to create. She said it's like exercising her brain.
Stacy Blackmer-Blomquist, a teacher at Vista Alternative School, said Dodd is driven by a need to know and understand and that she strives for excellence in all tasks. Unlike most teenagers, she said Dodd looks at life from a big-picture perspective. Dodd is in touch with current events.
She reads the newspaper every day and incorporates what she's learned into her artwork.
Dodd is a thespian and a member of the Drama Club and Improvisation Club and is involved in production and performance. She is involved in Mainstage Plays and has been honored as a Goal Setter at Vista.
She is the daughter of Chuck and Cathy Dodd.
After high school she plans to attend Arizona Western College and then perhaps continue her education at an art school.
Britni Dodd
Britni Dodd said she likes the arts because she loves to create. She said it's like exercising her brain.
Stacy Blackmer-Blomquist, a teacher at Vista Alternative School, said Dodd is driven by a need to know and understand and that she strives for excellence in all tasks. Unlike most teenagers, she said Dodd looks at life from a big-picture perspective. Dodd is in touch with current events.
She reads the newspaper every day and incorporates what she's learned into her artwork.
Dodd is a thespian and a member of the Drama Club and Improvisation Club and is involved in production and performance. She is involved in Mainstage Plays and has been honored as a Goal Setter at Vista.
She is the daughter of Chuck and Cathy Dodd.
After high school she plans to attend Arizona Western College and then perhaps continue her education at an art school.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Foreign Language
Rudy Baker
Rudy Baker, Kofa High School senior, likes "not only being able to learn another language, but being able to better understand another culture."
Roger Ramirez nominated him and wrote Baker "made great strides in my Spanish II Class. He has really put his best into learning the language and has come out shining and is one of my best students today."
The son of Rudy and Christina Baker, he has received the Arizona State University Provost Award, the Wildcat Excellence Award and was a Mr. Kofa candidate. Baker is also active in sports, including varsity football, baseball and track.
He plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering at Arizona State University.
Rudy Baker
Rudy Baker, Kofa High School senior, likes "not only being able to learn another language, but being able to better understand another culture."
Roger Ramirez nominated him and wrote Baker "made great strides in my Spanish II Class. He has really put his best into learning the language and has come out shining and is one of my best students today."
The son of Rudy and Christina Baker, he has received the Arizona State University Provost Award, the Wildcat Excellence Award and was a Mr. Kofa candidate. Baker is also active in sports, including varsity football, baseball and track.
He plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering at Arizona State University.
Sun Scholar 2007: Foreign Language
Princes Lopez
Princes Lopez said she enjoys her subject area because, no matter where she goes, Spanish is being spoken. She said she feels privileged to understand what other people are trying to say and that class allows her to show respect by speaking Spanish properly.
Her Spanish teacher at Cibola High School, Blanca Murrieta, said Lopez is one of her most motivated students and that she values the importance of being literate in both English and Spanish.
Lopez was a volunteer for the 2006 Florida Special Olympics in Miami, a Heroes Club member and a volunteer teacher's helper at her church. She is the daughter of Maximino and Hortencia Lopez.
She plans to attend college right after high school and earn a bachelor's degree in human resources and management.
Princes Lopez
Princes Lopez said she enjoys her subject area because, no matter where she goes, Spanish is being spoken. She said she feels privileged to understand what other people are trying to say and that class allows her to show respect by speaking Spanish properly.
Her Spanish teacher at Cibola High School, Blanca Murrieta, said Lopez is one of her most motivated students and that she values the importance of being literate in both English and Spanish.
Lopez was a volunteer for the 2006 Florida Special Olympics in Miami, a Heroes Club member and a volunteer teacher's helper at her church. She is the daughter of Maximino and Hortencia Lopez.
She plans to attend college right after high school and earn a bachelor's degree in human resources and management.
Sun Scholar 2007: Foreign Language
Raul Sanchez
Raul Sanchez said he likes his subject because he will be able to use it throughout his life.
Ivone Leal has Sanchez in her Spanish for Fluent Speakers class at Yuma High School. She said he possesses the natural talent to succeed and has worked hard to balance his academic success and his athletic abilities.
She describes him as having a solid work ethic and radiating enthusiasm and fervor. He plays football and runs track and is a tutor at Gwyneth Ham School.
He has earned both Player of the Week and Player of the Month honors.
He is the son of Maria and Cameron MacArthur.
After graduation, he plans to attend Arizona State University to major in political science. He wants to become a lawyer some day.
Raul Sanchez
Raul Sanchez said he likes his subject because he will be able to use it throughout his life.
Ivone Leal has Sanchez in her Spanish for Fluent Speakers class at Yuma High School. She said he possesses the natural talent to succeed and has worked hard to balance his academic success and his athletic abilities.
She describes him as having a solid work ethic and radiating enthusiasm and fervor. He plays football and runs track and is a tutor at Gwyneth Ham School.
He has earned both Player of the Week and Player of the Month honors.
He is the son of Maria and Cameron MacArthur.
After graduation, he plans to attend Arizona State University to major in political science. He wants to become a lawyer some day.
Sun Scholar 2007: Career - Foreign Language
Antonio De Jesus Castillo
Antonio De Jesus Castillo, a senior at San Luis High School, has a weighted grade-point average of 4.1356 and is ranked ninth in his class. He is learning to speak German because he says mastering another language will provide him advantages over others. "Germany's a country with a rich culture. I would like to visit it one day," he said.
Teacher Wendy DeBano says Castillo is the most accomplished student in her German II class and frequently helps other students in the class to learn the often complex language. "He not only understands concepts quickly but also works diligently to master the language," DeBano wrote in her nomination letter for Castillo. "His knowledge of vocabulary, complex grammatical structures and cultural phenomena is outstanding."
He is the son of Antonio and Norma Castillo.
Castillo helped to organize the school's Science Night during his junior year and tutored students in math after school. He plans to attend Arizona State University and pursue a degree in computer engineering.
Antonio De Jesus Castillo
Antonio De Jesus Castillo, a senior at San Luis High School, has a weighted grade-point average of 4.1356 and is ranked ninth in his class. He is learning to speak German because he says mastering another language will provide him advantages over others. "Germany's a country with a rich culture. I would like to visit it one day," he said.
Teacher Wendy DeBano says Castillo is the most accomplished student in her German II class and frequently helps other students in the class to learn the often complex language. "He not only understands concepts quickly but also works diligently to master the language," DeBano wrote in her nomination letter for Castillo. "His knowledge of vocabulary, complex grammatical structures and cultural phenomena is outstanding."
He is the son of Antonio and Norma Castillo.
Castillo helped to organize the school's Science Night during his junior year and tutored students in math after school. He plans to attend Arizona State University and pursue a degree in computer engineering.
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