Zoey

Wilson Legacy High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I’m Zoey Wilson and I am a senior attending Legacy High School. During my years here I’ve enjoyed dancing and doing theatre inside & outside of school. After high school, I plan on majoring in both Dance & Psychology.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

During my time at Legacy, I have made so many memories within theatre but the most ful lling one was playing the lead role of Ariel in Footloose the Musical. Amazingly enough, I was able to leave a huge impact on people of color and express to them that there is a great big stage up there waiting for them too. ey can do anything they set their mind to, no matter what the challenge.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address post-graduation and how do you plan to do that?

I have always wanted to help people in any way possible and in both of my majors, I can do that. I want to keep inspiring others and change the world for the better. I want to encourage people to not merely survive in our already complex society but to live and prosper to the fullest. To do that, I want to create an accessible, cost-e ective and safe space for all dancers so they can express themselves and be comfortable in their own skin. Life is already di cult but I’m hoping I can make it a little easier.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years, I see myself doing what I love with the people I love and truly living the life that I have worked so hard for. By creating a non-pro t arts program where I will be able to share my passion for dance and create a safe, low-cost program for kids from all walks of life. Overall, I hope to tour and travel with a dance company within the performing arts, as well as leave my mark by helping people in the way I always knew I could.

Manny Aguilar Prairie View High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I have been in the photography club in the past. I have participated in boxing, soccer and wrestling. I have worked on the yearbook, taking photos and conducting interviews. I plan to attend college and start a small business doing photography. I also hope to establish a career as a Wildlife Biologist. What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

I was at a homecoming football game. I was there mostly to take photos for the yearbook. Being there and seeing people cheering for the same thing was a really cool experience. I love the feeling of community coming together and being united.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address post-graduation and how do you plan to do that?

I feel very strongly that homeless veterans should not exist. Many veterans have served this country, often sac-

Iliana Balderas Northglenn High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I want to go to college to become a medical assistant. I would like to thank counselor Danielle Chavez for the amazing support, for being patient and for helping me nd what interests me the most. I knew from the start I wanted to go to college because I would be the rst to graduate high school and go to college from my family. I want to make my parents proud because they came to this country with nothing and always made sure I had it all. I want to make my parents proud. Seeing them happy gives me life!

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

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ri cing everything, and are just left to live on the streets without shelter, food, or help. All e orts should be made to get every single veteran o the streets and into facilities where they are safe and given any care that is needed. is is nothing less than they deserve. I hope someday to be able to volunteer in some capacity with the VA or some other organization that helps veterans.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years, I see myself being very busy with a family and a successful career in wildlife biology, as well as working as a photographer and working with veterans. I am optimistic that I will have a very full life that enables me to give back to the world.

e best memory of high school would have to be my senior year. My senior year I really started appreciating everyone around me, from my teachers that do so much for me and all of their students. I will always remember creating new amazing friendships that I hope to have in the future.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that?

To do my part in making society a better place, I will continue to be the good person I am and try to in uence the people around me to do the same. Being a good person will pay o at the end of the day. I will also plan on making society a better place with my future career. Ever since I was little I have always wanted a job that was going to help people feel better and happy, and as a medical assistant, I will always make sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years I hope to be a stable medical assistant with a family and my dream home!