Johanna Castaneda Valdez

Tell us a little bit about yourself Involved in Yearbook, Photography, and Soccer.

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

My senior year has been the best year of my entire high school career. I am a photographer for sporting events and other extracurricular activities at my school. Being a photographer on the eld at games has helped me see the excitement when everyone is there and supporting the teams. I love photography and going to rivalry games. Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that? I want to help address mental health

Amy Pallares Thornton High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I am in IB Art which challenged me, but it helped me express myself in a creative way. After high school, I am attending Community College to major in Business and Finance.

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

Junior Homecoming was memorable because of my friend group and the vibes that other students brought to the dance. Another memory that was special to me was getting an award and recognition for my art. Art is my favorite class, and it meant a lot to me that people enjoyed my work.

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?

Issues that I am drawn to consist of inspiring individuals to nd their passion in life. I want to in uence others by opening my own Art Studio, so beginners can experiment with art materials and learn how to express themselves through their work.

In 20 years, I dream of opening my own tattoo shop, so I can create art for customers to admire tattoos that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives. I want to in uence people to let their creativity shine even if is not the path they had in mind.

(speci cally athletes) because I know that sports are a big role in a lot of people’s lives. Mental health is something that is very important, and people forget that athletes are humans. Athletes not addressing their mental health can impact their ability to perform as well as their relationships with others. For an athlete, dealing with mental health makes them more prone to burnout. Where do you see yourself in 20 years? I am not 100% sure where I see my life in 20 years, but I want to take it step by step, so I have the opportunity to travel the world as a photographer. But eventually nding a country I love and want to live in for the rest of my life is important to me. I do hope that I have a career that I love, and am passionate about.

Zoe Weickum Thornton High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself health makes burnout.

I am currently in Yearbook and Art class at ornton High School. I enjoy creating jewelry and drawing. After high school, I plan to attend school at Elevate Salon to be an Esthetician.

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

I have a lot of memories from attending Young Life because I met new people from di erent schools, learned how to connect with people that were di erent than me, and I could be myself around them.

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 am drawn to helping individuals determine who they are. I use artwork to encourage them to nd their true self and express their feelings. I address it by sharing my artwork with others.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

Working my dream job as an Esthetician, living every day to the fullest, and making sure I am nancially stable to do the things in life that make me happy.