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Class Presidents Share Their Experiences as BGHS Bulldogs

YAHIR LOPEZ, SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT, classmates. Another great program that Barry very involved in activities that happened at school. BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL Goldwater offers is our Early College Program. In my Because of this, I made the decision to join the As a class of 2021 future graduate, I am glad to say sophomore year, I was encouraged by my cousins student government. This was the best decision I have I am graduating as a Barry Goldwater Bulldog. Ever to enroll. This was a major accomplishment for me ever made. It truly has prepared me for anything life since kindergarten, I knew Barry Goldwater was my when I was accepted into a program that pays for a throws at me. I have made so many great friends and designated high school and couldn’t wait to grow up whole year of college. have learned what it actually means to be a leader. and attend high school. My cousins and siblings all went through Deer Valley Unified School District Last year, I was comfortable enough to come out to I have worked hard to make sure all of my classmates (DVUSD) schools and they taught me to value this my friends, teachers, and the school. I have never felt have memorable experiences here at BGHS. In district’s education and the opportunities it would more accepted and free. This school includes students student government we get to plan events like prom, provide. Our parents weren’t able to attend school from all races, and is inclusive regardless of skin color, homecoming, and assemblies. We are such a diverse and have these same opportunities. sexual orientation, or religion. I feel well prepared to campus and have so many different clubs for students go out into the world, because this district and this to join. We also have our very own restaurant, Avenue Barry Goldwater offers some of the best programs in school gave me an opportunity to develop my skills. 27, which prepares students for management jobs. We the Valley, and I couldn’t wait to take advantage of I am so glad I made the decision to get involved on have many great CTE and fine arts classes that help all of these opportunities. As a freshman, I was eager campus. students find different careers that interest them. to participate in school events. I wanted to be part of student government, which was one of the best RYLEE HAMM, STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT, We also have different early college programs that decisions I have made. For the past three years, I have BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL truly make an impact on students’ futures. I am a held a president position in student government. I have Barry Goldwater High School has completely shaped part of the Puma Program, which is an early college learned how to work more efficiently with a team, my life and is very helpful when it comes to preparing program that allows students to take high school how to improve my communication, organization and me for the real world. and college classes at the same time. This program planning skills, as well as many other real life skills. helps students graduate early from college and allow All of my teachers want what’s best for my classmates them to get a feel for what college will really be like. Being a part of our student government has truly and me. They truly care about every single student Barry Goldwater High School truly is an amazing impacted my life. It has also filled my teenage that walks through their door. Since the first day school and has given me so many opportunities for years with endless memories that involve fellow of my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to be greatness.

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