8 CLASS OF 2015 THE NEW MEXICAN Sunday, June 7, 2015
New Mexico School for the Arts “You have made us so proud — we know your successes will continue. Thank you for sharing these four wonderful years with us!” — Cindy Montoya, head of school, and Riis Gonzales, art institute director Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Joel Boyd and Principal Susan Lumley award diplomas at the ATC ceremony on May 20. ROBERT NOTT/THE NEW MEXICAN
Academy for Technology and the Classics Principal Susan Lumley’s message: “They are hopeful … filled with expectation … choosing what is noble rather than what is expedient … Such, then is the character of the young.” — Aristotle Valedictorian: Alexander Mojarrab Salutatorian: Lucas Boschelli Class officers: Samuel Lewis, student council president; Alexander Mojarrab, student council vice president Class flower: Sunflower Class quote: “Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here.” — Neil Gaiman Class song: “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons Sports accomplishments: Brian Farfan, NMADA Scholar Athlete of the Year, state qualifier in 800-meter relay; Conner Griswold, school record-holder in 3,200 meter and 1,600 meter, all-district cross-country and state qualifier; Ross Gyallay Pap, led the state in scoring and was voted first team all-district; Shannon McQuillan, co-captain of swim team; Jaret Saums, cross-country state qualifier, co-captain of swim team; Eliza Schaum, three state records in Olympic weightlifting and training; Jake Schmidt, all-district discus; Raina Wellman, All Harrier Cross-Country Athlete, state qualifier in 3,200 meter, NMADA Scholar Athlete of the Year. Girls crosscountry took second place at state championship; girls track and field team took second place at district championship Individual academic awards: Lucas Boschelli, Century Bank Super Scholar; Sabrina Cook, Project GUTS mentor, New Mexico National Center for Women and Information Technologies winner, National Center for Women and Information Technologies national runner-up; Josue Damian Martinez, Breakthrough Davis Scholar, Santa Fe Prevention Alliance Intern; Xinyue Dermin, Century Bank Super Scholar; Ros Gyallay Pap, ATC David Funck Scholar; Samuel Lewis National Merit semifinalist; Alexander Mojarrab, Century Bank Super Scholar; Liz Saenz Lozoya, Santa Fe Prevention Alliance Intern, Success Scholar, Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent’s Scholar; Jaret Saums, Eagle Scout; Raina Wellman, Coca Cola Scholar, Los Alamos Scholar Academic accomplishments: The Class of 2015 earned more than $3 million in grants and scholarships, and 100 percent of ATC’s graduating class applied to college.
Graduates Mariel Aldana Reece Angel Lucas Boschelli Erin Canon Sabrina Cook Josue Damian Martinez Xinyue Derman Brian Farfan Conner Griswold Sothearos Gyallay Pap Kayla Herzenberg
M. Jude Jochem Jacob Jones Nicholas Keller Ryan Kieffer Samuel Lewis Thomas McCauley Shannon McQuillan Alexander Mojarrab Tatiana Norbeck Angelica Pacheco Omar Pedroza Jasper Poppele Emma Potter Clarissa Rodriguez
Isaac Rodriguez Elizabeth Rodriguez Licano Emily Romero Liz Saenz Lozoya Jaret Saums Eliza Schaum Jake Schmidt Mallika Sengupta Corey Sullivan Sovannarak Tha Deja Thomas Raina Wellman
Robert Sandoval Bob – We are so proud of you! Love you, Grandma and your family
Valedictorian: Fiona Jensen-Hitch Salutatorian: Genevieve Conley Class flower: Eucalyptus Class song: “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root Accomplishments: Maggie King and Soledad Sanchez y Lucero were selected by the National Association for Music Education to participate in the All National Honor Ensembles. Five New Mexico students were selected to participate in this national “All State”-type ensemble. Academic accomplishments: 95 percent of students have been accepted into a higher education institution. Acceptances from 68 universities in 18 states and four countries. NMSA has been ranked as the 10th best high school in New Mexico. As of May, $5.4 million total has been offered to the senior class in scholarships and financial aid, an average of $122,000. Two full-ride scholarships offered: Colorado College ($240,000) and Smith College ($260,000). One student received $208,000 to attend Seattle University. One student received $200,000 to attend Boston University. NMSA graduate Isabella Aldana after the ceremony. COURTESY PHOTO
Graduates Isabella Aldana Madeleine Alley Rosemary Buscher Jessie Dickter Lorenza Friedrich Fiona Jensen-Hitch Gloria Luhman Madrone Matysiak Imeh McIver Jeremy Romero Telo Herzl Hoy Jakob Chavez Jende Cohen Genevieve Conley Desiree Herburger Nicolas Olrik Gabriella Ottersberg Enriquez Amy Rohr Soledad Sanchez y Lucero Richard Schmidt Louise Browne Farleigh Carson Isaiah Cordova Elizajane Davis Ghita Lemrabet Magdalena Malone Desirae Orr Robert Sandoval Hilsias Santos Lopez Anthony Sena Chloe Siegman Tatyana Stavrowsky William Benson Kendra Carmona Olivia Sabrina Civale Tasnim Clarke Sofia Howard Sarah Jones Stella Magestro R. McNatt Caitlin Mills-Flegal Emma Steinman Alma Valdez-Garcia Pilar Valenzuela
New Mexico School for the Arts seniors are honored at their graduation ceremony June 1. CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN
Tierra Encantada Charter School
“If you chop your own wood it warms you twice.” — Principal Daniel Benavidez Valedictorian: Jose Luis Reyes Salutatorian: David G. Rios Class flower: White Lily Class motto: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” — Theodore Roosevelt Class song: “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts Sports accomplishments: Our seniors participated individually and collectively in achieving: placement on the All-Star Volleyball North team, district champions and third place in state for girls volleyball, fifth place in state for boys basketball, second place in district in girls basketball, district champions in track and field, placement on all-district girls basketball team, and college recruiting for volleyball, basketball and lacrosse. Individual academic awards: Perla Olivas received a Bridge Scholarship to The University of New Mexico. Jose Luis Reyes received the Comcast Leadership Scholarship. Suzzette Tiscareno received a Bridge Scholarship to Eastern New Mexico. Alyssa Valdez received a Freshman Opportunity Scholarship from New Mexico Highlands University. Shania Wheeler received a Freshman Scholarship to New Mexico State University. Academic accomplishments: All of our seniors were accepted into a college or university. We also had nine students who graduated a year early.
Graduates Dominique V. Fresquez Stephanie M. Garcia Dezeree V. Gonzales Jazzmin Melissa Gonzalez Indira F. Guereque Lucette Noches Perla Olivas Jose Luis Reyes David G. Rios Adrianna M. Roybal Suzzette Tiscareno Marilyn Trejo Alyssa Valdez Shania Wheeler
Genevieve Conley
Noni Miller
Noni Miller
Sing always,
Congratulations Noni!! We applaud your achievements and wish you well on your next, great adventure. Love from your cousins Tobi and Mike
Congratulations Noni! We are so proud of you!! Master your destiny and GO RULE THE WORLD!! Love ~ Dad, Mom, G-Pa, Tala, Shane, Ahyuna & Talis
your beautiful voice ethereal. Thank you for the joy. Nancy H.
Why Rent When You Can Own?
2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes priced from the $160’s to the $190’s plus affordable homes priced at $91,930. First time buyers can move in for only $500 down using the MFA loan program.
Purchase a new home by June 30th and close by July 30th and receive an upgraded appliance package including refrigerator, washer and dryer!
Open 11-6 daily and by appointment
28 CarsOn Valley Way santa Fe Directions: south on Cerrillos road to avenida del sur, then left
505-428-0554
turquoisetrailhomes.com