Honor Graduates 2024-2025

Aiden Weiss

Aiden Weiss

· Attend the Honors College at Montana State University. Get a degree in biology, then go to med school. 

·  In five years, I see myself starting medical school, pursuing orthopedic surgery.

· My favorite memory at Aztec Schools is going on trips with the soccer team.

I have had many teachers that have meant a lot to me during my entire school career. Especially, I’d like to thank Mrs. Mckenzie, Mr. Moralez, Mr. Lorey, and Mrs. Hirsch. 

Lexie Kimball

Lexie Lane Kimball

· My plans for the next year include finishing my EMT basic class, completely my FireFighter Academy and then going into my advanced EMT Class.

· In five years, I see myself having a paramedic licensure working on a Fire Department as a medic/firefighter

· My favorite memory consists of my Junior year volleyball season, I had moved up and it was an overall good season and got to play with the best people including my best friend, Aubri

Overall all of my teachers have helped push me along and continue to achieve my goals, a special thanks to Mr Martinez for helping me pass math, Mrs hargis for being there for me with school and anything I needed, and thank you to Mrs Hawkins for helping push me for my career of the medical field.  

Bailey Clarence

Bailey Clarence

· I will be attending Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado, where I plan to major in Radiologic Sciences.

· In five years, I see myself graduated from college and working as a travel radiologic technologist, exploring new places.

· I’ve lived in Aztec my whole life, and some of my favorite memories include participating in community service projects through Aztec Schools. These experiences allowed me to give back to the community, build lasting friendships, and grow as a person.

I just want to say thank you to all my teachers, coaches, and especially my parents for always supporting me and pushing me to do my best. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me!

Kaleb Hales

Kaleb Hales

· I plan on attending UNM to study medicine.

· I see myself graduating from college as well as having my future career figured out.

· My favorite memory in high school is having lunch with my group every day, whether it was in Myers' class, off-campus, or even if we went nowhere and just hung out with each other.

I want to give a short thank you to a few teachers who have made an impact on my educational career. First, I wanna give a big thanks to Ryan Dee for always showing me love and support, making me feel like a valuable student. Next, I wanna give another thanks to Catherine Olson for always being there to help me stay on track, along with helping me decide what I wanna do with my future. Lastly, I want to thank Lisa Myers, who has had the most impact on my educational career by teaching me not to cut myself short and always try my best in everything I do, because not everything comes easily.

Kayte Delgado

Kayte Mayte Delgado Gutierrez

· I plan on going to San Juan College and getting into the esthetician program

· I see myself in 5 years already graduated from college, opening up my own business, and hopefully have met the love of my life.

· I must say that my favorite memory from attending Aztec Schools was having made a short film in Mr. Orr’s class and all my classmates showing me and the other writers support.

I would like to thank Mr.Orr for having me in his class. When I moved to Aztec my Sophomore year I didn’t know anyone and found it difficult trying to make friends. Thanks to his class, met so many amazing people and found people who shared my interests. I’m grateful for each school year and all the different friendships and memories I have made in each classroom. I’m thankful for every teacher I’ve had and wish them the best.

Misty Gamez

Misty Gamez

· I will be working on getting my Bachelors in Radiologic Sciences at Colorado Mesa University. 

· In the next five years, I see myself working at one of the hospitals in Colorado as a diagnostic mammographer

· My favorite memory at Aztec High School would be my sophomore year English class and laughing constantly with my friends. 

I would like to thank Catherine Olson for helping me every step of the way in my college readiness and always providing me opportunities! I would also like to thank Brooke Hawkins for being such an amazing teacher and always looking out for me as well. 

Kyle Vandruff

Kyle Vandruff

 · Over the next 2 years, I will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Veracruz Mexico.

· In the next 5 years, I see myself nearing the end of the mechanical engineering program at BYU Provo, Utah.

·  My favorite memory was attending All-State band my Junior year.

I am grateful for everyone who has helped me get here. I would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Goimarac, Mr. Swope, Ms. Postoak, Mr. Cranfill, Brother Danz, and my always supportive parents.

Brianna Work

Brianna Work

· I plan to attend Colorado Mesa University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, followed by a master’s degree in athletic training. 

· In five years, I see myself well into my graduate studies, working towards my master’s degree in athletic training while gaining hands-on experience through internships or assistantships. I’ll likely be learning and growing in the field, preparing for a career as a certified athletic trainer.

· One of my favorite memories from Aztec High School is competing in sports with my friends, especially attending state every year for track. I also had the honor of being the first from the north to participate in the Red vs. Green football game. As an aspiring athletic trainer, supporting athletes and learning about injury prevention on the sidelines was a unique experience. These moments, filled with teamwork and growth, are unforgettable parts of my high school journey.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of my teachers who have supported and guided me throughout my journey, helping me reach this point. Their dedication and encouragement have shaped me in countless ways. Most importantly, I want to thank Justin Segotta for showing me the excitement of athletic training. His influence has played a key role in my decision to pursue this path, and I’m grateful for the opportunities and insights he has provided along the way.

Gabrielle Litschke

Gabrielle Litschke

· My plans for next year are to attend the University of New Mexico as a BioChemistry major while pursuing my EMS license. 

· In five years, I see myself either in medical school or taking a gap year before then and working as an emergency responder in Boulder, Colorado. 

· My favorite memory from attending Aztec High School would have to be the opportunity to attend the National Student Council Conference Vision in Saint Louis, Missouri. I had the chance to grow my leadership and have fun with some of my best friends. 

Thank you to my friends and family for always supporting me through these past four years. A huge shout-out to Brooke Hawkins and Anna Strauss, who helped me explore myself outside of educational ways. 

Alexyn Candelaria

Alexyn Candelaria

· Plans for next year- go to school in the fall and study occupational therapy. 

· In five years, I see myself working with patients (OT) helping them regain their independence with their needs. 

· Favorite memory attending Aztec High School is being apart of the Aztec Softball program. 

Thank you to the teachers who have guided me through my educational journey. Your wisdom and dedication have made a long lasting impact on my growth. Special thank you to Josh French the special education teacher for all he does for his students including me. 

Moraes Johnson

Moraes Johnson

· My plan for next year is to further my education by going through SJC to start my journey toward obtaining my bachelor's degree in nursing.

· Hopefully, in 5 years I will have already gone through my prerequisites and be in my third year of the BSN program. By then, I hope I will be working in some medical facility here in Farmington, like at San Juan Regional Medical Center, under some internship or apprenticeship, like I have seen from college students who are working in the ER while attending SJC.

· My favorite memories from attending Aztec schools will always be any moment during my time while in Lydia Rippey and Park Avenue, as that was when I was just going through life with little worries. I made a lot of friends, especially during the after-school program that both schools had. They were there to help students catch up on make-up work, but afterwards, they always had activities that would be the highlight of it.

I would like to thank my teacher, Mrs. Trujillo, who has been my teacher for over 5 years now. I always enjoyed being in her class, especially for the Navajo Language classes, as she always had some activity in store for us that taught the language in a fun way. But it's not just that either, as she would also teach me a lot about my culture, showing the importance of it and the reason to care for it, which has stuck with me. But it does not end there, as she gave me inspiration and some direction on what I would like to do as I further my education. That being to obtain my BSN and hopefully to go further than that to expand my impact when helping people rather than just treating them. While at the same time helping give back to the reservation and hopefully have some sort of impact on them, and in terms of the preservation of the Navajo culture.

Kaylee Jones

Kaylee Jones

· I will be attending UNM and majoring in Political Science. 

· I see myself living somewhere else in the country, hopefully traveling, and having a successful career. 

· A favorite memory from AHS is going on Student Council trips - especially the VISION trips. One was in Collinsville, Illinois and the other was in Rio Rancho! 

I want to sincerely thank all of the teachers that have supported, guided, and inspired me these past 4 years as a student and individual! Your patience, encouragement, and belief in my potential made a huge impact. You helped shape me into who I am today. Without your support and belief in me, I wouldn't be where I am today or have achieved my goals.  Thank you for everything.

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Aralyn Goldsmith

· Next year, I will be attending the University of New Mexico to major in Political Science with a minor in Spanish.

· In five years, I envision myself in my last year of law school somewhere on the East Coast, working towards my goal of becoming an attorney.

· My favorite memory during my time at Aztec Schools is joining Ms. Martes’ student council at Koogler. It was an experience that not only allowed me to get more involved in the community but also helped me develop a love for learning, serving, and leading.

I want to thank my family for raising me into the person I am today, instilling in me strong morals, showing me what endless love truly means, and always supporting me in whatever venture I pursue. A special thank you to all of my teachers, coaches, and administrators over the years, especially Ms. Strauss, Ms. Robison, and Ms. Hahn at NMASC.

Daniel Hall

Daniel Hall

· Next year I plan to study mechanical engineering at University of New Mexico.

· In around 5 years I could see myself gaining experience working under a professional engineer in the southwest US.

· A favorite memory was at Koogler when half of the 7th grade students and teachers reassembled Mr. DiPaolo's classroom outside while Mr. Arpaler distracted him.

I'm grateful to every teacher I've had, the administrators, my counselors, my coaches, my parents, grandparents, sister, friends and everyone else who helped make school amazing.

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Andralyn Fraga

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Jacquelin Salas Rios

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