Hasta La Vista

As someone who always keeps in mind that tomorrow isn’t promised, having the opportunity to graduate is something that I am endlessly proud of myself for. School has always been a top priority for me, especially as the child of two parents who didn’t have the same opportunities at their disposal. However, I can’t imagine finally having to say goodbye to a school that hasspoon-fed me up until now. The guidance I’ve received from my teachers and counselors is something that I will never be able to repay.

​My accomplishments have taken time and effort, but it’s all been worthwhile. Hard work does indeed pay off. I have earned the honor of being Fresno High’s ASB President, working alongside people who I believe are the very backbone of this school’s culture and community. I also am very honored to have been a mentor in the EL Peer Mentoring Program here at Fresno High. I have been awarded the FUSD scholarship, which I could not be more grateful for as a low-income student. Furthermore, my biggest accomplishment, and a milestone within my lifetime is receiving admission to the University of California, Berkeley!Knowing that a school of such prestige picked me out of a pool of 125,000 applicants as someone who would succeed in their STEM program makes me feel accomplished representing Fresno High. I’m glad that I am able to say that I have had the most amazing teachers in the Fresno Unified School District that I could ask for.

​Along with the people around me, I don’t believe that I could have done any of it on my own. I am in debt to my parents who have shown me guidance. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me!