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Student of the Week – Alyson Velasquez

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Alyson Velasquez – East High School

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Alyson Velasquez is a high school senior at East High School who currently holds a 3.047 GPA. Velasquez is the recipient of the A+ Angels Scholarship and the Biliteracy Seal. Velasquez donates her time by volunteering for Food Bank of the Rockies where she helps distribute donated groceries to families in need.

Favorite Book: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone -J.K. Rowling

Favorite Movie: Walkout

Favorite Subject: History

Favorite Music: Mexican Music

Future Career: Law/Forensic/Criminal/Buisness

Hero: Both mom & dad

Favorite Hobby: Outdoor activities

Favorite Social Media Follow: Instagram – Donut Media

Words to live by: “Success is no accident. it is hard work perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice & most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – unknown

Community Involvement: Alyson Velasquez donates her time as a volunteer for Food Bank of the Rockies.

Why is Community Involvement important? “Community Involvement is important, because it makes a difference in society. It also helps build character, and teaches social responsibility skills.”

If I could improve the world I would…

“Find a way to help those in poverty. I would love to help people around the world.”

College of choice: New York University, University of California at Los Angeles, the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

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