Paloma Oteiza – East High School
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Paloma Oteiza is a senior at East High School who currently holds a 4.0 GPA. Oteiza has received the College Board National Hispanic Recognition award as well as being an AP Scholar with honors. Oteiza has received the Seal of Biliteracy, and has made the Principal’s Honor Roll and has received Denver East Academic Letter. Oteiza is also part of the book club and ultimate frisbee.
Favorite Book: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Favorite Movie: Harold and Maude
Favorite Subject: Science
Favorite Music: Eclectic
Future Career: Teacher
Hero: Ms. Hanson, my chemistry teacher.
Favortie Hobby: Baking
Favorite Social Media Follow: Instagram
Words to live by: “Be gentle with yourself, you’re doing the best you can.”
Community Involvement: Oteiza volunteers her time peer tutoring, and is part of the youth advisory council of Gary Comunnity Ventures.
Why is Community Involvement important? “Community Involvement is important because, it is important to give back to the people who have supported you. Especially now during COVID as it is necessary to support one another.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“I would work to make good learning/academics more accessible to all students.”
College of choice: Oteiza would like to attend the University of Rochester.
