Eymi Velazquez Vazquez – Denver East High School
Profile:
Eymi Velazquez Vazquez is a high school senior at Denver East High School who currently holds a 3.454 GPA. Vazquez is very busy as a varsity cheerleader, yearbook editor, Students Unidad lead officer, and as a volunteer and fundraiser. Vazquez academic achievements include National Honor Society, Seal of Biliteracy and was nominated and accepted to teach English classes in the Dominican Republic. Vazquez belongs to Latinos Student Unidad, Angels for Animals, Culturas y Colores, Avid and was also in Girl Scouts. Vazquez often volunteers at immigration centers. Vazquez wrote a children’s book titled, “Cecilia and Friends”.
Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling
Favorite Movie: Echo – Dave Green
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Music: Reggaeton (Bad Bunny!)
Future Career: Veterinarian
Hero: Frida Kahlo
Favorite Hobby: Visual Arts
Favorite Social Media Follow: Instagram
Words to live by: “Cómo, cuándo y dónde antes muerta que sencilla.”
Community Involvement: Volunteers for Maxxfund (animal shelter) and helped deliver Thanksgiving gift cards to families in need, cleaned up the Denver downtown streets. WhileintheDominicanRepublic, Vazquez not only taught English to a class of 30 students but also provided support as needed and cleaned up an orphanage.
Why is Community involvement important? “Community involvement is because it provides opportunities for community members to contribute to public decision and educating communities on policy issues that impact their everyday lives.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“change how immigrants are treated and improve or promote better ways to deal with these situations.”
College of choice: “Colorado State University.”
