Yvette Cruz – Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)
Profile:
Yvette Cruz is a high school senior at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA) who currently holds a 4.2 GPA. Cruz is a determined student who conducts herself with integrity whose actions serve to motivate and inspire others. Cruz’ academic achievements include multiple Honor Roll awards, and multiple character awards, and participated in the Regional National History Day group project competition, group finished in the top 3. Cruz belongs to Cultures United Club, the Yearbook Club, National Honor Society and serves as Vice President. Cruz tutored freshmen at MESA, and volunteered at Goodwill, and the Valdez Perry Library. Cruz participated in Aquetza 2022 academic program at Colorado University – Boulder.
Favorite Book: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Favorite Movie: Spirited Away
Favorite Subject: Science
Favorite Music: R&B and SZA
Future Career: Medical Researcher
Hero: Spider-Man
Favorite Hobby: Playing video games and painting.
Favorite Social Media Follow: Instagram, Pinterest
Words to live by: “Nothing is ever lost in trying.” -Trinidad Garcia (my Mom)
Community Involvement: Volunteered at Goodwill, providing cleaning and clothes organization support. Volunteered at Valdez Perry Library, supporting library book hold and return functions.
Why is Community involvement important?
“Community involvement is very important because growing up my community helped me so much by offering a variety of resources, so giving back by trying to help others in my community in the same way I was helped.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“……make education, healthcare and higher education affordable and accessible to everyone.”
College of choice: “Colorado State University.” (Accepted)
