Zanita Juanita Ruybal – Antonito High School
Profile:
Zanita Ruybal is a high school senior at Antonito High School who currently holds a 4.0 GPA while being involved in sports and many activities. Ruybal’s academic achievements include National Honor Society and Honor Roll (all years); in 2022-2023 Academic Excellent Award – College Prep, Overall Namaste Award, Social Studies Top Performer, Junior Math Award; and in 2021- 2022 2nd Place State Destination Imagination, Published in Conejos Writers, ELA Excellence Top GPA 10th, U.S. History and Geometry awards. Ruybal is also active in Varsity Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Cross Country and Track. Ruybal is involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA), Knowledge Bowl Destination Imagination and volunteers for Family Foundations. Ruybal has been named Valedictorian for the graduating class of 2024.
Favorite Book: If He Had Been With Me – Lauren Nowlin
Favorite Movie: Only the Brave
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Music: Country
Future Career: State Trooper/Law Enforcement
Hero: My mom, Mandi Garcia because she stays strong; she is my motivation.
Favorite Hobby: Photography
Favorite Social Media Follow: TikTok
Words to live by: “All good things must come to an end.” — unknown.
Community Involvement: “National Honor Society community projects; Antonito Mental Health Committee, and Family Foundations.”
Why is Community involvement important? “It is important because doing little things in the community can make a big difference.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“bring smiles to others; help others find happiness.”
College of choice: Ruybal has been accepted at the following: University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Fort Lewis College, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and Adams State University.
