Ammi Magana – East High School
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Ammi Magana is a high school senior at East High School who currently holds a 4.4 GPA. Magana’s academic achievements include Principal’s Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Academic Angels Honor Roll, Denver East Academic Letter and Seal of Biliteracy. Magana is involved in Latino Students United, Link Crew, Future Angels Crew, and Garden Club. Magana volunteers for Denver Community Works, Sending Sunshine, and La Luz Del Mundo. Magana demonstrates dedication and initiative, has strong communication skills, and exhibits creative talent in photography and visual story telling.
Favorite Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Favorite Movie: Notting Hill
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Music: Taylor Swift and/or Billy Joel.
Future Career: “Not sure but I hope to be doing something I love!”
Hero: “Both of my parents! Dalilah and José, they’ve taught me everything I know, and I love them forever.”
Favorite Hobby: “Nature walks.”
Favorite Social Media Follow: @earth on Instagram
Words to live by: “Time is the only real currency we have…. spend it well.” –Unknown
Community Involvement: Magana says, “I am actively involved in my church youth group, school clubs and in my service to the community.” Magana also makes greeting cards for senior citizens.
Why is Community involvement important? Magana adds, “Community involvement cre- ates amazing relationships but most importantly it spreads happiness and kindness where it’s needed most.”
If I could improve the world I would…
…. make sure everyone gave and received a genuine smile daily (smiling has so many benefits).”
College of choice: Magana has been accepted at University of Denver and University of Colorado at Denver.