Sara Marquez – Denver North High School
Profile:
Sara Marquez is a high school senior at North High School who currently holds a 4.8 GPA. Marquez’ academic achievements include Honor Roll, Spanish Honor Society, and National Honor Society. Marquez belongs to Student Board of Education, Young African American Latinx Leaders (YAALL) and volunteers for Groundwork Denver and Lincoln Hills Cares.
Favorite Book: The Memory Police – Yoko Ogawa
Favorite Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
Favorite Subject: Ethnic Studies
Favorite Music: Fiona Apple
Future Career: Marine Biologist/Researcher
Hero: Angela Davis
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Favorite Social Media Follow: @summerstravels
Words to live by: “Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership at that freed self was another.” – Toni Morrison
Community Involvement: Marquez has volunteered though Gardens for Groundworks planting trees; building rain gardens; created rain garden education with Lincoln Hill Cares; and volunteers through YAALL.
Why is Community involvement important? Marquez says, “I truly believe the phrase that “There is no such thing as liberation until we are all free.” Liberation is checking up on your neighbors and involving yourself with the health of your community.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“…. remove illegality regarding all immigrants, specifically ones seeking refuge or pushed out of their homes.”
College of choice: Marquez was accepted at Bowdoin College – Maine.
