Student of the Week – Zia Esquibel

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Zia Esquibel – Denver North High School

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Zia Esquibel is a high school senior at North High School who currently holds a 4.905 GPA. Esquibel’s academic achievements include National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Student Voice & Leadership, National Hispanic Recognition Award, Academic All State First Team, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, and Seal of Biliteracy.  Esquibel is an athlete who participates in Varsity Tennis, finalist in 4A Girls Tennis Regional Championship; and Varsity Volleyball (serves as captain), DPS 3A League Volleyball Champion and belongs to the Juggernaut Volleyball Club, competing in Regional and National levels.

Favorite Book: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Childs

Favorite Movie: Little Women – directed by Greta Gerwig

Favorite Subject:  Ethnic Studies

Favorite Music: Pop

Future Career: Aerospace Engineer

Hero: My grandparents

Favorite Hobby: Playing Tennis

Favorite Social Media Follow: @thatgirlwiththecurlyhair

Words to live by: “I am my ancestors “wildest dreams.”

Community Involvement: Esquibel belongs to the Student Board of Education and volunteers for Denver Feed-a-Family in honor of Daddy Bruce Randolph, and Electrical Workers Minority Caucus.

Why is Community involvement important? Esquibel says, “Community involvement is important to me as it promotes self-growth and helps create a better foundation in my community.”

If I could improve the world I would…

“…. want people to have more empathy for each other.”

College of choice: Esquibel has been accepted at the University of Colorado – Boulder.

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