Nakyla Navares – Antonito High School
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Nakyla Navares is a high school senior at Antonito High School who currently holds a 3.8 GPA. Navares’ academic achievements include Honor Roll, English Honor Roll and National Honor Society. Navares participates as a Varsity Cheerleader, and in Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Basketball. Navares has earned her CNA Certification and is working towards her Medical Assistant Certification all while attending High School. Navares will be Salutatorian for the Class of 2026.
Favorite Book: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Music: Hip Hop/Rap, Drake
Future Career: Pediatric Nurse
Hero: My grandma, Lulu Trujillo and my mom, Jenny Olivas
Favorite Hobby: Listening to music and enjoying the outdoors.
Favorite Social Media Follow: Instagram
Words to live by: “People change and things go wrong, but just remember life goes on.” – Mac Miller
Community Involvement: Navares volunteers for Town Clean up, Literacy Night for Kids and through the National Honor Society.
Why is Community Involvement important? Navares says, “Community Involvement is important because it shows you care about where you live and the people around you.”
If I could improve the world, I would…
“…. create more empathy and understanding amongst people. Many of todays’ problems would be solved if everyone could see and appreciate other perspectives.”
College of choice: Navares has been accepted at the University of Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo, Adams State University, Memphis State University, and Miami University.
