Student of the Week – Emilie Gonzalez

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Emilie Ida GonzalezAntonito High School 

Photo courtesy: Emilie Gonzalez

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Emilie Gonzalez is a high school senior at Antonito High School who currently holds a cumulative 3.47 GPA. Gonzalez’s academic achievements include Honor Roll.  Gonzalez is a varsity cheerleader (Captain for 2 years) and a varsity athlete who participates in volleyball, and track. Gonzalez serves as Student Council President, and belongs to Girl Scouts of America, American Legion Junior Auxiliary (delegate at Girl State) and was previously a member of Antonito Mental Health Committee. Gonzalez plans to study Anthropology and Archeology and is passionate about research and understanding historical and present subcultures.

Favorite Movie:  Avatar 

Favorite Subject:  History

Favorite Music:  All genres

Future Career: Archaeologist or Historian

Hero: Jesus Christ

Favorite Hobby:  Traveling.

Favorite Social Media Follow: 
Instagram

Words to live by:
“Be Kind.”

Community Involvement: 
Gonzalez volunteers through South Conejos School District, Girl Scouts and the American Legion Junior Auxiliary.

Why is Community Involvement important? 
Gonzalez says, “Community Involvement is important because it shows a love of your community.  Being involved allows me to be a positive role model for others.” 

If I could improve the world I would…
“…. remove the evil from the world.”

College of choice:  Gonzalez has been accepted at the Oregon State University, Dominican University in California, Colorado Mesa University, Western Colorado University, Adams State University, and Portland University.

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