Giovanna Martinez – Centauri High School
Profile
Giovanna Martinez is a high school senior at Centauri High School in La Jara, CO who currently holds a 4.138 GPA. Martinez is the recipient of Women in Engineering National Award and has been recognized by the College Board for hispanic students and rural students. Martinez is part of Health Science Student Organization (HOSA) and is in Studnet Council, the National Honor Society, is part of the Science Club and is on the varsity volleyball team.
Favorite Book: The entire Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling
Favorite Movie: The Maze Runner – James Dashner
Favorite Subject: Chemistry
Favorite Music: Zach Bryan
Future Career: Physicians Assistant
Hero: My mom, Nereyda Martinez
Favorite Hobby: Volleyball
Favorite Social Media Follow: TikTok
Words to live by: “The only way to fail is not to fight. So you fight until you can’t fight anymore.” – Amelia Shepherd
Community Involvement: Martinez has organized auctions for fundraisers and helped coordinate dinner for families in need. She has also help coordinate a coat drive for La Puente Soup Kitchen.
Why is Community Involvement important? “Because giving back to others is a part of what makes life special. It is our job to show compassion and help those in need.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“Strive to make healthcare more accessable to others despite their income.”
College of choice: Martinez would like to attend either the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of Colorado at Denver or the Colorado School of Mines
