the colleges I applied for I was accepted to, from HBCUs to ASU! Near and far! This decision has been really tough for me! I also received scholarship offers from several schools and some volleyball offers! It’s exciting and life changing! I have to make a decision soon! What is your ultimate career goal? My ultimate goal is to become a nurse and eventually work as a pediatric nurse. How long have you lived in Maricopa? I was born in California but moved to Maricopa when I was just 2 years old and never left! Community you live in? Rancho El Dorado Favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway Academy? The people. Hands down! I’ve been at Pathway since second grade. I look around now and I still see a lot of the same people and a handful of the same teachers/staff. Mr. Salaz! Mrs. Bandin! Mrs. Lopez! Coach Holley! And of course Mrs. Margerum! My biggest supporters inside and outside of the classroom! One of the ones I miss the most that is no longer here on campus. You will never find people like the people at Pathway. Favorite place or thing to do in Maricopa? I love getting together with friends and going to play sand volleyball at our Copper Sky sand courts while having music playing and just letting the time pass by!
Maricopa for 15 years. My family lived in North Carolina until I was 2, when we moved to Arizona.
Favorite place or thing to do in Maricopa? My favorite thing to do in Maricopa is be at home where I can relax from the trees with my dog.
Community you live in? Glennwilde
Favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway Academy? My favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway is the teachers and coaches. They are always looking out for what’s best for the students and fighting for the proper equipment and proper opportunities for them so they can succeed. Favorite place or thing to do in Maricopa? One of my favorite things to do in Maricopa is wander through the festivals that are put on every so often; the salsa festival for example. I find it fun to meander through the rows of 10-by-10s seeing what people are selling, everything from jewelry or food to insurance and massages. These local events are always fun to go to.
ALIYAH RIVERA
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory of high school is when I would cheer for football games. Before the games started we would have a bunch of girls help make the tear-away banners for the boys to run through. Every home game they would run on through the banners, one time during my freshman year we forgot to make little slits in the banner so it was easy to break and the boys just ran into the paper. It didn’t break so they had to try again, I thought it was funny how a large paper banner stood in their way. What’s next? After high school, I plan on going to Flagstaff to attend NAU for psychology. What is your ultimate career goal? My ultimate goal is to become a Therapist or a Psychiatrist. I haven’t decided yet. How long have you lived in Maricopa? I lived in Maricopa for 14 years. I had a chance to see this place grow and change into the city we see today.
CAMRYN TAYLOR
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is when I had the opportunity to participate in a play under the direction of Mr. Goodrum at A+ Charter School. What’s next? I am currently undecided between three schools. I have received multiple scholarship offers and I am deciding between Howard University, Seattle University and the University of Arizona. How long have you lived in Maricopa? I have lived in Maricopa for 10 years. I am originally from Washington.
Community you live in? Rancho El Dorado
DESTINY MARGERUM
What is your favorite memory from high school? There is so many I could pick from but I would have to say the last six years I’ve played volleyball. I’ve learned leadership, accountability and gained the best life long friends. What’s next? I plan on going to college. Who knew choosing one would be so hard? Most of
Favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway Academy? My favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway has been the staff. I have received great mentorship from my teachers. Favorite place or thing to do in Maricopa? My favorite place in Maricopa is Dutch Bros.
Community you live in? Senita
Favorite thing about Sequoia Pathway Academy? My favorite thing about Sequoia is the small size of our population. It allows me to make stronger bonds with teachers and participate in school activities.
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