High School. Her parents are Jim Maez and Margaret
Sanchez-Maes. Her school activities include MESA,
National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Speech and
Debate, Chemistry Olympiad, FIRST Robotics and
the Chess Club. In addition, she is a member of the
Symphony Orchestra, Cross Country team and Math
team. Sophia is also a Mayor’s Top Teen 2013-2014.
Her hobbies include recreational mathematics, writing,
hiking and playing the violin. Sophia is also active in
several school and community projects. Her goal is to
pursue a doctorate degree in a STEM field.
Elena Maria Davidson is a junior at Las Cruces High.
Her parents are Dean and Carmen Davidson.
Elena’s school activities include MESA, National
Honor Society, History Club and Theatre. She
received an Academic Letter in 2012, an Academic
Pin in 2013, three 4-H awards at the County, State and
National levels, and Best New Talent Award-LCHS
Theatre 2013. Elena is a LCHS Peer Tutor in math and
science, and volunteers in various church and community
projects. Her interests and hobbies include 4-H, theatre,
Church teen youth group, watching old movies, history
and traveling. Elena’s goals are to graduate in the top 10%
of her class at LCHS, pursue degrees in Computer Science,
Engineering or Public policy field.
Susana Navarro is a senior at Centennial High School.
She is a member of MESA and was an Honor Roll and
National Honor Society Member 2008 – 2010. Susana
earned a Certificate of Excellence and Student of the
Year Award in 2010, Certificate of Achievement in 2011,
Centennial Academic Award in 2013 and a Culinary
Arts Certification. She is also a member of the South
West Fright Festival and does costume and make-up design.
Her interests and hobbies include singing, dancing, pottery,
serving others, culinary arts and print making. She volunteers
at the El Caldito Soup Kitchen, and is active in various
community projects.
John Paul Andersen is a junior at Arrowhead ??? High School.
His parents are Paul K. Andersen and M. Ginger Scarbrough.
John Paul is a straight ‘A’ Honor Roll student, who is the
Recipient of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce Recognition
Award for Academic Achievement. He is active in the Boy
Scouts, community band and a Youth group at church. His
hobbies and interests include reading, playing the bassoon,
singing and acting. John Paul’s immediate goal is to achieve
a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
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