Congratulations Class of 2021 Hermanitas!
Adiana Cordova
Graduating from: Early College Academy
High School Accomplishments: Student Government, Generation Justice at KUNM
Post-Graduation Plans: I plan on attending UNM but haven't decided on a major yet. I'm debating between Linguistics, Speech Pathology, or Criminology.
What did you enjoy about being an Hermanita?: I enjoyed the events and fun gatherings we were able to have before COVID-19 (and the virtual Tuesday crafting meets). I also was glad to receive guidance during my high school years and meet new people with similar long-term interests to my own.
Who would you like to thank?: The person I would want to thank the most would be my mom. She has always been there to support me through thick and thin. I've always known I could rely on her for anything. She's been a big help in keeping me on track and motivated.
Alicia Gutierrez
Graduating from: College and Career High Magnet School
High School Accomplishments: MEChA Club, Yearbook, Cheerleading, UNM Upward Bound, Dual Credit Student
Post-Graduation Plans: I plan on attending the University of New Mexico and major in Biology to become an optometrist someday.
What did you enjoy about being an Hermanita?: I enjoyed the amount of support that is given being an Hermanita and I enjoyed Tuesday nights spending time with people and doing crafts.
Who would you like to thank?: My mother for being there for me in every way she could. (taking me to school, getting me supplies, coming to my events). My prima Selene for supporting me and believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. And my father for always being someone to vent my problems to.
Alondra Huizar
Graduating from: Rio Grande High School
High School Accomplishments: Wrestling
Post-Graduation Plans: I am going to the University of New Mexico to major in Criminology then I will be going to medical school to become a medical examiner.
What did you enjoy about being an Hermanita?: I enjoyed everything about it because I learned a lot. I loved the community service and the workshops.
Who would you like to thank?: I want to thank my parents, grandma, and Diana (my madrina from Hermanitas) because they all helped me a lot and were always there for me.
Aubrey Lynch
Graduating from: Early College Academy
High School Accomplishments: Varsity Soccer (team co-captain as a freshman), Student Government (class president sophomore year), Key Club, Earned 10 dual credit college credits through UNM/CNM, Cumulative GPA of 3.4
Post-Graduation Plans: I plan on attending the CNM Film Associates program and then complete another two years at UNM's film program, achieving a bachelor's degree in film. I plan to also minor in English, to become a screenwriter/ editor/ director.
Who would you like to thank?: I’m thankful for Bob, Stella, and Jessica Ramos, my grandmother Gloria, my siblings, my friends Adiana and Everett, and my boyfriend Andres and his family.