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Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Middle School Recognition

At a time in life when hormones are changing and peer pressure begins to hit hard, there is a group recognizing middle school students who are excelling despite the pressures of life. The Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces Middle School Recognition Program is that group.

“This program is one that we're particularly proud of here at the chamber,” says Amanda Olivarez Cruz, executive director of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces. “It demonstrates to students that there are people in the community who care about their success and encourage them to continue their education past the grade school level.”

The Hispano Chamber of Commerce started the program because they believe education is critical to the future of Southern New Mexico and the workforce. Each quarter, a group of administrators, teachers, counselors and family members gather to recognize students who are excelling in school.

“As business and community leaders, we believe it is important to recognize our most precious resource – our youth,” John P. Muñoz, board member and director of Sitel, says. “Dona Ana Community College and local business sponsors know that these individuals shape our present and will be the leaders of tomorrow. All those interested in making a difference in these wonderful young adults’ lives are encouraged to become a part of this initiative.”

1st Quarter

Camino Real
Ashton Chávez
Laikyn Locklear
Kayla Weisenberger

Las Cruces
Catholic School
Emilee Atts
Samantha Pérez
Sierra Martínez

Zia
Kayla Maldonado
Esperanza Chairez
Marian Uribe

Picacho
Anaira Quezeda
Brenda Brito
Magda Rodríguez

Lynn
Francisco Flores
Karen Sánchez
Justin Mauldin

La Academia
Dolores Huerta
Sienna Irwin
Luís José Avedaño
Krystal M. Laredo

Mesilla Valley
Christian Schools
Lakyn Coppedge
Alyssa Newton
Esperanza De León

White Sands
Christian Schreckhise
De’Vonne Montague
Brandon Nunemaker

Sierra
Patricia Torres
Tobias Murphy
Samantha Aguirre

2nd Quarter

Camino Real
Saul Castillo
Tiffany Liaw
Lorena Mims

Zia
Ever Vidaña
Brad Martínez
Yvette Rodríguez

La Academia
Dolores Huerta
James Lucero
Karina Ruiz
Allan Ruiz

Las Cruces
Catholic School
Jacobus McClure
Sierra Trujillo
John Smallidge

Mesilla Valley
Christian Schools
Zachary Castillo
Mandy Frisinger
Ben Hindes

Picacho
Helene Romero
Nicole Cano
Kristen Ortega

Sierra
Alberto Barajas
Gage Ortiz
Jessica Montoya-Ortega

White Sands
Gabi Bissell
Dimari Myers
Kelsey Cartwright

3rd Quarter

Camino Real
Hailey Pérez
Isaac Padilla
Hailey Maio

Las Cruces
Catholic School
Carlos Saz
Kyra Gutiérrez
Gabriela Juárez

Zia
Michael Uribe
George Solórzano
Martha Hernández

Picacho
Sam Ellis
Idalia Sánchez
Samantha Varela

Lynn
Lorena Casiano
Nina Ibarra
Juan Vásquez

La Academia
Dolores Huerta
Shemar Robinson
Stephanie Nieuwenhuis
Emmanuel Montoya

Mesilla Valley
Christian Schools
Lilia Taylor
Rebekah Hall
Michelle Thomas

White Sands
Kaylee Banegas
Kendall Vandever
Shelby Koger

Sierra
Sergio Lucero
Isabel Anaya-Chávez
Raeanna Rosales

Vista
Alicia Demchok
Horacio Marmolejo
Micaela de la Rosa

4th Quarter

Camino Real
Zoe Martínez
Amber Ontiveros
Dominic Galaz

Vista
Destinee Gabaldón
Fernando Escapita
Manuel Aguirre

La Academia
Dolores Huerta
Jasmine Valenezuela
Sophia Kiernan
Judit García

White Sands
May Harrington
Alexyss Capestany
Mark Fitzgerald

Zia
Raquel Orozco
Mark Delgado
Anthony Trujillo

Lynn
Rachel Sánchez
John Flores
Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim

Mesilla Valley Christian Schools
Rosa Watson
Thomas White
Ana Archuleta

Picacho
Cristal Alvarez
Gloria E. Hernández
Matthew Martínez

Sierra
Christopher Ferri
Valeria Carrillo
Korina Jiménez

	Published Fall 2010 BY Charlotte Tallman PHOTOGRAPHY Hispano Chamber



	FYI: Hispano Camber of Commerce 575.532.9255 www.hispanochamber delascruces.org



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