By Lydia Cano
Curiosity keeps the mind wandering…. the Delavan-Darien High School senior class of 2024 begins their last quarter of the school year. It has been a long four years, and each is starting to feel the bittersweet ending. Some ache to move on, others reminisce on the sweet moments. It has been a fun ride and we are certain each of us will do amazing things in life. This article is a tribute to the seniors.
Each senior will be asked 3 simple questions.
- What are your plans after high school?
- What is your biggest goal in life?
- What is your favorite high school memory at DDHS?
Starting with……..
Mia Batres
- Attend military boot camp this summer and then attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the spring, majoring in criminal justice.
- Be successful at boot camp and college. Do something that she loves.
- Homecoming week and cheer.
Brooke O’Grady
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and study medicine.
- Be successful.
- Horse showdown at prom 2023.
McKenna O’Grady
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and major in biomedical engineering.
- Be wealthy.
- Horse showdown at prom 2023.
Lydia Cano
- Go to College and find a passion where I can help others.
- Find joy in life and travel.
- Tennis season, the Bucks game and homecoming week.
Irais Medrano
- Attend Marquette University and double major in international business and accounting.
- Get rich. Live abroad. Have 3 kids.
- Homecoming week. Spirit weeks.
Yaricel Aranda
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and major in kinesiology
- Hopefully work in her career. Have a family. Travel.
- Homecoming week. Spirit weeks.
Montserrat Huerta
- Attend Edgewood College and pursue a business career.
- Be successful.
- The Bucks game.
Ajelet Perez
- Attend Gateway Technical College and become a dental assistant.
- To graduate college and get her dream job.
- Homecoming festivities.
Nathan Castillo Cano
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison and major in biology. Then go to medical school.
- Have a successful career and make it through college.
- Late-night soccer games.
Magali DeAlba
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and major in marketing.
- Be successful. Have a house and no debt.
- Homecoming week.
Mayline Reynoso
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and major in sports marketing.
- Be successful. Have a good home and stable life. Be rich.
- Homecoming week. Football games. Mrs. Alonzo.
Alyssa Plzak
- Possibly attend the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee as undecided.
- Make good money.
- The teachers. Ms. Rhoades.
Adriana Castaneda
- Take a gap year and then study at Gateway.
- ¨Make it out.¨ Live in the suburbs. ¨Make my parents proud.¨
- Meeting new friends.
Alex Galvan
- Attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and study psychology to become a physiatrist.
- Find internal happiness in life.
- Every track memory.
Ariel Woloszyk
- Go into the National Guard and then attend the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
- Become rich and happy.
- The assemblies.
Alyssa Wimer
- Attend the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and major in ASL interpreting.
- Move out of her parent’s house.
- Never coming back.
Marlene Huerta
- Attend Black Hawk Technical College and become an ultrasound tech.
- Be successful.
- Sophomore year soccer season.
Jimena Soto
- Take a gap year and then go to cosmetology school.
- Getting money.
- Being with friends, having fun and track season.
Tia Bethke
- Attend Northwestern University and double major in journalism and political science.
- Work in political journalism in D.C. “Speak truth to power.”
- Mr. Nelson yelling for Grace and Megan. #Tennis
Andy Elguero
- Go to college and Mexico this summer.
- Achieve in college.
- Going to state for soccer and scoring.
Lilly Serna
- Become an ultrasound technician and continue to work for her real estate license.
- Achieve success and create her dream life.
- Junior powderpuff.
Emily Lock
- Attend the University of Wisconsin- River Falls and study education.
- To find a good job in a good district and help people.
- Tennis season 🙂
Ashlyn Markley
- Attend the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater and study business and marketing. Work hard.
- Be successful and be happy in her future. Have a family and live somewhere warm and pretty.
- DDHS football games with friends.
Eileen Henriquez
- Attend the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and major in biomedical sciences with an emphasis in laboratory science to pursue a career as a clinical laboratory technologist.
- Make a difference in the world. Join the Peace Corps and help third world countries.
- Cheering at the homecoming game!
Raegan Pelnar
- Go to MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering) and pursue a civil engineering Degree.
- Her biggest goal is to overall be happy.
- Going to school dances with her friends.
Simrri De La Cruz
- Go to college and travel the world.
- Become successful, live a happy life, and have a family.
- Playing with the soccer team.
Uli Valadez
- Attend either UW- Whitewater or Gateway.
- Be happy and Successful. Make his parents proud after he finishes school.
- Experiencing all the moments with friends.
Rafael Galindo
- Go to college and major in accounting or engineering.
- Make it far in his career.
- Earning all-conference for soccer.
Alexa Flores
- Undecided.
- Buy a house. Have a good family. Do everything she wants to do.
- Ms. Rhoades’ classes.
Joane Russel
- Go to college for liberal arts.
- Go out and visit most of Europe.
- Homecoming 2023.
Zabrya Russell
- Attend Gateway Technical College for marketing.
- It has always been her dream to pursue a career in fashion 🙂
- Winning Prom Queen junior year.
Thank You to everyone who participated in this article. Congratulations to the class of 2024, good luck!
– Lydia
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