Honor Graduates 2023-2024

Baylor Seabolt

Baylor Seabolt

·     I will be continuing my Athletic and Academic career at Eastern New Mexico University on a football scholarship. 

·      I see myself becoming a working man and hopefully giving back to the community and coaching my own team!

·      I have so many to choose one so I’ll go the easy route and say football with my friends or our free period adventures.

I want to give a huge thank you to all the teacher, friends, family, and supporters who helped me get where I am today. Sincerely, Baylor Seabolt

Brooke Willcox

Brooke Willcox

·     Within the next year I plan on going to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

·     In 5 years I will still be in school working to receive my bachelors degree in Nursing then continue my education pursuing a career in the field of anesthesiology.

·      My favorite memory while attending Aztec High School would be doing sports  with my friends because we always had the most fun there. 

Thank you to all the teachers and staff who helped me get to where I am today.

Enlla Nayeli Delgado Gutierrez

Enlla Nayeli Delgado Gutierrez

·      Within the next year, I want to start my studies to become a Radiologist Technician.

·       In five years I see myself having a steady job in my profession, giving back to my parents, traveling, and exploring new places with my amiga Yessenia Lopez.

·       I joined Aztec High School during my junior year of high school and therefore haven’t had many experiences although my favorite memory was socializing with my classmates during Ms. Myer's 7th period and laughing while doing our work. 

I would like to mainly like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout my entire life. I would also like to thank Mrs. Murrietta, Ms. Myers, Mr. Morales, Mr. Barton, Mr. Reiff, and Ms Bratzel. 

Shantel Chacon-Herrera

Chantel Chacon-Herrera

·         Next Year I plan on going to San Juan College to begin my career in Dental Hygiene.

·        In five years I see myself Staying local in New Mexico, and Working in a dental office. 

·         My favorite memory from attending Aztec Schools would be my internship. There I not only learned valuable life skills, but I was also able to obtain many life long friendships.

I would like to thank those teachers, staff, and family members who have always been there for me and for having an impact on my educational career.

Summer Steele

Summer Steele

·        I will be attending New College of Florida on a Soccer and Academic Scholarship. While there I will be a double major in Marine Biology and Animal Wellbeing in Conservation.

·        In five years i see myself fresh out of college working for an organization that is striving to protect endangered species.

·         My favorite memory here at Aztec is playing soccer with all the girls that are younger than me, and getting to build a special connection with them.

I want to give a huge thank you to Mr. Sexton, Mrs. Strauss, Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Lucero. I am so grateful for all your help and unwavering support. I hope to make you proud in my future endeavors! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Bryce Maynes

Bryce Maynes

·        I plan on attending San Juan College to start my progress towards my MBA in Project Management.

·        Attending UCLA or UCSD pursuing my MBA in Project Management. 

·         I have no favorite memory, all of high school was memorable. 

I appreciate the teachers whom I resented before, you pushed me to strive around every academic corner.

Joslyn Christiann Brooks

Joslyn Christiann Brooks 

 ·       I will be attending New Mexico State University and pursuing a degree in Business and Business Marketing. 

·       In five years, I see myself with a masters in business and starting to build my career. I also plan to be married by then and starting a family. I also plan on being involved in ministry and missions. 

·        My favorite memory from AHS is probably student council state because it is so fun! 

Thank you to my family and friends for always being there for me.

Logan Jacquez

Logan Jacquez

·         Attend New Mexico State University, Study Mathematics.

·         I plan to attain my undergraduate degree with honors and begin my graduate studies.

·         My favorite memory from attending Aztec Schools was getting to know my best friend as well as all of the other friends and acquaintances I have had the privilege of going to school with.

Thank you for the sacrifice of time, labor of patience, and the lessons and values that you have imparted to me. As I start my adult life and career, I will refer back to the experiences we shared to guide me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, and I hope to make you so very proud with my future accomplishments.

Stella Albright

Stella Albright

·        I am attending New Mexico Highlands University on an athletic scholarship. I will play on the women's soccer team while pursuing a health and exercise science degree.

·       In five years, I plan to have graduated from New Mexico Highlands with a bachelor's degree in health and exercise science. I will then pursue a master's degree in physical therapy at UNM. I also hope to make some time to travel to new places and meet new people.

·         My favorite memory from Aztec Schools would have to be the state student council conferences I was able to attend. Through Mrs. Strauss's leadership, I was able to gain knowledge and lifelong skills, while meeting students from across the state. These events expanded my view of our state and granted me unforgettable experiences. I am so grateful that Aztec High School is a part of the New Mexico Association of Student Councils.

I would like to thank every teacher, coach, and advisor that I have had during these 13 years with Aztec Municipal Schools. Each one of them has given me valuable lessons and knowledge that have helped me get to where I am today, but if I got to pick individuals to give a special shout-out to it would be Mrs. Strauss and Mr. Sexton. They have been here for me since I was a freshman, answering all of my questions and cheering me on through school, sports, and everything in between. My family and friends also deserve a thank you for putting up with my crazy schedule and sticking with me through it all!

Yessenia Lopez

Yessenia Lopez

·       In the next year, I plan to attend San Juan College in the fall and pursue my degree as a surgical technologist.

·       In five years, I see myself working in the surgical field and advancing my career as a surgical first assistant, giving back to my parents, and hopefully traveling outside the country with my amiga Enlla Delgado.

·       My favorite memories from attending Aztec schools are riding the bus with my childhood best friend Emily Martinez throughout elementary and middle school. Also my junior year, especially all the times in Ms. Seaton’s welding shop and Mrs. Hawkins’ healthcare occupations class.

I would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Perry, my first-grade teacher, and Mrs. Linda, if it weren't for them I would not know the English language today. I would also like to thank Mrs. Hawkins for guiding me in my career pathway in healthcare and being my role model. Thank you to the others who have also impacted, not only my education, but my life: Ms. Seaton, Ms. Myers, Mrs. Lucero, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. & Mrs. Zuniga, and Mr. Moralez.

Nika Mckenzie-Neighbors

Nika Mckenzie-Neighbors

·       My plans for next year are to attend Texas Tech University

·       In five years I see myself pursuing a career in nursing midwifery.

·       My favorite memory at AHS was getting to attend/play in the 2024 Red vs. Green All-Star Basketball game

I'd like to thank my family for always being my number one fans and believing I can achieve anything I put my mind to. My success is a reflection of the support and love you've given me throughout these last 18 years. Too many times have you gone unrecognized. Thank you.

Emma Holmes

Emma Holmes

·       My plans for the next year are to attend San Juan college to get my prerequisites before eventually transferring to another college to pursue theatre. I plan to audition for local shows to continue getting to be involved in theatre.

·       In 5 years I see myself living somewhere in Colorado, Oregon, or California. I see myself doing theatre and hopefully some acting on camera as well.

·       My favorite memories from Aztec High School are all from my theatre program. Some of the best times of my life were in that class, such as going to the New Mexico thespian festival and even just laughing with my friends backstage.

The teacher who had the biggest impact on me these past 4 years was Ms. Browning, she helped me find my passion in theatre and has taught me so so much in not even theatre but in life skills as well, so a giant thank you goes out to her. Another teacher who I'd like to thank is Mr. Orr, my advisory teacher for giving me a chance to be involved in a short film he made, and for always supporting my interest in theatre, and for making boring school days a little less boring with his funny personality. I'd also like to thank Ms. Campbell (formally Ms. Harrison) for being our collective grandma in theatre. These three people have had the most impact on my life of any teachers I've ever had and I'm beyond grateful to have had them as my teachers these past 4 years. And id also like to thank Mr. Cranfill for furthering my knowledge of the arts with choir and for always being such a fun person to have as a teacher. I was only in choir 2 years but they were some of my favorite because of him and my friends in that class!

Landan Frost

Landan Frost

·       Attend New Mexico State for Ophthalmology.

·       Still in college to pursue my career

·       Senior year football season 5.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single one of my teachers and coaches for supporting me and teaching me more than just educational knowledge, but the life lessons and morals along the way.

Waylon Gillentine

Waylon Gillentine

·       I plan to attend Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona to become an Airframe and Powerplant Technician.

·       My favorite memory from attending Aztec schools would be developing the friendships that I still have, to this day, since 4th grade when I moved here from Oregon.

·       I see myself working on airplanes for an airline on my way to start my own business.

With heartfelt appreciation thank you to all the administrators and teachers. I am deeply grateful for the time and effort you have invested in me, and I want you to know that your influence has not gone unnoticed. You have truly made a difference in my life, and I am forever thankful.