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Melrose senior profiles

Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles about graduating high school seniors in the area.

Ethan Wright plans to obtain a dual major in agricultural business and economics as well as agricultural education at New Mexico State University.

“ I would like to either go into AG education or run my own business,” he said.

What is your favorite class and why?

My AG shop class, because I am getting hands-on experience

What do you look forward to most with college?

Meeting new people and getting out into the real world

Reagan Carthel plans to attend NMSU and major in special education.

What was your proudest moment in high school?

My proudest moment was winning a state championship in basketball and volleyball.

What’s your biggest ambition?

My biggest ambition is to be a leader and an example of God. I also want to be a special ed. teacher and make a change in the people’s lives I encounter every day.

James Rush’s plans are to go to Eastern New Mexico University to get basics done and focus on getting a job at a big computer company.

What is your favorite quote?

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” — Dr. Seuss, the Lorax.

What was your funniest moment in high school?

My funniest moment from high school was senior skip day when we played laser tag.

Justly Pierce plans to attend the New Mexico Junior College Automotive Technology Program and become a GM technician.

What is your favorite class and why?

My favorite class is AG because it gives me hands-on experience toward the degree I am pursuing.

What do you look forward to most with college?

I look forward to training as a GM automotive technician at NMJC.

Diana Delgado plans to attend ENMU and major in criminal justice.

What is your favorite class and why?

My favorite class would have to be history, because I get to learn about everything going on in the world.

What do you look forward to most with college?

I look forward to meeting new people and experiencing new cultures at college.

— Compiled by the Staff of The News