Parents: Johnny Rivera and Marina Quilantan-Rivera
Where are you going to college and why
In the fall, I will be attending Texas A&M University in College Station to join the Corps of Cadets and pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. After graduation from college, I will enlist in the U.S. Navy and pursue my medical degree while serving my country.
Favorite class/subject and why
My favorite subject would have to be science due to the fact that it is all around us and it is interesting and intriguing in all aspects.
Most influential person in your life and why
My mother influenced me the most because she always pushed me and encouraged me to reach my full potential and raised me to be a respectable and strong faith-based man.
Activities involved in
I was president of the student council, class officer, president and vice president of the National Honor Society, quarterback for the varsity football team, varsity track, RGV Lead Ambassadors, FFA, Teen Trendsetters program, One Act Play and Altar Server for my church.
Famous Quote
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’” Erma Bombeck
Parents: Charles and Lorraine (Helle) Burns
Where are you going to college and why
I am going to attend Texas A&M University in College Station to pursue a degree in animal science because I want to become a licensed veterinarian.
Favorite class/subject and why
My favorite class and subject this year has been U.S. government and political science because I believe it is important to know how our government works and I had a great teacher, Mr. Pete Torres.
Most influential person in your life and why
The most influential person in my life was the late Dr. Gary Crouch. He was a veterinarian in the Los Fresnos area and always inspired me to strive to be the best person I can be.
Activities involved in
I was in varsity cross country, varsity track and field, varsity cheerleading, FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, RGV Lead Ambassador, Spanish Club and a member of the Palm Valley Gymnastics and Dance
Famous quote
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln
