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To the Graduating Class of 2013:
As a senior class, you have made outstanding contributions to building a vibrant learning environment at El Diamante by initiating a diversity of connections within the school and in our community. As a class, you have been high academic achievers from the start of your high school careers. You have consistently led all high schools in Visalia Unifi ed School District in academic performance. Seniors, your commitment to planning and celebration of activities and events ensured success and demonstrated methods of leadership and teamwork. You consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and fairness to other students. You deserve appreciation for all that they have done during your four years at El Diamante, thank you. You have gained a place in my heart, my thoughts, and my being. I have learned much from you and I will miss you greatly.
Mike Waters
Principal
To the graduating class of 2013 (my fi rst at El D):
As you head out into the world, I wish you a life full of excitement, pain, love, struggle, joy, tears, and, ultimately, success. Know that there has never been anyone in the universe like you before, so be worthy of your uniqueness. In the immortal words of Malcolm Muggeridge, “never forget that only dead fi sh swim with the stream.”
Mr. Jarocki
Dear Class of 2013,
I see you with one hand about to push the door wide open, the other one waving back at me, but hold up! Before you leave El D onward to your bright futures, I have a few words to say to each of you. You are the captain of your own universe. Sure, there’s circumstances and luck involved, but mainly it’s the choices you make that will impact the way your life will turn out. Get as much education as you need to do what you want, even if it means sacrifi ces, such as making your own lunches instead of eating out, dumping the iPhone plan, or buying pants that don’t come with prefab holes in them. Know yourself. This may take some soul searching because you may be lost in the mix of who you think you wish you were and whom you think others perceive you to be. Have a plan, knowing things never turn out exactly as planned. Do what you really want, and if that isn’t possible, then want what you do, but if you can’t, move on to the next port. Don’t start a family until you are ready, fi nancially and emotionally, not even “by accident,” which is really a euphemism for irresponsibility. Make certain your Baby Daddy/Mommy is your soulmate, the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, because your kid(s) deserve the stability only you and your partner can give.
Get dirty, sweaty, achy, itchy, freezing because the most comfortable life is not the most fulfi lling one. Treat your body as the sacred vessel of your being that it is. You get only one. If you trash it early on, you’ll be groaning and aching your whole life and a nuisance to everybody. Read. The best drug you’ll ever be on is endorphins, produced by your own brain through exercise, music, laughter, and chocolate. Get off your phone long enough to talk to people eyeball-to-eyeball. It builds relationships, and besides, eyes are beautiful things to look into. Forgive. It’s the only way you can forget and move on. Be kind, and others will be kind to you. Read. Make a loud noise in the world because your voice matters, which also means your need to vote every chance you can get. Read. Nice guys fi nish last and so do late bloomers. I’m with you if you’re in this pack. Don’t worry, you’ll fi gure out what you’re supposed to be doing eventually, and late blooming makes later life more interesting.
“We’ve only just begun” is a song Karen Carpenter once sang, but then she died of heart failure related to anorexia. All your decisions make a difference. Choose wisely. Read. Here’s a high-fi ve, a knuckle bump, and a big hug from me. Come back and visit. I’m eager to know how it all turns out for you.
Love, Mrs. Lynch
Dear Class of 2013,
It is not often that I encounter people of great humanity, determination and an indomitable spirit. But if I was to describe each and every one of the seniors I have had the privilege to teach, those are the words I would use.
Often you will hear that the kids today just don’t have what it takes or that they are somehow lacking in the mannerisms the older generation expects. I am here to dispel that myth. You, the Class of 2013, posses those vaunted qualities and more. Though there were struggles and confl icts, each of you was able to rise above the distractions and prove to me, a member of that older generation, that you are truly worthy of praise. Whether it is off to college, trade school or the workplace, there is no greater gift than to go out into the world and share that gift with those you will meet. Be that person I know you are. Do the things others never thought possible. Create. Imagine. Learn as much as you can…then pass it on to those who will follow after you.
You know, whenever a student asks me which is my favorite class, my standard answer is: “I hate all my students equally.” Well, that is a lie. And to my wonderful daughter who graduates with you this sums up my feelings for our graduates: You are more precious than gold.
And I will miss you all…very much. Godspeed.
Tim S. McGlasson
To the Graduating Class of 2013,
Congratulations! I want to start off by fi rst thanking you for the opportunity to write this letter and apologize to any of you that may have had me as a teacher. My personality may scar some of you for life but I have enjoyed the time I have been able to spend with all of you. I feel that I share a special connection with many of you in this class. When you fi rst started attending here I was a relatively new teacher. I was young, I thought I was cool and my parents kept bossing me around…even at work. Most of you just completed middle school and may have shared those same feelings. A lot has changed over the years. Many of you have grown up, become less awkward and are starting a path that will shape the remainder of your life. I, however, have not changed in the past 4 years. I still think I’m kind of cool (if I know what a Snooki is and what a 2 Chainz is, that makes me cool right? Those are people right?), I still think I’m young because I only breathe heavily a little bit when I go up the stairs and I’m still being bossed around by my parents…even at work. Over the past four years we have been able to share many memories together. We have laughed together, we have cried together; but, I’ve mostly cried. I will truly cherish the memories I have been able to make with so many of you and will miss seeing your smiling faces on a daily basis.
Thank you for all of your contributions to the school and to our community. Thank you for the fun, the laughter, and the wonderful memories. When you leave El Diamante and you refl ect back on your high school days I hope you will remember El Diamante as a place that prepared you for your future, that you felt respected and were positively impacted by administrators, teachers and students.
While writing this letter I came upon a quote from Steve Jobs’ commencement speech that he gave to Stanford graduates in 2005 that applies to all graduates. He stated, “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to fi nd what you love. Your work is going to fi ll a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfi ed is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you fi nd it.” As you move on to college or prepare for the workforce remember to do what you love. Enjoy what you do in life. It has served me well in my life and I feel honored and blessed to have had many of you in class and I know that you will continue to make El Diamante and this community proud.
Thank you again for all the great memories and I wish all of you luck in your future endeavors.
Sincerely, Ryan Waters Science Teacher
Dear Class of 2013,
The number thirteen has historically been seen as an unlucky number (bummer). I see this as an opportunity to prove our world wrong about this silly notion of thirteen being an unlucky and negative sign. As your life unfolds do not dwell on the negative. Surround yourself with others who have a positive outlook on life. Doing so does not guarantee you a trouble free life, but will equip you with a mindset and a foundation to deal with life’s obstacles. I wish all of you nothing but the best, and hope that your time here at EDHS was memorable. Do not forget the knowledge and lessons you have learned over these years. Remembering them will help you as you navigate through life and help turn the number thirteen into a positive sign.
Sincerely, Mr. Neese 3
The following college list is comprised of information compiled from students reporting in a survey given in their senior homeroom classes. We are very proud of our senior Miners, and cannot wait to see what they achieve in college! Good luck to you all, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
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Most Likely to be Your Boss Most Likey to be The President Kaylee Dunkel Allison Nguyen Abraham Hang Hunter Dinkins
Most Likely to be a YouTube Star Most Likely to Fall at Graduation Jade Lee Gabbi Medina Nate Ramirez Jared Goss
Class Clowns Most Likely to Win Jeopardy Marrisa Leal Steven Hoover Adam Ely Kaylee Marsh (not pictured)
Most Likely to Get Out of a Ticket Next Pro-Athlete Lauren Berry Sierra Hyland Austin Smith Blake Edmonson 5
Most Changed Best Hair Emily Liebman Darian Payne Ryan Baker Estevan Martinez
Best Smile Most Likely to Get Married Savanna Clevenger Stephanie Artega Calvin Snowden Froylan Onofre
Lifelong Friends Most Likely to Work at Disneyland Jacob Bitney Allison Goodsby Isaiah Salvador Chris Tercero
The Dig would like to congratulate the Class of 2013 on all of their accomplishments. Class Heartthrobs Alisha Ginsberg Jacob Trimble ...all those times of sneaking off ...the dreaded CAHSEE testing ...the terrible feeling before your campus for lunch(not that we’re ...watching Rapunzel get her hair fi rst AP test advocating that...) Tangled ...the excitement of the fi rst time ...Ellen scaring the gravity out of ...the realization that Animal Farm you ever drove by yourself after Taylor Swift wasn’t actually about animals on getting your license ...your fi rst kiss a farm ...the boss feeling when you ...all of Tiger Wood’s kisses ...watching Easy A and realizing made that Varsity team ...Haiti getting hit by a huge you’re a crack on a sidewalk...... the tragedy of saying goodbye earthquake ...Toy Story 3’s wave of nostalgia to a beloved teacher ...that time you almost got hit by a ...Mr. Neese’s incessant playing ...when The Help made you golf cart of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” every question the deliciousness of pie ...those classes without homework Friday ...the relief of realizing that you ...those hours spent playing Angry ...Oprah stopped being there for never have to take another Birds you STAR Test ...Channing Tatum’s shirtless ...the creepy pre-show make-up ...the school-wide devastation scenes in Dear John for The Night of the Living Dead after losing the Saddle ...104 days of summer just weren’t ...Game of Thrones bringing new …the world population hit 7 bil- enough, so there were 500 Days meaning to “for mature audiences lion of Summer only” ...that moment when you fell in ...cutting rope became entertaining ...the beginning of the Tuesday love with Captain America on Cut the Rope night teachings “that two can ...the opening of Forever 21 in ...Oxy Clean saying goodbye to keep a secret if one of them is the Visalia Mall their amazing salesman, Billy dead” ...James Yokley became BIG! Mays ...everyone’s outrageous laughs ...the Dark Knight took his last ...the amazing experience that during Frabjous fl ight and fought his last fi ght Harvey was ...your fi rst love...and second ...reading The Great Gatsby and ...your high school chemistry love...and third...and fourth admiring Mr. Fitz for his work teacher getting cancer and then ...the anger at Suzanne Collin’s ...every girl on earth seemed to making and selling meth...or when ending to The Hunger Games tril- be saying One Direction “Stole you watched that happen on TV... ogy My Heart” ...enjoying an extra day to do ...Inception’s premeire and the ...the improv show that was “Se- your homework because of block headache that comes as it blows riously Funny Miners” scheldule your mind ...those monkey-birds that ...Taco Bell barking goodbye to ...The Wedding Singer totally chased you daily after you stole Gidget, the Taco Bell dog rocking everyone’s socks their idol from their temple ...everyone in Hollywood starring ...zombies becoming all the rage ...Ezio’s re-return in Assassin’s in Valentine’s Day with AMC’s The Walking Dead Creed Revelations ...how The Black Eyed Peas got a ...desperately wanting a minion ...the dread of receiving a Draw feeling from Despicable Me Something from a totally unartis- ...everyone wishing their grandpa ...the reimagining of a Norse god tic person was as cool as Carl and his fl ying as Chris Hemsworth in Thor ...watching 24 teenagers try to house in UP ...the royal wedding of Kate Mid- kill each other in The Hunger ...vampire fanatics getting bitten dleton and Prince William Games by CW’s, Vampire Diaries ...the awesome dragon-bird ...taking the SAT or ACT ...the cute little eighth grader things in Avatar ...the tears shed for the end of stealing hearts in Oliver ...the year-long struggle with math “The Boy who Lived”(Harry Pot- ...Lady GaGa’s command to “Just ...the terrible earthquake and tsu- ter) movies Dance” nami that Japan experienced ...the tears shed for those who ...Our Town teaching us to ...the jealousy of those with early did not live in said movies appreciate every moment birthdays who get their licenses ...Kristen Stewart actually show- ...listening to The Script for the before you ing emotion in Snow White and fi rst time ...the joy of raising an animal for the Huntsman ...how Chris Hemsworth and FFA, and the sadness of letting it 2011-2012 Junior Year ...the fi rst prom of your high Jennifer Morrison somehow go at selling time school career that you could ask Freshman Year 2009-2010 Freshman Year birthed Chris Pine, or rather ...the Marching Miners’ domina- someone to James T. Kirk 2010-2011 Sophomore Year tion at the 4A championships with ...those last few weeks of school ...Shrek burping his last movie their show “Territory” just waiting to become seniors ...Taylor Swift sharing her “Love ...Ezio is back again for another ...the tugs on your heartstrings Story” again...and again.... epic journey in Assassin’s Creed as Augustus and Hazel struggled ...Miley Cyrus singing her Last Brotherhood on in The Fault in Our Stars Song and then partying in the USA ...having to take all four days of ...iCarly fi nally coming to an end ...people got their Gleek on STAR tests ...those creepy characters from ...Johnny Depp putting yet another ...the two hours spent laughing at those Disney movies you still wig on and bringing the Mad Bridesmaids have on VHS coming to life in Hatter to the big screen in Alice in ...you hiding your kids and your ABC’s Once Upon a Time Wonderland wife because there was a bed ...that moment when even you ...the Saints beating the Colts in intruder out there couldn’t fi gure out what Emily/ Superbowl XLIV ...Instagram fi rst coming out...and Amanda was up to on ABC’s ...American Idol producing Adam taking another year to get popular Revenge Lambert, who later asked what we ...the desperation to witness a ...The Avengers’ amazing cast wanted from him double rainbow or a triple rainbow ...the Giants beating the Patriots ...everyone rocking out in Rock ...dancing for points in Just Dance in Superbowl XLVI Band ...the Packers beating the Steel- ...Steve Jobs’s sad death and ...Modern Family getting people to ers in Superbowl XLV great legacy work their abs...by laughing ...El D maintaining its straight Su- ...everyone realizing that they ...that two weeks you were in love periors for choir as usual were infected with Delirium as with the Jonas Brothers ...checking Facebook every two they read Delirium ...Benedict Cumberbatch seconds because you couldn’t ...Channing Tatum’s return to becoming that well-known talk to the person next to you high school in 21 Jump Street arrogant son of a gun, Sherlock ...Conrad’s super fun Biology ...the dancing feet in the remake Holmes in BBC’s Sherlock class of Footloose ...LOST imploding on itself and in ...the hard decision of whether or ...the drama department’s rendi- everyone’s hearts not to take AP classes next year tion of “Exit the Body” 7
...and yet another lesson to ...WINNING THE SADDLE never trust your psychiatrist, BACK! or at least not when his name ...Alisha Ginsberg winning is Hannibal Lector Miss Tulare County ...trying to discern if you are ...the posters on Senior a wallfl ower or a butterfl y night...and the tears ...telling everyone“If you had ...El D banning Wikipedia the chance to change your ...fi nally dressing up for those fate, would you?” Spirit Weeks ...entering the world of the ...having a “argh-mazing” videogames in Wreck-It time at Harvest Ralph ...the world fi nally ending ...everyone starting to shake ...the Pope’s resigning for the “Harlem Shake” ...Star Trek’s return to semi- ...the cheers or tears for the coolness ending of the Twilight saga ...the tragic Boston Marathon ...getting an ab workout at El Bombings D’s A Miner Improv-ment ...Lance Armstrong being ...Lana del Rey’s plea to still stripped of his metals love her when she’s no lon- ...El Diamante welcoming ger young and beautiful OLWEUS ...the iPhone 5 making a tiny ...the release of Pitch Perfect, bit larger screen popular everyone’s favorite movie ...the PS4 announcement with ...falling for Magic Mike a new type of controller ...being happy to wake up ...watching your friends’ early and start the year with ridiculous videos on Vine your friends at Senior Sunrise ...the attractive dwarf twins ...growing popularity the long of The Hobbit: An Unexpect- time running show Doctor ed Journey Who ...learning not to judge a ...watching Josh Golombek blonde by color in El Dia- win Mr. Miner mante’s production of Le- ...the Xbox One’s announce- gally Blonde ment after 8 years ...the news interviewing ...giving it your all at your Sweet Brown, “Ain’t nobody Senior Prom got time for dat.” ...long rumored iPad mini ...”Gangnam Style” video fi nally releasing blowing up the internet ...everyone screaming for the ...aliens invading neighbor- Taylor Swift goat video hoods in ABC’s Neighbors ...The Crucible coming to life ...Arrested Development’s as a Miner play new season 6 years later ...fi nding out who A is...or ...The Offi ce ending after 10 not...on Pretty Little Liars years on air ...getting to send funny pho- ...having a blast in Mr. Per- tos through SnapChat ez’s class ...Here Comes Honey Boo ...being chased by even more Boo monkeys in Temple Run 2 ...getting caps and gowns and ...the Ravens beating the facing graduation 49ers in Superbowl XLVII ...Sophia the First taking the ...reaching the age of legal toddler world by storm voting and adulthood ...the fi rst moon walker, Neil Senior Year 2012-2013 Senior Year ...watching El D’s drama Armstrong, passed away class’s One Acts: Nothing ...Disney buying Lucas Films Serious ...the big screen adaptation ...Disney’s Oz: The Great of that book you read Junior and Powerful, a prequel to year the original Wizard of Oz ...applying to colleges ...learning not to say “break ...the lesson to never trust a leg” after Kevin Ware’s ac- your English teacher from cident The Following(Just kidding ...having the night of our El Diamante teachers, we lives at grad night know you’re not serial kill- ...getting to know Mr. Waters, ers...yet) El D’s principal, better ...Darian Payne and Steven ...seeing the third Hangover Hoover winning homecoming movie and vowing to never court become that hungover in ...the tragedy at Sandy Hook three years when you can Elementary legally drink ...the release and following ...getting long awaited col- tears caused by Les Misera- lege acceptance(and rejec- bles on Christmas Day tion) letters ...dancing the night away at ...learning to look for silver formal linings in life with Bradley ...watching James Bond kick Cooper and Jennifer Law- butt once again in Skyfall rence thanks to The Silver ...dissecting random animals Linings Playbook in Anatomy ...shooting even more aliens ...saying your goodbyes at and enemies in Halo 4 Senior Sunset ...looking in “Mirrors” with ...hopes that everyone has a your “Suit and Tie” on while “Good Feeling” about their listening to JT futures 8
crastination skills to....I’ll fi gure I, Barbara Chavez, will my caboo, Shayebear, and DT. see myself as a math teacher. I, Kelsey Guerrero will my it out later. In a year and a half, loudness and energy to Gloria presidency, laughter, and love to A I see myself going on exchange Chavez and Dean Castillo. I, Kaylee Dunckel, will my I, Christian Gallegos, will my Blake Pierce, Shawn Stephenson, I, Maddison Acuna, see myself again. parking spot and my ability to Tapatio to Cristian Ortiz. In 10 and Remi Beno. In 10 years, I see owning Costco in fi ve years. I, Keana Chavez, will nothing somehow miraculously get out of years, I see myself chillin’ on the myself traveling the world living I, Stephanie Black, will my because I don’t know anybody. every bad situation I have found beach. life to the fullest. I, Matthew Acuna, will my pub- swimming passion and abilities In fi ve years, I see myself do- myself in to Kirsti Dunckel. In 10 lic speaking abilities to my little to Amanda Hahn, my little fi sh. ing something involving art or years, I see myself 10 years older. I, Daisy Garcia, will my swag- I, Marc Gutierrez, will the El sister, Natalie Acuna. In 10 years, In 10 years, I see myself as a fashion. ness & smooth talking to Madi- Diamante FFA Chapter to Katie I see myself graduating college sports medicine doctor/physical I, Jorden Dungan, will my syn Trimble. In fi ve years, I see Boenner. In two years, I see and doing something that I love. therapist. I, Madeline Childress, will my awesome grades and dullness to myself living in a small town by myself fat and happy. awesome study skills to every- Bridget Garza, and my stub- the beach away from Visalia. I, James Adams, will Conrad’s I, Kevin Brannum, see myself one. In fi ve years, I see myself bornness to Chandler Darling. In I, Michelle Gutierrez, will my pen back to Conrad. In 10 years, dead in 100 years. starting a career. 10 years, I see myself teaching I, Julio Garcia, will all of my kind demeanor to all who need it. I see myself making billions and history to obnoxious high school debt to Maysan Stewert. In 10 In 10 years, I see myself living in trillions of dollars. I, Courtney Brooke, see myself I, Andrew Chitay, will my kid- kids. years, I see myself in a small Egypt married to One Direction. in a mirror in 10 years. neys to my dad in fi ve years. peaceful home I, Cassidy Aiello, will my obnox- I, Roman Guzman, will Nick ious personality and the “brown” I, John Bugni, will my auto-shop I, Brett Andrew Clevenger, E I, Nik Garcia, will my amazing DeRoma all my athletic abilities. call to Brittany Withnell and the skills to Blake Bechtel. In very will my parking spot to Tyler I, Blake Edmonson, will my soccer skills to Nick Garcia. In 10 years, I see myself playing FFA freshmen. In 10 years, I see few years, I see myself with a Daguerre. In eight years, I see leadership abilities and my golf on the PGA tour and married myself with cows and horses. career and a family. myself working for ESPN. royalty on campus to Hunter Bet- I, Joe Gaxiola, will all my to Megan Good. tencourt. In 10 years, I see myself awesomeness to Christian Hobes. I, Andres Alonso, will my good I, MadeLynn Bulger, will my I, Savanna Clevenger, will ev- married to a Victoria’s Secret In six years, I see myself living luck to Mason Van Ness. In fi ve ugly economics book to Alyssa ery ounce of amazing fun I had in model and living in Beverly Hills my dream of being a fi refi ghter years, I see myself on an oil rig H Clark. In 200 years, I see myself highschool to my incoming sister, paramedic. with my two beautiful kids. I, Adriane Hale, will my camera in Alaska. pretty much dead in a bedazzled Makenna Clevenger. In one to that takes amazing pictures casket. two years I see myself with your I, Brian Gerhart, will my phone I, Adam Ely, will my ability to “rolls eyes” to Hannah Fisher I, Josh Alonzo, will my ability to mom. to Alfred Torres. In fi ve years, I take such photogenic pictures to and Shelby Stout. In 15 years, keep good grades and success to I, Breanna Butler, will my see myself having a lot of money. Katelyn Anderson and Summer I see myself as a contributor to Noemi Alonzo. In 10 years, I see attitude and smartness to my I, Pharaoh Coleman, will all the Warford. In 15 years, I see myself National Geographic Magazine. myself with my beautiful wife mini-me Brianna Dempsey. In 20 rights to talk smack to anyone, traveling the world. I, Manpreet Gill, will my living the good life. years, I see myself as a success- and not get in trouble to Dakota tolerance for annoying people to I, Brittany Hale, will my good ful lawyer and married with two Coleman. In three years, I see Nicolette Cisneros. In fi ve years, I, Jacob Escamilla, will my looks to Megan Nino. In 10 I, Cassandra Alvarez, will my kids. myself working my dream job. singing abilities to Maverick I see myself traveling the world. driving skills to Samantha Mon- years, I see myself marrying Raven. In six years, I see myself Adam Holt. toya. In 10 years, I see myself I, Ashley Byerlee, will my I, Evan Collins, will my dashing committed and running my busi- I, Alisha Ginsberg, will all of becoming a doctor. determination and black combat looks to Elliot Vest. In 10 years, I Meg Nino’s Pop Tarts to Madi ness. I, Jessica Hale, will my amazing boots to Faith Byerlee. In fi ve see myself in a mirror. Ekizian, Alyssa Malley, and my soccer skills and good looks I, Jenn Amato, see myself as years, I see myself being an RN ability to ignore my parents to I, Judith Escobar, will my plus my number 3 jersey to Mia a nurse making money in fi ve in the ER. I, Mark Cortez, will all of my Nicole Ginsberg. In 10 years, I ability to stay out of trouble and Fulleylove. In three years, I see years. online skills to Bleu because see myself having lots of babies! dance skills to my niece Christine myself playing side by side with you’re my boy Bleu! In 10 years, Piña. In 10 years, I see myself Alex Morgan. I, Andy Arant, will my irresis- C I see myself as a teacher. working with special education I, Joshua Golombeck, will Tyler tably good looks to Katelyn An- Daguerre my parking spot, Drew I, Justin Caldera, will my spe- and still being best friends with I, Tyler Hampton, will my derson and my three point shot to I, Raquel Cortez, will my dog Montes (who owes Mason Stew- cial effects skills and techniques Samantha and Maddy. height and my athletic talents to Tanner Faria. In 10 years, I see to Marco. In 10 years, I see art $5) my ability to be the best to Mr. Yavasile. In 30 years, I see Ethan Peterson. In 10 years, I see myself riding horseback into the myself living in San Diego and water polo player on the team, myself opening a real Jurassic I, Byron Esparza, will my myself becoming a cop. sunset with my lover. being a nurse. and Tristen Peck my love for Park. weight lifting powers to Alex performing and care for others. In Ashton. In fi ve years, I see my- I, Cameron Handel, will my I, Jacob Arcure, will my good I, Vanesa Cortez, will my dash- one year, I see myself at college I, Norberto Calderon, will my self living in the bay area. seat in homeroom class to Mr. looks to Tyler Gennendrea. In ing looks to Miguel Alcantar. In and still keeping in contact with soccer ball to someone that can’t Conrad. In one year, I see myself eight years, I see myself teaching 10 years, I see myself as a rad my friends. afford one. In 10 years, I see as a U.S.M.C. an art class. cop arresting good-for-nothing myself with some girl. scumbag teenagers. F I, Angelica Gomez, will my I, Melanie Hash, will my swim I, Stephanie Arteaga, will God I, Sabrina Fagundes, will my shortness to all who follow. In I, Hunter Caldwell, will humor suit to Madison Thompson. In 10 wishes to Lily Onafre. In 10 I, Tamara Cullers, will my heart awesomeness to my favorite an- seven years, I see myself with to Frankie Martinez. In 10 years, years, I see myself still in Visalia. years, I see myself as a biomedi- to Kaleb Sotelo. In 10 years, I see noying ginger, Brianda Fagundes. Christian Salgado. I see myself practicing medicine. cal engineer. myself as a cop working in L.A. In fi ve years, I see myself mar- I, Lisa Heck, will the courage to ried to Luke Bryan and Hunter I, Bryson Gong, will my food to I, Joel Calendar, will my body be a foreign exchange student to I, Lyssa Arzola, will my amazing Hayes. Annika Manley. In four years, I weight to Nick White. In fi ve Shaun Stephenson. In two years, dance moves and great sing- see myself working. ing voice to Baylee Jensen. In years, I see myself being myself. D I, Paige Fesler, will my parking I see myself coming back to the U.S.A! 10 years, I see myself living in I, Summer Dean, will my love spot to Kayli Hodge. In two to I, Francisco Gonzalez will my I, Karley Calles, see myself back London, U.K. for music, amazing sense of three years, I see myself marry- car to work on it to my auto class. at El Diamante for the reunion in I, Erin Helpio, will the Helpio humor, and lame Borat accent to ing Daniel Mckenzie. In one year, I see myself studying 10 years. Legacy to Emily Helpio so that I, Michael Ashline, will my Nicole Herron. In 10 years, I see to be a mechanic. she will carry it on. In six years, awesomeness to my younger myself. marrying Alex Jesus, and I, Rachel Fitzgerald, will my I, Kevin Camy, will my awe- I see myself starting a career that sister, Mia Ashline. In 10 years, I working at St. Judes Children’s parking skills to my brother, Sean I, Oscar Gonzalez, see myself some singing talents to the choir. I love. see myself producing music and Research, hospital as a Pediatric Fitzgerald. In 20 years, I see starting a family in 12 years. being fi lthy rich. In fi ve years, I see myself gradu- Oncologist. myself living by the beach. ating from college. I, Marcus Henry, will my I, Raul Gonzalez, will my strength to all the weak kids. In I, Paige Ausherman, will my I, Elizabeth Degraw, will my I, Cesar Flores, will my varsity collection of vintage pop tart I, Patrick A. Cano, will my 10 years, I see myself as a police smile to anyone that needs it. In love for trees to Stephanie Fagun- soccer spot to either JJ, Kiko, packaging to my little sister. In personality to my brother Andres offi cer with a loving wife who 10 years, I see myself married das. In fi ve years, I see myself Brandon, Jay, Pancho, or Yohni. 300 years, I see myself in the Cano. In four years, I see myself is hot. and successful. living in Hawaii. In fi ve years, I see myself playing ground dead. running my own clothing com- pro soccer for San Jose Earth- pany. I, Aaron Hernandez, will my I, Ralphie Del Real, will my quakes. I, Valentin Gonzalez, will my awesome wrestling ability to the skills to Andrew Yeragus. In 15 long board to all the minors. In B I, McKenzie Canterbury, will years, I see myself being very I, Nicole Fosnaugh, will my El Diamante Wrestling Team. In 20 years, I see myself relaxing on my ability to procrastinate to my 10 years, I see myself as a cop I, Muhammad Baig, will my rich. parking spot to Connor Smythe. the beach. baseball skills (including my brother Greyson. In 10 years, In 10 years, I see myself owning in LA. I see myself being a forensic ability to throw as hard as Yadier I, Melissa DeLaMora, will my my own business. I, Paul Gonzalez-Becerra, will psychologist. I, Ashley Hernandez, see myself Molina) to Blake Pierce. In 10 amazing color guard abilities to my knowledge, my quirkiness, being very successful in 10 years. years, I see myself watching Sarah Mellow. In two years, I see I, Tyler Freeman, will my and my imaginary dog to Kendra I, Kassandra Carbajal, will my Psych and playing baseball for myself in a DCI corporation. relaxed attitude to Juli Boston. In Castro. In 10 years, I see myself coolness to Mr. Waters. Hopeful- I, Everardo Hernandez, see the St. Louis Cardinals. 15 years, I see myself travelling married, having kids, and getting ly one day he will grow out of his myself buying my dream car in I, Mallorie Diaz, will my abil- to different countries and seeing a job. I, Adam Baker, will my ability awkward stage. In eight years, I ity to be strong, and to not take the sights. one year. to charm the ladies to Slim Jim. see myself fresh out of vet school anything from anyone in and out and getting married. I, Gabe Hernandez, will my In 10 years, I see myself on the of the pool to Sarah Herman and I, Marisol Frias, will my I, Allison Goodsby, will my sexiness to Keyana Miller. In fi ve big screen. Jessica Prestidge. In 10 years, I hardworking attitude to Jennifer spastic school spirit, poppin’ I, Luis Carmona, will my charis- years, I see myself at Stanford see myself watching a lot of Doc- Ibara. In 5 years, I see myself sideline dance moves, and my ma, charm, manliness, beautiful University. I, Reihanna Banuelos-Quinta- tor Who. being a psychologist. cheer microphone to my home- eyes, and chiseled abs to Kyion na, will my sparkly Starbucks gurl Tori Martinez. In fi ve years, Lee. In two years, I see myself I, Jose Hernandez, will my great cup to Cheilyn Castillo. In 10 I, Ruby Diaz, will my sense of I, Kassidy Friend, will my super I see myself eating a turkey leg marrying my longtime girlfriend, smile to Viviana Hernandez. In years, I see myself fi nishing humor to Janet Trujillo. In 10 sweet dance moves and obnox- watching World of Colour, at Jennifer Aniston. 10 years, I see myself being suc- school. years, I see myself married with ious school spirit to Tyler Da- California Adventures. kids. guerre, and my Tumblr obsession cessful in all things I’ve want to I, Karina Casarez, will all my accomplish. I, Crystal Barajas, see myself as and rad mix cd-making skills to I, Jarred Goss, will my spot on pink shirts to my bestie Nicky a paramedic in 10 years. I, Hunter Dinkins, will my toned Tristan Peck. In 10 years, I see the bench to Hunter Coe. In 10 and my belts to Joel Davis. In 10 I, Megan Hofer, see myself mar- calves to Marshall Dinkins. In 10 myself traveling with my profes- years, I see myself working on years, I see myself as a doctor in ried and traveling in 10 years. I, Brooke Battle, will my water years, I see myself winning. sional modern dance company, my ranch. polo skills, ability to listen, to psychology, and married to my and married to Zac Efron. highschool sweetheart. I, Tyler Hoffman, will my Babe coach, and to never complain to I, Brianna Domingos, will my I, Jordon Grader, will my fi rst Ruth abilities in baseball to my Sarah Herman. In six years, I see geniusness, confi dence, and I, Sydney Fry, will my spot in base position for next year to I, Steven Castaneda, see myself brother Carter Hoffman. Kyle myself as an offi cer in the Air friendliness to Nadia Fahoum the neighborhood and my sweet Rickey Galindo. In four years, I swimming in a pool of money in Steinert can have some too. In 50 Force. and Zoey Bland. In seven years, dance moves to Miranda Ken- see myself playing baseball at a eight years. years, I see myself retired with I see myself married to Cristiano nedy and Madysin Trimble. In big university. I, Michael Benedetta, will my Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro, and one year, I see myself married to three kids and living in a beach- I, Kendra Castro, will my front home. profound voice to Ashton Dema- a registered nurse. Mickey Avalon. I, Jay Grant, will my cousin laptop, my dog Cali, and my col- ree. In four years, I see myself Jacob Grant all my SWAG and lection of stuff to Paul Gonzalez- I, Adam Holt, will my good leaving California. I, Mackenzie Domingues, will I, Abigail Funtila, will my awk- my stunningly great beard. In Becerra. In 10 years, I see myself looks to Sonali Sama. In two my cheerleading leadership and wardness, weirdness, accent, and 10 years, I see myself living in a married, being a lawyer, and years, I see myself being CEO of I, Kevin Bergum, see myself as awesome performing dance skills stress to my brother who will be mansion with lots of women. a millionaire in 10 years. having kids. to my little sister Colette Frisch. attending here in two years. In 20 a major clothing brand. In 10 years, I see myself married, years, I see myself working as a I, Abbi Gregory, will Casey I, Isabel Cerda, will my abil- I, Steven Hoover, will my toilet I, Lauren Berry, will my good having a stable career, maybe doctor or a nurse. Stewart my Disney princess in ity to get good grades to Tyler paper throwing arm to Mitchell looks and tanning abilities to having a family, and living out- chamber choir- Rapunzel. In 10 Giannandrea. In 10 years, I see Boswell. In 10 years, I see myself Nick Garcia. In fi ve years, I see side of the Valley. years, I see myself making a liv- myself happily married to Mat- in a mirror. myself single and traveling the ing doing what I love, baking. thew Dasilva, living in our dream G world. I, Virginia Dominguez, will house. I, Jacob Galicia, will my power I, Evan House, will my good my randomness to Brody. In 18 I, Sandra Guadarrama, will my to the future. In two years, I see looks talent and smooth talking I, Bob Hamza Bhatti, will my years, I see myself moved in with great personality to Brenda Gua- I, Juanita Cervantez, will my myself at COS almost fi nished. to Alex Ashton. In 10 years, I see charm, natural good looks, and Brody and eating ice cream. darrama. In 10 years, I see myself positive attitude to Gabriel Cer- myself living on the central coast the Key Club to Alina Bhatti. in long beach with a handsome vantez, my brother. In 10 years, I I, Lisa Gallardo, will my dinero with Jacklyn Silva. I, Alyssa Douglass, will my husband and twins. I, Jacob Bitney, will my pro- see myself achieving my dreams. awesomeness to Katie Bug, Bec- to Diego Olivares. In fi ve years, I 9
I, Katie Hutchinson, will my myself with a career in Aero- year, (do as much as possible be- in medical school. fi ve years. Smith. In 10 years, I see myself height and amazing sense of hu- space. cause you will regret it) to Isaac married to Alex Vue and with mor to Valeri Pace. In 10 years, Garcia. In 12 years, I see myself I, Luis Monreal-Felix, will I, Nayeli Orozco, see myself as a several children. I see myself teaching History or I, Ziying Liu, see myself smarter as a surgeon. my parking space to my sister professional dancer in 10 years. English at a high school level and than my sister. Mayra Monreal. In fi ve years, I I, Gabriela Reyna, will my married with a kid or two. I, Jeremiah Maturo, will my see myself as a graduate and as a I, Ashley Ortiz, will my ability school related stress to my I, Bryanna Lopez, will all my achievement hunter skills to my CHP offi cer. to be awesome to Vance Make- younger sister Liliana Rena. In knowledge and education to my father. In 100 years, I see myself herdance Sanchez. In 10 years, I 10 years, I see myself opening J cousins Dominic and Michelle dead. I, Veronica Montelongo, will see myself getting pregnant. my own bakery shop. Perez. In 10 years, I see myself my craziness and look on life to I, Emily Jacobs, will Megan married to my amazing hubby I, Kelli Mayhew, will my abil- Nalissa Villarreal. In fi ve years, I, Cristian Ortiz, will my skin I, Alexander Reynolds, will the Bruening my senioritis and Pablo, and working as a RN, with ity to say the word juicy to Ari I see myself marrying Guillermo color to Jacob Galicia. In 10 authority to rule the drama de- Shaun Stephenson my mello- everything successful. Aldape, Nataly Galdamez, and Ramos Jr. years, I see myself having a job partment with fear and shirtless- phone attitude. In four years, I Riley Friesen. In 10 years, I see and married to my highschool ness to Tristan Peck. In 40 years, see myself as a beach bum. I, Sesar Lopez-Pacheco, leave myself having graduated Fresno I, Olivia Montion, will all my sweetheart. I see myself with a bangin’ white my presence here at El Diamante. State with a major in education crazy playlists to Bree Valdez and beard. I, Kenjiana James, will my and starting out as an elementary Baylee Jensen. I, Erica Ortiz, will my funny hu- beauty to my sister. In eight I, Tyler Lorentzen, will athletic school teacher. mor and cheer moves to Sabrina I, Paige Richardson, will my years, I see myself as a doctor. ability and serve to Marshall I, Javier Morales, will my good Ost. In 10 years, I see myself basketball skills to Shonnell Hill. Dinkins. In 10 years, I see myself I, Kelly McGlasson, see myself looks and the name Daddy to married with kids. I, Stevi Johnson, will softball successful with a successful job working for Disney as an anima- Drew Montes. In 10 years, I see I, Vianna Rigor, will my awe- team captain to Rylee Pierce. In living on the coast of CA. tor in 10 years. myself happily older. I, Julius Oyelakin, will my some car to Pilar Rodriguez. 10 years, I see myself living by humor to Jolene Oyelakin and the beach married. I, Juanita Loza, will my smile to I, Katy McJunkin, will dancing I, Dario Moran, will my slacker 007 to Joan Oyelakin. In 10 years I, Daniel Rios, will my sense of Janet Trujillo. In 10 years, i see in the car to Cassie Carlisle. In grades to the entire freshmen I see myself as a dentist. humor and all my oppars to Ari I, Ha Eun Jung, will my heart to myself married with kids. six years, I see myself traveling class. In 10 years, I see myself Aldape. In 20 years, I see myself my friends. In seven years, I see the world. the CEO of a restaurant. as a peruvian Alpaca zen master myself married. I, Daniel Lucero Jr, will nice P in total harmony with one’s self looks everyday to my parents I, Ricque McKaig-Marquez, I, Elaine Moreno, will my and the cashmere. I, Desi Jurado, see myself as a and my teacher. In 12 years, I see will my good luck and musical eyelashes to girls who always I, Mireya Pantoja, will my ex- zoologist at San Diego Zoo tak- myself in a good work. ability to Maverick Raven. In fi ve compliment my eyelashes. In tremely good looks and humor to I, Kayla Rios, will my super ing care of all the exotic species. years, I see myself as a dental 10 years, I see myself having a Victor Pantoja. In fi ve years, I see awesomeness to George Rios. I, Trevor Ludlow, will #Lud- hygienist. stable job and a family. myself being the happiest person In 10 years, I see myself being a loworDie, to my sister Aubrey on earth. happy and successful person. K Ludlow. In 20 years I see myself I, Lincoln Mckenzie, will I, Mitchell Morrill, will my I, Aubreyawna Keffer, see my- riding off into the sunset with nothing to no one. In 40 years, sarcastic streak to Chase and I, Darian Jenette Payne, will the I, Danielle Rivera, will my self married to Chris Hemsworth Andy Arant on a horse. I see myself taking a life long Tristen. In 10 years, I see myself baby mat in the dance room and awesome fl ag salute voice to in 10 years! vacation. earning my masters in sociology. an abundance of hair ties to Mad-Shaun Stephensen, my newfound I, Catalina Luna, will my book ison Trimble. In 10 years, I see passion and all my love to the I, Jeffrey Keim, see myself in collection to my younger sister, I, Katie McKernan, will my I, Shannon Murphy, will my myself as a professor teaching girls in color guard, my talented college in two years. Elizabeth Luna. In 10 years, I sign making talent in ASB to back spotting abilities and humor herbology at Hogwarts School of sign making and drawing skills see myself starting my career in Hannah Fisher and Amna Baig. to Kelsi Lewis although she’s Witchcraft and Wizardry. to my girls in ASB, and lastly I I, Sean Kincaid, will my knowl- psychology. In three years, I see myself being already hilariously funny. In 10 will my school spirit, patience, edge to Austin Ice. In 10 years, a princess! (At Disneyland of years, I see myself married and I, James Peachey, will my park- and never ending love of French I see myself owning my own I, Sam Luna, will my tres tacos course). living large. ing spot, charm, and Tortoise to Amanda Cranston. In 10 years, business. to Angel Romero. In 10 years, Chico to Sylver Jones. In four I see myself living in New York I see myself tattooed from head I, Jonny Mederos, will my lead- I, Neveen Musleh, will my years, I see myself graduating and traveling to France a lot!!! I, Lacee Knapp, will all my kit- to toe. ership skills to Tyler Garster. In milkshakes to all the boys in the from Fresno State. ten accessories to Madison Jones four years, I see myself playing yard. In three years, I see myself I, Michelle Rivera, will my (A.K.A. my kitten), and I also baseball at a D1 school. marrying Channing Tatum. I, Anthony Pena, will my watch determination in anything they will her all my knowledge to help M to Larissa Mora. In fi ve years, I set their hearts to my colorguard her through her remaining three I, Gabbi Medina, will my see myself being a police offi cer. girls and ASB girls! You know I, Erin Malcolm, will my happi- years. In six years, I see myself amazing, crazy, personality to who you are, love you all! In 10 ness to Tyler Freeman, because N being done with college and four beautiful girls Valeri Pace, I, Jacob Pena, will my computer years, I see myself traveling the he needs a little extra sometimes. I, Justin Navarrette, will my starting my life. Bekka Socorro, Lexi Travis, and to Javier Morales. In four years I world! In fi ve years, I see myself work- Quincey Stephens. In 10 years, I my soccer skills and sweet talk see myself an electrical engineer. ing for Pixar Animation. see myself fi nishing my PhD at to Jay Halim. In three years, I see I, Gabe Rodarte, will my good UCSD. myself being rich and successful. I, Mark Kekai Peters, will my looks to Justin Navarrette. In 10 L I, James Mangoagui, will my good looks and knowledge of years, I see myself being a bil- parking spot to Christian Abuel. I, Juan Carlos Medina, see I, Ana Navarro, will my smarts the world to David Salazar. In 10 lionaire. I, Drew Lari, see myself suc- In six years, I see myself as a myself sitting on a beach in 12 and my positive attitude to years, I see myself getting a PhD cessful with a nice job in 10 pharmacist in the Air Force with years. Fabiola. In 10 years, I see myself in Physical Therapy. I, Guadalupe Rodriguez, will years. my future wife, Breanna Renee married and working as an my green lantern will power ring Lopez. I, Juan Diego Medina, will all elementary school teacher. I, Madisen Pierce, will my to Christian Ortiz. In 10 years, I I, Whitney Lawson - Hunt, will my power to my little brother amazing dance moves to my see myself chief for a hotel or a my Kool kat status to Maverick I, Andrea Mann, will the 125 Francisco Medina. In many I, Jazmin Negrete, will my freshmen and sophomore babies casino. Rauen. In 10 years I see myself pole and school record to Rachel years, I see myself on top of the eating habits to Kaima. In in Ford’s fourth period class. In still single. Peterson. In four years, I see my- world. three years, I see myself at the 15 years, I see myself as a trophy I, Nicholas Rodriguez, will my self married to my true love. movie theatres watching “Find- wife living in Georgia, wearing swag to Cesar Flores. In fi ve I, Samantha Lazaro, will Auto- I, Luz Medina, see myself as a ing Dory”. big hats and drinking tea in my years, I see myself graduating mechanics teacher Brown to I, Patrick Marinelli, will my nurse in 10 years. garden. from college as an engineer. Joseph Lazaro. In 10 years, I see backpack to Nigel. I, Jocelin Newhauser, will my myself set in my career. I, Sergio Medina, will my smart- sense of humor to my brother. In I, Manuel Prado, will my I, Nico Rodriguez, will my I, Brennan Marquez, will my ness to Fernando Cisneros. In fi ve years, I see myself successful symmetry and defi nition to Josh charisma to my sister Amaris Ro- I, Marissa Leal, will my prom Key Club hours to the new of- one year, I see myself working at and happy. Prado. In fi ve years, I see myself driguez. In 10 years, I see myself dresses and the ability to be fi cers. In 10 years, I see myself McDonalds. married to Tori Martinez and eat- successful as a PR Agent with a yourself through high school still as a nerd. I, Allison Nguyen, will my ing at Splash. loving family. to Andrea Gaytan and Miranda I, Yesenia Medrano, will my section leader abilities to Olivia, Zamora. In 10 years, I see myself I, Katrina Marquez, will my AVID presidency to my little cape number fourteen to Ari, I, Justin Pretorius, will leave I, Paul Rodriguez, will my being the coolest elementary awesomeness to my cousin sister Cynthia Medrano. In 10 Grace to Shelby, eating it and nothing to everyone. In 10 years, charm to a lucky youngster that school teacher around. Chelsea Marquez. In 10 years, I years, I see myself married and dying to Nathaly, my beautiful I see myself making moolah. deserves it. In six years, I see see myself married to Nicholas successful. smile to Jenay, locker to Keeley, myself with a degree and a stable I, Roxanne Lebenzon, will Terry having one kid and another attitude to Anindita, band folder I, Noah Prill, will my diabetes career. the Happy Birthday song and on the way. I, Gavin Mejia, will all my to Michelle, and to Sam, all my to anyone who will take it. In 10 clapping from Maine to Meghan headphones to Aaron Avalos. In wishes for the best. In 10 years, I years, I see myself dead, prob- I, Jazmine Rodriguez Esparza, Hochhalter. In 10 years, I see my- I, Kaylee Marsh, will my park- fi ve years, I see myself working see myself anxiously waiting for ably. will the Rodriguez legacy at El self dancing ballet in a company. ing spot to Marissa Gandola. In and helping people in my dream season four of Sherlock. Diamante to my loving sisters two years, I see myself married job of being an RN. Maria and Pilar. I, Paris Lee, will my smile to with three kids. I, Chris Nguyen, will my Nikes Montiie. In 10 years, I see myself I, Michelle Melendez, will my to Christian Abuld. In 30 years, R I, Sam Romero, will my awe- married with kids. I, Devan Marshall, will all of I see myself working for a big “hippy-ness” and my funny sense I, Brenda Ramirez, will my someness TA skills to Megan. In my breaststroke abilities to Jacob corporation. of humor to Christian Melendez. sense of humor to Juanita Cer- 15 years, I see myself as a trophy I, Yeon Kyung (Jade) Lee, will Aldaco so he can get his 1:05.00. In three years, I see myself living vantez. In 10 years, I see myself wife in Georgia wearing big hats my singing ability to Greyson In two years, I see myself serving I, Jeanie Nguyen, will my aca- in Hawaii. marrying Brittney Hale. and drinking lemonade in Mad- Canterbury. In two years, I see a mission for my church. demic determination and ability die’s garden. myself auditioning for American to love food as much as I do to I, Devin Melton, will my cows I, Erika Ramirez, will my cook- Idol. I, Chase Martinez, will my Amna Qamer, Sarah Patterson, to anyone that will take them. ies to Ryan. In 10 years, I see I, Shyeanne Roper, will my football hitting skills to Shapan- and Shawn Stephenson. In seven In three years, I see myself as a myself living. awesomeness to Reba Hale. In I, Marisa Lemus, see myself in sky. In 10 years, I see myself in homeless person or in a psychiat- years, I see myself working as fi ve years, I see myself being college in fi ve years. Germany. ric hospital. a surgical PA and traveling the successful. world. I, Nathaniel Ramirez, will my love and support for the 49ers. I , Danielle Lewis, see myself I, Estevan Martinez, will my I, Daisy Mendez, will my In 10 years, I see myself living I, Danielle Rose, will my fl ex- being a social worker and helping bad driving skills to Mr. Waters. I, Daniel Nunez Jaramillo, will strength to my sister Emily lavish and plush. ibility, intelligence, beauty, and kids in fi ve years. In 10 years, I see myself married Mendez. In 10 years, I see myself my strength and confi dence to my love to dance to Zoey Bland. I to Taylor Swift’s goat...... or just sister. In six years, I see myself working successfully. I, Marco Ramos, will my weird- also will Miss Elder all of the I, Charles Licea, will my heart Taylor Swift. marrying Taylor Swift. ness to my son Goku. In 10 years, good books I will read in college to Melissa Trindad. In 10 years, I, Jennifer Mendez, see myself I see myself as a programmer and for her class. In 10 years, I see I see myself having a family of I, Jonathan Martinez, see my- buying my dream house in four taking care of my son. myself as an athletic trainer in my own. self with a good steady job in LA years. O the NFL. making good money in 10 years. I, Bailee Caprice Oliva, will my I, Katie Reeves, will hurdles to I, Emily Liebman, will my I, Megan Mendoza, will my good looks and amazing talent to Aubrey Ludlow. I, Jamie Ruble, will my height sneaky shenanigans in ASB to I, Laura Martinez, see myself as amazing study habits and my beloved Kievit Lopez. In 10 to Rachel Sheaffer. In fi ve years, Remi Beno and my roll as the a teacher in fi ve to six years. position as favorite child in the years, I see myself with a sexy I, Candace Reich, will all my I see myself being married and hottest Emily to Emilee Weaver. household to Randi Sumpter. bod, a hot and rich husband, and brownies and monsters to D.T. having kids. In 10 years, I see myself being a I, Oscar Martinez, see myself ten babies. Carter. hot mom and best kindergarten being a fi refi ghter in 10 years. I, Joseph Mesa, will all my stuff I, Jordan Ruelas, will the teacher ever, and married to Luke to Julia Mesa. In 10 years, I see I, Froylon Onofre, see myself I, Ryan Rendahl, will my lack of universe to Joshua Ruelas (P.S. Bryan. I, Venessa Martinez, will Tyler myself having a family and being successful and happy in 10 years. imperfections and booty shaking You’re all doomed). In two Daguerre to my sister Victoria a boss. shorts to Saucey Dan (Daniel years, I see myself rolling in the I, Erivan Lima, will my accent Martinez for Spring Show. In 10 I, Eddie Ordaz, will my love to Saucedo). In fi ve years, I see synapse. to Elizabeth DeGraw. In eight years, I see myself married and I, Michael Moberly, will my my girlfriend Kelsey Crosland myself living in a secret mansion years, I see myself graduating in popping out babies. rapping skills to any young bucks and my skateboarding talents to in the forest with Erika, rais- I, Nicole Russell, see myself Medical School. tryin’ to spit. In 10 years, I see my brother Mitchell Childree. In ing hundreds of foster children being the boss of Daisy Mendez I, Emily Mason, see myself myself practicing law. fi ve years, I see myself in a good together. in 15 years. I, Mason Lingberg, will my being an actress or professional spot. knowledge of superheroes to musician in 10 years. I, Jake Modesitt, will the start- I, Monique Renovato, will my Nigel Faustino and work ethic ing center position to Evan Capo- I, Valerie Ordaz, see myself in social awkwardness to Melyssa to Josh Cypert. In 20 years, I see I, Gabriel Mata, will a great last sella. 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Ayers, and Courtney Bank. In 10 a beautiful family and working years, I see myself operating my as a pediatrician while running a Jacob Arcure business. S own business. by BAILEE OLIVA I, Ravneet Sahota, will my sock Assistant Editor I, Calvin Snowden, will my I, Melissa Vang, see myself with While he started his high school career at style to Daniel Saucedo. In 462 work ethic, determination, and six boys, all different nationali- Redwood, Jacob Arcure is more than happy to years, I see myseld being pretty my will to succeed to Jeremiah ties, half asian and half whatever graduate with such amazing peers here at El D. dead. Snowden. In 10 years, I see my- in 10 years. Arcure is the newspaper’s assistant editor for our self settling down with my wife sports section, and has been an amazing form I, Brendan Salazar, will my in San Diego. I, Johnny Angel Vasquez, will of help this year. Now, as a senior here at El love for Ed Hews and my sense my recording studio and music Diamante High School, he is looking forward to of learning to Jacob Salazar (I I, Joanna Solis, will my title as campaign to my younger brother graduating and beginning his new life. But as of love you bro!). In fi ve years, I see the coolest Solis on campus to Nick Vasquez. In two years, I see right now, Jacob is making ends meet by working myself marrying Alexis Peterson. Sabrina Solis, my amazing ability myself at the grammys winning at Baskin Robbins and serving up everybody ice to quote movies and songs to album of the year. cream. I, Gregorio Loyd Salazar, will Hannah Fisher and Shelby Stout, He has been the coolest of the cool since the my spot by band room to Shan- and my ability to communicate I, Nathan Vidusic, will my day he took his fi rst breath on this planet. Mister nyn Smith. In 70 years, I see with animals to Rachael Feil. In singing and sight reading ability Arcure was born on the thirty-fi rst of July in 1995, myself doing amazing art work. 10 years, I see myself as a world to Jared Gayer. In 10 years, I see and get this, he was too cool for a normal birth. dictator ruling the government- myself living at the beach and This guy is so important that his mother had to be airlifted from Tulare to Fresno just to give birth to I, Christian Salgado, will noth- Joannarchy. surfi ng every day. him. Can you say, “Baller!”? ing to no one. In six years, I see Some of Jacob’s favorite things are video games, babes, reading, Bengel tigers, boxing, myself independent. I, Kaleb Sotelo, will my sense of I, Bryson Viera, will all of my and MMA. He is also looking to become an art major, and is starting off at Porterville’s Community fashion to Scott Hamelton. In a love for music and my instru- College. This total chick magnet is looking to become an art teacher in the future to spread his love I, Rosa Salgado, will my per- 100 years I see myself dead. ments to Aleana Chavez. In of art. That’s right, not only is he a total hottie, but he is also a sensitive artist. Ask him to paint you sonality to Nayeli Orozco. In 10 10 years, I see myself making like one of his French girls, and I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to. years, I see myself as a model. I, Wesley Spence, see myself professional music and making running a successful company in bank. I, Daniel Salmeron, will my per- 10 years. Savanna Clevenger sonality to Breanna Valdez and I, Holly Vigario, will my parking by KATRINA MARQUEZ everything else to Meg, Liz, and I, Kelsey Stephenson, will my spot to Greyson Canterbury, if Business Editor Reba. In seven years, I see my- title as the best dancer in school and when he ever gets a car. In On the day of December 23, 1994 a baby girl named self married to Elysse Thomas. to Shaun Fitzgerald Stephenson eight years, I see myself living in Savanna Clevenger was brought into this world. Her hobbies are Jr. In 10 years, I see myself San Diego lying on the beach. drama, writing, and going out to eat with her friends. Her best friend I, Isaiah Vernon Salvador, will working at an elephant orphanage is her 13 year old sister Makenna, they love each other very much my pole vault poles to Trenton in Tanzania. I, Daniel Villa, will my dunking and never fight. When asked what her most embarrassing mo- Aguilar. In 100 years, I see my- ability to Gabe Hernandez. In one ment in high school was she explained “When I was in cheer and self in a coffi n. I, Sadie Stewart, will my pro year, I see myself in the marines I fell at battle for the saddle in front of everyone, then the girl who driving skills to Mason Stewart. boot camp. was always mean to me came up to me and made fun of me fall- I, Chris Sanbongi, will my great In fi ve years, I see myself mar- ing”. Her one secret talent is that she is can make her tongue into a parking skills and parking spot ried to Andy Samberg and having I, Andres Villasenor-Lopez, will three leaf clover. to Lexi Kline. In 10 years, I see countless beautiful, hilarious have graduated from COS to be a The most memorable moment she had in high school myself married, having two kids, children. correctional offi cer in 10 years. was getting to play Abigail in the play The Crucible her senior year. and teaching history. If Savanna could be anything in this world she would be an actress, I, Kasey Stoebig, will my water I, Luisa Villegas, will my brain she would really like to be in any type of movie. Her favorite actress I, David Sanchez, will my polo skills and my ability to power to Jocelyn Valenzuela. is Judy Garland, and if could have the choice of choosing a love heart to my future girlfriend. In speak my mind no matter what to In 10 years, I see myself maybe interest for a movie role she would pick Justin Timberlake. Her biggest inspiration is her Mom, “She is the most selfless 10 years, I see myself mobbin Sarah Herman. In 10 years I see married and volunteering around and helpful person I have ever known” she says. After high school this happy, friendly, and smart young lady plans on around in a lambo. myself being 27. the world and living happily. attending Cal State Fullerton to study communications leaving her happiness for El D to keep.
I, Gabriella Sanchez, will my I, Chanachon Sukhonpanich, I, Brooke Vincent, will my personality to Danielle Rumsie. brother Brandon Vincent my mo- Jorden Dungan will my outgoing personality to by BAILEE OLIVA In four years, I see myself suc- tivation to succeed in school and Erivan Junior. In four years I see Assistant Editor cessful in my career. myself successful in my life. go to college. In eight years, I see myself graduating med school. Miss Jorden Dungan came out kicking and scream- I, Miriam Sanders, will my PLL I, Martin Sustaita, will nothing ing on August 23, 1995 here in Visalia’s own Kaweah Delta ability to Evalina Vang and my to my brother Anthony Gomez. Hospital. She would go on through life continuing to kick and ohh so amazing senior year to In seven years, I see myself mar- scream, and there is proof of this in every family photo she Amanda Olvera. I also will the W has ever taken. She claims to be a boring, dull, talentless per- rying my high school sweetheart. I, Darwyn Ward, will the El ability to walk to school alone son, but she doesn’t give herself enough credit. She is a pas- Diamante campus to Mr Waters. to my favorite freshman, Marc sionate movie lover and feminist who is ready to educate the In 539 years, I see myself de- Mayhew. In 10 years, I see my- world about her favorite things in life. stroying The Covenant. self married to a handsome man T Jorden is a huge movie buff who can spend days at with two beautiful children. a time watching and analyzing movies. She spends her time I, Gabriel Tamayo, will my I, Ronnie Watkins, will my awe- indulging in her caffeine addiction while catching up on the happiness and hope to Annika some Rubiks cube skills to Elliot I, Jessica Sandoval, see myself latest news, shows, and movies. M*A*S*H is her favorite TV Manley, and my video game club Vest. In fi ve years, I see myself having a family in 10 years. show and she has to hold back tears each time she watches to Kyle and Curtis. In 10 years, I cashin’ checks and breakin’ the last episode. As for movies, her favorite is The Godfather and you can bet your bottom she see myself having a doctorate in necks. I, Samantha Saucedo, will my literature and working for a video has seen it far too many times. However, her hatred towards the movie Fight Club never ends, so wisdom to my little brother Dan- beware of conversing with her about it because the rants will continue forever. game company and owning a I, Zack Webb, will my Captain iel Saucedo so he can keep the She is attending CoS after high school, and hopes to eventually transfer to UC Berkeley, German Shepherd. of Varsity Waterpolo to Brandon legacy going. In 15 years, I see and there she has high expectations to achieve a double major in history and fi lm studies. With this Watts. In fi ve years, I see myself myself as a famous psychiatrist. degree she wants to do one of two things: become a high school history teacher or create a career I, Gabriel Tayagua Abarca, will rich. my strength to Dominic Maya in fi lmmaking. As for raising a family, she says that she would like to adopt children, starting here in I, Selena Saucedo, will all my the US because she feels it is best for charity to start at home. Perez. In seven years, I see my- I, Mary White, will my unwav- clothes to Cristal Rojos. In 10 self being a police offi cer. ering smile and endless determi- years, I see myself very success- nation to Ashley Wynne. In 10 ful. Rachel Fitzgerald I, Chris Tercero, will the ability years, I see myself as a success- to keep good grades and my ful elementary teacher and a wife by MELISSA VANG I, Nicole Schouten, will my good amazing studying skills to Sa- and mommy. Staff Writer looks and buff arms to Sarah mantha Tercero, and my patience Who enjoys outdoor camping more than Herman. In 10 years, I see myself to Amanda Cranston. In 10 years, I, Sierra Wilber, will my cats the beach? Rachel Fitzgerald. She is the legal age of being a hot mom with a gor- I see myself graduated from col- to Casey Stewart and Whitney 18 years-old and she was born on October 28th, 1994, geous husband and three adorable lege with a masters degree and Withnell. In 10 years, I see my- in Visalia California. At first meet Rachel is a really nice children. starting work at Google, Apple, self as a crazy cat lady. and generous person. On hot summer days she enjoys or Disneyland. sipping on her Mr. Pibb when she’s cooling off from the I, Madeleine Scroggin, will my I, Keith Williams, will my fi ght- sun. alto voice to Valerie Childress, I, Nick Terry, will my signed ing skills and muscular physique As of now Rachel is working at Taco Bell as my fun personality to Lexi Kline, Jerry Rice poster to Katrina. In to Anthony Gomez. In two years, a Service Champion, a cashier. She drives her silver and my sweetness to Sarah Pat- 10 years, I see myself with my I see myself in combat. Volkswagen 2000 to work or just to cruise around town. terson. In 10 years, I imagine my- own family. In her car she likes listening to rap, country, pop, and in- self graduated from college and I, Jerry Wilson, will my good die music. Rachel is a very artistic person, she enjoys pursuing a career in psychology, I, Anreet Toor, will my amazing and priceless looks to my Pannus graphic arts and Photoshop. married, and starting a family. parking skills to Jenna Toor. In Dog to Kris Martel. In 10 years, I When Rachel comes home she is greeted 10 years, I see myself being a see myself in Cuba making Bank. by her two dogs and two cats. She feels most comfort- I, Devon Shahan, will the dentist and living with my turtle, able in leggings and she can not get enough of them! In defense of line to Justin Valen- 2 Chainz. her comfy leggings and t-shirt she likes watching Law & Order: SVU and other criminal investigation shows. zuela. In one year, I see myself Although Rachel is the Teacher Aid for Journalism she is considered as part of the class. She is a very fun and quirky becoming a Marine and marrying I, Cindy Torres Guzman, will Y person to hang out with. If you’re looking for a fun trip out of town, Rachel is your go-to friend that will be down for the my girlfriend. my attractive laugh to Jessica I, Michelle Yang, will my awe- trip any time! Lopez. In fi ve years, I see myself some Aslan powers and ran- I, Jaden Shaw, will my Panera milking whales. domness to Kendra Castro and bread fetish to everyone. In fi ve Stephanie Black. In 20 years, I Katie Hutchinson years I see myself as a traveling I, Jacob Trimble, will my ability see myself creating a portal to an by CHRIS TERCERO nurse living the high life. to make every moment a fun one alternate dimension. Publicity Editor and my good looks to Madisyn I, Anthony Sierra, will noth- Trimble. In seven years, I see Katie Hutchinson was brought into this ing to Anthony Gomez. In 2020 myself being a produce broker. years, I see myself covered in Z beautiful world on July 2nd, 1995 here in Visalia California. She has two dogs named Roscoe and tattoos. I, Melissa Trinidad, will my I, Brianda Zavala, will my sass Charleston. If she could be any age she would heart to Chuckie Licea. In fi ve to Elias Rodriguez. In two years, want to stay the same age as she is right now, I, Emilee Sierra, will my diva years, I see myself living in San I see myself somersaulting to the which is 17. She can inhale her bottom lip when attitude to my sisters Elizabeth Jose. moon. and Elexa Sierra. In 10 years, I she wants to show off and during her free time see myself married to Richard I, Desirae Zavala, will my you can usually fi nd Katie asleep in her bed or Fernandez living happily ever athletic abilities to Denise and playing Xbox. after. V Victoria. In two years, I see my- Her favorite body part is the clavicles. She I, Jacob Valdez, will my love of self visiting Mr. Rice. loves alternative music and the movie Trans- I, Saajan Singh, will my good the game for football to Mitchell formers. In school Katie likes to learn History and looks and suits to Mr. Carr. In 10 Boswell. In seven years, I see English and hopes to one day to be a high school years, I see myself as a lawyer, myself with two boys and a very teacher in one of those subjects. Her idol is her nightclub owner, entrepreneur, beautiful wife. dad; he means a lot to her. Not many people singer, and married to Kate know that she is actually really funny under her Upton. I, Ann Vang, will my gorgeous shy facade. If she could redo anything in her life long hair and sweet innocent it would be middle school because she was “antisocial.” Her fondest memory was when she was I, Austin Smith, will my outgo- voice to Evalina Vang. In 15 younger and she would go get treats on Sunday. After high school she hopes to travel to Australia ing personality and car to Kylie years, I see myself living in to visit all their landmarks. In 10 years, Katie would like to be married with children and starting her Tapia, Kamal Mann, Austin Seattle, Washington settled with career of being a high school History or English teacher. 2012-2013 11
Katrina Marquez by RACHEL FITZGERALD Staff Writer July 16, 1995 a girl named Katrina Marquez was born at Kaweah Delta Hospital. She loves to read, her favorite soda is Dr. Pepper, and her favorite fast food place to eat is Jack in the box. Some things she enjoys are going to the movie with her boyfriend, reading, and eating lasagna. Her dream vacation is to go to the San Diego Zoo with her family, and hopes to have a summer home in Rome, Italy someday in the future. The best TV show to her is The Big Bang Theory, she says, “Sheldon is the best and I wish he could be my best friend”. One outfi t she can always depend on wear- ing when she has nothing else to wear is running shorts and a t-shirt. Her most favorite thing to do in the whole world is to camp at the beach with her family. In her future she plans to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse, and have a happy and stable life with her husband and children. Gabriella Medina by ANN VANG Staff Writer Miss Gabbi Medina is exhaled her fi rst breath on July 15,1995 in a town called Reno, Nevada. She is the oldest of four siblings in which she has two broth- ers and two sisters. Gabbi is a very involved youth here at El Diamante. She has been a part of the Journalism staff for two years and enjoys acting for her drama class. In her spare time, Gabbi likes to sit at home and watch movies, especially disney movies and movies from the eighties. Her favorite television series is Pretty Little Liars. Some of her major pet peeves are people who are slow, people who talk without eye contact, and people who have lots of grammar errors. Gabbi has lived a good six years in Visalia, California, and is ready to fi nally bloom! What Gabbi will miss most about high school is living the life of a teenager where she is worry-free. Since she was a little girl, Gabbi has always dreamt of becoming a famous movie star, but her dreams have transformed quite a bit. She now declares that she will be majoring in criminal justice. For two years, Gabbi plans on fi rst attending a community college, College of the Sequoias, then will later transfer to the University of San Diego where she has high hopes in becoming a psychologist. Bailee Oliva by JORDEN DUNGAN Opinion Writer Bailee Caprice Oliva transferred from Redwood to El Diamante during her junior year of high school, and ever since then we have been begging them to take her back. But she stuck around, and now she’s the assistant editor of the Opinions section, and without her we wouldn’t get anything done. Bailee was born on September 13th, 1995. She’s a vegetarian, musician, writer, reader, blogger, Spiderman fan, and to add to it all, a certified cool person. Her closet is full of nothing but black clothing to go with her silky black mane (and soul). Although, ironically, her favorite color is orange. A native of Visalia, Bailee has had plenty of time to dream of living somewhere cooler. Infact, she has several very detailed pictures for her future. The original plan of becoming a world famous singer didn’t pan out because as it turns out, Bailee can’t sing. So, she created a backup plan which consists of a polygamous marriage between her, Andrew Garfield, Evan Peters, and Avan Jogia. If that doesn’t work out, Bailee would like to attend Cal Poly, earn a PhD in English, and become a professor at a UC. So, don’t send your children to any UC in the future. One day they will drop out and call you crying, and when you ask why, they’ll say, “Professor Oliva radiated so much awesome... she knows so much about semicolons...I couldn’t handle it.” Noah Prill by JACOB ARCURE Staff Writer Noah Prill is a young diabetic trailblazer, born from the hard streets of (upstate) New York. His life mirrors that of a mighty battle dwarf, forged from hardship and determination. He also likes long walks on the beach. Commonly mistaken for a freshman, he’s actually 18 years old, and a senior! He’s also the head honcho editor, so he has power too. He has many favorite things, including movies and music. His favorite film of all time is Space Buddies, the penultimate sequel to the Air Buddies saga. His favorite music includes typically indie baloney such as Neutral Milk Hotel, but also likes to add some real streetwise ghetto stuff such as the Wu-Tang Clan. Despite having many favorite things, he also dislikes some things, such as his girlfriend’s toxic farts. Noah Prill is a hard worker, a hard dancer, and a rad dude, and forged from the same toughness that made Thor’s hammer. He is, Noah Prill. Tengiz Rustamkhanli by KATRINA MARQUEZ Staff Writer On November 6, 1996 in Azerbaijan a little boy was born by the name of Tengiz Rustamkhanli. Tengiz is a foreign exchange student that came to the U.S. for the fi rst time in his life his junior year, here at El Diamante. He is happy, and sad to be leaving the U.S. this year to go back to his home Azerbaijan, his is happy to see his family, but will also miss his host family. His favorite food he tried here in America is Macaroni and Cheese. The thing he liked most about being here was that the people were really nice to him, they always helped him when he needed help. His favorite sport is soccer, and he got to be apart of the varsity soccer team here at El Diamante, and had fun even though it was a little different than how he played in Azerbaijan. The things he really got interested in after being here in the U.S. was Chess, and Astronomy. One thing that surprised him about Americans was that they are always positive, and are always smiling. The best thing he got to learn here in America was responsibility. When asked what he will miss most about being apart of The Dig said “My classmates, teacher, and how they are all so nice to me”. Tengiz’s fi rst thing he plans on doing when he goes home to Azerbaijan is to eat all the food he has missed. Miriam Sanders by ANREET TOOR Staff Writer The one of a kind Miriam Sanders was born on December 11, 1994, in Visalia, California where she has lived her entire life. She is very close to her older sister, Sarah. Miriam’s life goal is to become a school teacher, get married, and have two perfect children. Sanders also enjoys traveling; it is one of her great aspirations to visit Australia. She wishes to capture the beautiful scenery of all her travels on her camera, for she has a passion for photography. When she has kids she plans on taking a picture of them every single day, so she can see their progressions. Miriam loves elephants, Nutella, and Christmas. An odd fact about Miriam is, unlike most teenagers she has never been to Taco Bell or Disneyland. Also despite her love for Elephants, Miriam hates animals and has no pets. Anyone who knows Miriam would describe her as funny, polite, and smart. She holds herself to very high standards, and is somewhat of a perfectionist. Miriam is someone you can always count on, and will not let you down. Also she has a pretty wacky sense of humor! Christopher Tercero by NOAH PRILL Staff Writer Chris Tercero, born on the 24th of May 18 years ago, is a self admitted Disney addict and the Publicity Editor of The Dig. He travels to Disneyland at least once a month, and is quite opin- ionated on the Disney lexicon, to say the least. His favorite animated Disney movie is WRECK IT RALPH, and his favorite non-animated Disney film is Pirates of the Caribbean. His least favorite’s are Planes, Toy Story 3 and Cars 2. Chris also has a lot of energy, and is a superb dancer, most likely stemming from his “self diagnosed ADHD.” His ideal life includes being an Imagineer at Disneyland, (go figure) with tons of lovely apple products to complement his life. Not many people know this about Chris, but he actually is not a fan of animals, despite his love for cute animated creatures. Along with his love for Disney, he also is a connoisseur of Apple products, his favorite being an iMac. His college plan is to go to COS for 2 years, then get into UCLA. His Disney passion and fun loving attitude will be sure to follow him into his later years, from the start of his life until the foreseeable future. Anreet Toor by MIRIAM SANDERS Photography Editor The world got much brighter when a princess named Anreet Toor took her first breath on July 8th, 1995. Now, 17 years later, she continues to brighten everyone’s day with her fun personality. Anreet loves her turtle, 2chainz, with all of her heart. She also has a great love for her friends, and she doesn’t know what she would do without them; however, Toor hates everyone who isn’t her friend. If you want to talk to Anreet, she can talk to you in 3 different languages! She has a love hate relationship with food, as she wants to continue eating, but not want to gain any weight. Most of the time, Anreet is out of the house, for she loves to travel places. She has been to many interesting places, experiencing new, and exciting activities; infact, Anreet recently tried parasailing, and she fell in love with it. At school, Anreet is active in the Varsity Girls’ Tennis team as well as the president of El Diamante Mock Trial. While she was a freshman taking Chemistry, she sat next to Miriam Sanders and talked about her wonderful life. Anreet prides herself in being the “Best Driver Ever.” As high school comes to a close, Anreet counts the days until graduation, so she can move onto college at UC Santa Barbara in the Fall. In college, she plans to study to become a dentist. After college, Anreet Toor hopes to meet a handsome, mixed Egyptian and Irish man to fall in love with and marry. Ann Vang byKATIE HUTCHINSON Staff Writer Fellow staff member Ann Yichoua Vang was born November 10, 1994. She is currently eighteen years old. Although she has lived in California for five years now, she was born in Detroit, Michigan and before moving here she resided in Arkansas and Oklahoma. She is the fifth child of eight in her family of eleven. After college she aspires to be a pediatrician or a prenatal nurse, she has not solidified her choice yet. Marriage is something she has considered but does not want to happen until late into her future where she will share at least five children with her husband living in hopefully Seattle, Washington in a suburb. In her present high school career, her favorite subject is history, favorite movies are Frankenstein and Pearl Harbor, favorite color is royal blue, animal is dolphin, and smell is of freshly washed and dried laundry. Ann was asked what she believed her best and worst qualities were. She said her eyes were her best quality and her mood swings the worst. Something most people don’t know about Ann Vang is that she is very talented in photography and has amazing camera skills. Her favorite things to do include going to the beach and watching movies. Three of her favorites tv shows are Vampire Diaries, Nikita, and Shark Tank. When asked what her pet peeve was, she responded “people with greasy hair”. If Ann could choose an animal that represented her amongst other she would choose a dove because they are peaceful and weightless. If she could, she would turn and remain twenty two for the rest of her life. Melissa Vang by SAVANNA CLEVENGER Staff Writer Melissa Vang, current senior at El Diamante and staff writer for The Dig, is very excited about graduating and proud of the many accomplishments she’s made during her years here in high school. Melissa is currently seventeen years old and was born on September 7, 1995 in Visalia, California. She loves the color blue, dogs, and her cousin and best friend Emily. During her busy life Melissa has participated in soccer, gymnastics, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts. MMA is definitely Melissa’s favorite thing to do, and she hopes to get involved in Jiu Jitsu over the summer. “I like MMA because it’s nice to learn how to defend yourself without having to depend on others.” Melissa says. Her biggest inspiration is Ronda Rousey, the first UFC MMA female competitor. “She changed the history of it. It’s really inspiring.” In ten years, Melissa sees herself being a successful sports therapist, married, and with six children. Melissa says that she would love to have all boys, and jokingly adds, that she thinks it’d be cool if they all had different ethnicities. After living in Visalia for her entire life so far, Melissa is excited to get older and travel. Her biggest travel dream is to get to visit Bora Bora. Above all, Melissa’s biggest dream is to get married and have kids. Of course, before marriage comes dates! Melissa’s idea of a perfect date includes training, sparring, and ending the night of with froyo. An interesting fact about Melissa is that she hates Italian food, and cheese. “I don’t have a favorite food because I like all foods!” she explains. “I love fried food.” 12