SENIOR SPOTLIGHT – DENISE MARROQUIN
Denise is the daughter of Jose Marroquin and Marisela Contreras. She has two brothers, Alan and Johan.
During high school Denise received the superintendent’s award in 2021 and 2025. She was a departmental scholar for Social Science in 2022, Science in 2023, Health in 2025, and Theater in 2025. She was a U.S. Junior Ambassador from 2023-2024. She won the Brave spirit award in 2025. She was ASB President in 2026.
Denise played Basketball for 3 years and Varsity Track and Field for 3 years.
Denise has future plans to go to college and get a degree in medical laboratory science. She then wants to go to medical school to become a doctor specialized in hematology and/or oncology.
Advice for future generations: “Don’t let fear get the best of you.”