Class of 2019 - Evanston Scholars
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Sarah Alsulaimawi Sarah Alsulaimawi is the daughter of Ahmed and Iman; she has three younger brothers. Her favorite class at ETHS is business management because it allows her to develop a broad understanding of business organizations and to gain subject-specific knowledge in areas such as markets, customers, finance, and stocks. Sarah is a member of the Graphic, Community Service, and Yearbook clubs. She plans to attend college and get her bachelor’s degree in business management followed by law school in order to pursue a career in Business Law. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends; also, she does something everyday that brings her closer to her goals, such as reading, writing and even exercising. |
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Maria Batres
Diane (Maria) Batres is the daughter of Salvadoran parents Ana and Walter; she has two younger brothers, Jacob and Walter. Her favorite subjects in school are math and science because even though some of the hardest problems frustrate her, she knows that there will always be a solution. Her favorite classes are AP Chemistry and BC Calculus because of her amazing teachers and because she loves learning new things and connecting old ideas every day. Outside of the classroom, Diane has joined many clubs including SHPE Jr, Team ASAP, WiSTEM, Dreamers Club, and the Cross Country Team. During her free time, Diane likes to hang out with friends, run, and read, and she spends a lot of time in bookstores and coffee shops. She hopes to go to college and earn a degree in Computer Science.
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Jennifer Becerra Jennifer Becerra is the daughter of Mexican immigrants who came to this country for a better future and started a family. She has two older sisters who are pursuing their career in health care fields, and a younger sister who inspires her to be a great role model. Her favorite class at ETHS is American Studies because she loves to learn about current problems that are affecting our daily lives and impacting our country as a whole. Jennifer is currently an ambassador and is a part of Latino Quest. Outside of school, she enjoys giving back to her community by being involved in her church. She is undecided but hopes to pursue a career in law enforcement or in business. |
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Alexandra Bolling Alexandria Bolling is the third oldest of four children to her single mother Georgia Collier-Bolling. She lives with her Aunt Jonell Nimock and her cousins in Evanston IL. Alex’s favorite classes at ETHS are AP Language and Composition and AP US History because she loves writing and learning about history. Outside of the classroom, Alex has been involved in Speech and Debate at Evanston Township High School for three years; she loves being able to travel with her friends and share her ideas with other students around the nation. Alex plans to attend a four year college to major in Secondary Education and pursue her dream of becoming a high school history teacher. |
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Jordan Brooks Jordan Brooks is African American, the son of two hard working parents, and the second oldest of four siblings. He enjoys English as the class forces him to view the world from a different perspective while improving his vocabulary. Jordan’s extracurricular activities include being a member of the ultimate frisbee team, and he participates in a Poetry club at Y.O.U. While still deciding on the institution best suited for him, Jordan plans to be the first Brooks to finish college by obtaining a degree in journalism. |
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Hannah Cardenas-Avila Hannah Cardenas lives with her mom, Mitzy Cardenas, and her sisters, Abigail and Amelia. Her favorite class is US History because her teacher is very nice and makes boring topics interesting. Hannah is involved in DanceX at ETHS and the Pharmacy Tech program. She would like to be an ER doctor in the future and go to college outside the state. |
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Kathlyn Etyem Kathlyn Etyem is the daughter of Jamaican and Belizean parents and the third child of four. Her favorite class at ETHS is AP Government and Politics because she enjoys learning about the U.S political system. Outside of class, she enjoys volunteering and is a part of a mentorship program, “Help a Brother, Help a Sister”, as well as student council. She has also been on the honor roll for the past two years at ETHS. She hopes to attend an HBCU and pursue her career as a lawyer. |
Cielo Gomez
Cielo Gomez is the youngest of three children; she has a brother who is 22, and a sister who is 26, and is soon to be a first generation college graduate. Outside of the classroom, she is involved with The Latinx Student Leadership Board, Peer Tutoring, Community Service Club (Leader), and Latinx Quest. On weekends, Cielo enjoys being a swimming instructor to young children. Her favorite class at ETHS is AP Biology because it offers an opportunity to challenge herself. She hopes to attend Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to study health science in order to pursue a career in Dermatology.
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Jaylin Herrejon
Jaylin Herrejon is the daughter of Latino parents; she is the oldest of her siblings and one of them attends Nichols Middle School. Her favorite subject at ETHS is Math because ever since she was in Elementary school, it was one of her best classes. Outside of the classroom, Jaylin loves music and she is currently learning how to play the guitar and soon the piano. She is still undecided on where she wants to go to college but one of her goals is to one day be an Obstetrician or a Midwife.
Shanon Hutchinson
Shanon Hutchinson is the daughter of Jamaican parents, and she has three siblings, two of whom are older and attend Oakton Community College, and a younger sister who attends Haven Middle School. Shanon’s favorite subject in school is Anatomy because she loves the intense, dense based vocabulary and enjoys learning about systems and structures of the body. Outside of school, Shanon participates in community service at the Edible Acres and many other places, works at a sorority at Northwestern two days a week, and is co-president of the ETHS Beauty Club. In the future, she hopes to attend an Ivy-League University to study genetic engineering and earn her Ph.D.
Muhammad Ijlal
Muhammad Ijlal is the son of Pakistani parents and has one older sister and one older brother who is also an Evanston Scholar. His favorite class at Evanston is Auto Technology because he likes to work on mechanical systems and technology of cars. Muhammad is very involved in school activities including the Speech and Debate team, Emerge, Ambassadors, Student Senate, and South Asian and Middle Eastern Student Alliance (SAME). After high school, he plans to attend four-year college to study Aeronautical Engineering.
Darius Johnson
Darius Johnson is a 16-year-old black male, son of a Jamaican mother and American father. He has three siblings and lives with his mother, brother, and step-father. His favorite class is AP English, He has loved to write since he could walk and AP English is the perfect opportunity for him to write at a high level and learn how to grow and develop as a writer. Darius is a two-sport athlete in Football and Track and Field; he is also a part of Leadership programs including Emerge and the Avid Leadership Team, and has been awarded for his volunteer work at the McGaw YMCA. Darius' future goal for college is to go to a four-year university, double major in Business and Marketing, and Communications/Journalism, play football at his university, and hopefully become an entrepreneur and owner of his own business.
Jose Lopez
Jose Lopez is the son of a single mother and has one younger brother who currently attends Chute Middle School. He wants to go on to college to be able to give back to his mother for all the hard work she has put into raising him. His favorite class at ETHS is Japanese because he enjoys learning about the unique Japanese culture. As part of the Japanese exchange program, Jose will be visiting Japan for two weeks to experience Japanese lifestyle. He usually spends time after school with his family and takes care of his brother most of the time. Jose dreams of attending the University of Santa Clara or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to study computer programming.
Ashley Martinez
Ashley Martinez comes from a family of Mexican parents who migrated to the United States 20 years ago in search of a better life. She has two younger siblings and an older sister who is also an Evanston Scholar, currently attending Valparaiso University.
Ashley’s favorite class at ETHS is AP Language and Composition because she loves reading and writing. She is currently involved in clubs such as Latinx leaders, Latinx Quest and Wildkit buddies. Ashley wants to study pre-law with the hope of becoming a lawyer one day.
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Cion Miller-Smith Cion Miller-Smith is the son of Jamaican parents. He is the fourth child of five. His favorite class in school is Pre-Calculus because he likes to challenge himself solving mathematical problems. Outside the classroom Cion participates in extracurricular activities. Cion is a three sport athlete at ETHS. He plays football, wrestles, and does track and field. He is competitive and enjoys working hard to reach his goals. Cion still doesn’t know what he wants to study in college but he plans to major in mathematics since he loves math and finds himself good at it. |
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Jacelyne Myrthil
Jacelyne was born on October 3, 2000 in Port-au- prince Haiti. She moved to the United States in 2010 with her mother Rebecca, and her two brothers “Djy” and “Djey.” Her favorite class at ETHS is orchestra because she really enjoys playing the violin. She is part of the Ceramics Club and Sewing Club at ETHS. Jacelyne is considering pursuing a career in video editing or photography. She has been thinking about photography since last year and really enjoys it. She hopes to take some photography classes soon to improve her skills.
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Steve Palacios Coming from Ecuadorian parents, Steve Palacios is the youngest son of his family; behind his two older brothers. Interested in deaf culture and its unique aspect, Steve’s favorite class is American Sign Language. With continuous passion, Steve pursues soccer and is a member of the Community Service Club at ETHS. Feeling connected to the field of Engineering, Steve hopes to be academically prepared for the opportunities that await him. |
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Prem Patel Prem is an Indian/African American, and he has two younger siblings. His favorite class at ETHS is auto mechanics mainly because he has always been fond of machinery. Prem is currently in the Auto club and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers). Prem is still thinking about possible colleges and majors, but he is currently interested in Criminology and Biotechnology. |
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Rachel Patino Rachel Patino is the daughter of Mexican parents and has two younger siblings. Her favorite classes at ETHS are Pre-Calc and sports medicine because she loves problem solving and challenging her abilities. Outside the classroom, Rachel is on the Evanston soccer team, part of Latino Quest, a mentor with The AGENCY mentor program, and an honor roll student (all semesters!). She hopes to attend Western Michigan University majoring in athletic training in order to pursue a career in that field. |
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Kennedy Reid
As a third-generation Evanstonian who went to a CPS school until the eighth grade, Kennedy comes from a very close-knit family. Her favorite class at ETHS is Anatomy because she likes studying the human body and dissecting all kinds of animals. At ETHS, Kennedy is an executive ambassador for the Student Ambassadors and she was named to Freshman and Sophomore Honors Society. Her goal is to attend Howard University in Washington D.C and become either a physician or a nurse practitioner.
Melissa Rivera
Melissa Rivera is the daughter of El Salvadoran parents and lives in a multi-generational house with her maternal grandmother and two brothers, both graduates of E.T.H.S. Her favorite class is History, because she loves the way the teacher engages the class and makes it interesting. Outside the classroom, Melissa wrestles and manages the boy's wrestling team. She also works at the school library and participates occasionally in Latino Quest. She is interested in a major and a job that will allow her to travel the world.
Millie St. Felix
Millie St. Felix is the youngest of Haitian born parents who were never able to obtain a college degree. She has two brothers and one sister. Millie's favorite class is Adventure because it's a great opportunity to step outside of her comfort zone. In her sophomore year, one of Millie's greatest accomplishments was being selected for sophomore honor society. Millie's college goal is to continue in what has become her family's tradition of completing a college degree. After completing her undergraduate degree, she hopes to pursue a career in medicine.
Aurora Sanchez
Aurora Sanchez is the daughter of Angelita and Jose Sanchez. Her parents are Latinos. She has two brothers and they are both students at Haven Middle School. Aurora’s favorite class at ETHS is piano because she grew up with parents who love music and she finds piano relaxing. She enjoys doing community service projects through ETHS. Aurora is very interested in a health field and is considering becoming a nurse practitioner, pediatrician, or speech pathologist.
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Joshua Sekyere Joshua’s family is originally from Ghana in West Africa and he has two sisters who are currently in college. His family has moved back and forth from the States to Ghana. His favorite class is Physics because he finds the class really fun and learns a lot. He is currently a member of the ETHS Math Team and practices weekly. He plans on becoming an engineer in the future and major in Manufacturing Engineering. |
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Alexys Smith Alexys Smith is the youngest of three kids. She has an older sister who is currently a freshman at Western Illinois University and an older brother who is a graduate from Southern Illinois University. Her favorite class at ETHS is Pre-Calculus because she loves problem solving. Outside of the classroom, Alexys is a part of the ETHS Cheer Team, Travel club, Project Excite, Honors Society, and the STAE program. She looks forward to attending Howard or Georgia State University to study pre-med and pursue a career as a Pediatrician. |
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Leonardo Tamayo
Leonardo Tamayo is the son of Latino parents and has a younger brother and sister who are twins; they attend Washington Elementary. His favorite class at ETHS is Civil Engineering and Architecture, because that's a potential field he may like to study in college. Outside of the classroom, Leonardo volunteers in the community as much as possible, and is a member of the Community Service Club. He hopes to major in Architecture or civil engineering, but is unsure of a what college he wants to go to. |
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Kimberly Velazquez Kimberly Velazquez is the daughter of Mexican parents and has one older brother who is a senior as well as a younger brother who is a sixth grader at Nichols Middle School. Her favorite class is AP Bio because it is challenging, and she loves learning something new everyday. She is the social justice chair for Latinx Quest and she’s in Spanish debate. Although Kimberly isn't sure about what school she will attend after high school, she knows she wants to graduate with a biology degree. |
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Kaitlyn Venturina Kaitlyn Venturina is the daughter of two Filipino parents and lives with her mother and her younger brother who attends Evanston Township High School with her. Her favorite class at ETHS is Sign Language because she loves to step out of her comfort zone as well as learn new things. She is the leader of the Cartoon Club at ETHS and is currently competing in E-Town Idol. Kaitlyn is hoping to decide what she wants to study in the realm of visual or performing arts when she gets into college. |
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Nia Williams Nia Williams is the daughter and only child of her parents, Carmen and Veteran Williams, and what she doesn’t have in siblings she makes up for with an abundance of cousins. Her favorite class at ETHS is AP Language & Composition, although it is a lot of work; she loves that the class pushes her to improve her writing skills. In her free time, Nia loves writing poetry and is a member of the Louder Than A Bomb poetry team at ETHS. Nia hopes on attending North Carolina A&T to study Creative Writing and African American History. |
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