A graphic of a chalkboard with an orange paint stripe across it reads "Students and Staff of the Month."

JANUARY ❄️

ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL

Students of the Month

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Name: Anna Netherlin
Class: Senior
Parents'/Guardians' Names: Laura and Wayne Netherlin
Grandparents' Names: Bill and Pat Netherlin, Jerry and Linda Kennedy
Siblings' Names: Wesley Netherlin
Elementary School: Hermosa

What clubs/activities are you involved in?
I am involved in band, tennis, BPA and NHS.

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class was chemistry because I love how Mrs. Burnett teaches with clarity and built-in organization.

What do you like best about living in Artesia?
I like the opportunities and activities available for all interests. I like the friendships I've made through my activities that made high school fun.

When you graduate from high school, what do you plan to do?
I plan to go to college and major in communication sciences. I hope to participate in band in college.

If you could give one piece of advice to younger students, what would it be?
I would tell younger students to try everything they can get their hands on because you might enjoy something you never thought you'd like.

When you grow up, what do you hope to be?
I hope to be a speech pathologist.

If you could thank anyone in your life, who would you thank and why?
I would thank my teachers for their support and encouragement throughout my entire school career.

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Name: Zachary Sedillos
Class: Junior
Parents'/Guardians' Names: Dezeray Sedillos, Chris Rogers, Deanna Madrid and Gabriel Sedillos
Grandparents' Names: Orlando Sedillos, Julie Sedillos and Sandra Florez
Siblings' Names: Alex, Zayden, Rachelle and Liam
Elementary School: Hermosa

What clubs/activities are you involved in?
I am in Student Council, BPA, NHS and tennis.

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is history, because Ms. Pulido makes it fun to learn.

What do you like best about living in Artesia?
The best thing about living in Artesia is always having support from the community.

When you graduate from high school, what do you plan to do?
I plan to pursue a degree in nursing.

If you could give one piece of advice to younger students, what would it be?
To live life to the fullest and always be involved.

When you grow up, what do you hope to be?
I hope to become a board certified nurse practitioner.

If you could thank anyone in your life, who would you thank and why?
I would thank God, because he's always by my side and guides me through everything in life.

A teen girl with long dark hair in braids wearing a white shirt reading "Bulldogs" in orange smiles for the camera.

Name: Addison McCulley
Class: Sophomore
Parents'/Guardians' Names: Cynthia McCurter
Siblings' Names: Cage McCulley
Elementary School: I went to Sunset Elementary in Carlsbad.

What clubs/activities are you involved in?
Cheer, Student Council and Skills USA

What is your favorite class and why?
Chemistry because I learn so much and it's just such a fun class.

What do you like best about living in Artesia?
Everyone's love for football. It's one of my favorite sports, and I love how everyone just joins together to cheer on the Bulldogs.

When you graduate from high school, what do you plan to do?
I plan to go to college, then join the military with a nursing degree.

If you could give one piece of advice to younger students, what would it be?
Failing grades aren't cool, and school is so much easier when you actually try and get involved.

When you grow up, what do you hope to be?
A nurse in the military

If you could thank anyone in your life, who would you thank and why?
My mom because she has always been there for me no matter what, and I love her so much.

Staff Member of the Month

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Name: Debbie Kinnibrugh
Spouse's Name: Cole
Children's Names: Brooke and Braylon
Where did you go to school?: Artesia High School
What do you do at AHS?: Counselor
How many years have you been at AHS?: Six years

What is your favorite thing about Artesia High School?
The people I work with and all "my kids!"

What is one thing that you would like all of the students at Artesia High School to know/learn?
You are deeply loved, and you have a special place in this world. And no matter what trials you face, you can still choose to be victorious!

TATE BRANCH SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH

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The Tate Branch Auto Group has initiated a new program to honor Artesia High School seniors who display the following qualities:

• Act with integrity and honesty
• Look for ways to give back
• Use leadership skills for positivity and change
• Be willing to help
• Work to be a team player
• Strive to do the right thing every time

December's winner was Braylon Kinnibrugh, and November's winner was Carmen Harvey. Congratulations!

PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Students of the Month

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Patrick Corbell, freshman

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Logan Rodriguez, eighth-grader

Staff Member of the Month

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Adrianna Baeza, math teacher