RCS Class of 2020

from May 2020 Gallup Journey Magazine

West by Southwest Ernie Bulow

Rehoboth Christian High School

Our valedictorian this year is Grace Huizinga

Rehoboth Christian High School's valedictorian for the graduating class of 2020 is Grace Huizinga. Grace earned the highest GPA of her class with a 4.07, combining her diligence and hard work with a rigorous schedule of classes. Her teachers note that she excels academically, consistently striving for understanding and application of her learning. Recognized as a strong leader, Grace demonstrated her influence in the classroom, as the president of the band, and in her athletic pursuits. Grace captained both the Varsity Girls Soccer team and the Track and Field team, where she earned 2nd team all-district soccer honors and was a multiple-event medalist in the 2019 State Track and Field Championships.

Next year Grace plans to attend Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI, where she will major in Nursing. Her goal is to create relationships with people by listening to make sure they are heard and understood. Reflecting on her time at Rehoboth, Grace says, "I would like to thank Rehoboth's staff for modeling beautiful relationships where I was heard, challenged, and encouraged throughout the years. This has allowed me to fully realize that I, too, would like to do the same for others—especially in their times of greatest need."

Verse: Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Song: “The Nights,” by Avicii

Flowers: White & Red Roses

Colors: Black, Maroon, and Gold

McKenzie Anderson School: UNM Area of Study: Dental Assistant Jamie Ayze School: Fort Lewis Area of Study: Communication Design Irving Bahe Jacy Begay Working Childcare

CLASS OF 2020

Jaden Begay School: NAU / UNM-Gallup Area of Study: Nursing Joshua Begay School: UNM Area of Study: Computer Engineering Patricia Chavira School: NAU Area of Study: Secondary Education Dandro Fralinger School: UNM Area of Study: BA/MD Program

Sefina Garcia School: UNM - Gallup Area of Study: Dental Assistant

Preston Hawthorne Sonny Gene School: UNM - Gallup Area of Study: Liberal Arts

Cody Henry School: UNM Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Eden Gibson School: NMSU Area of Study: Nursing

Ambria Hubbard School: UNM / NMSU Area of Study: Biology Caleb Hawthorne School: Liberty University Area of Study: Business Finance

Tori Livingston School: UNM Area of Study: Nursing

Aleigha Miller School: UNM - Gallup Area of Study: General Studies / Vet Tech

Torrie James School: UNM Area of Study: Secondary Education

Ian Bowman Joseph Harker School: Bryant & Stratton College Area of Study: General Management Curtis Murphy School: San Diego Area of Study: Radiology Bryant Nelson School: UNM Area of Study: Nursing Duane Yazza Marines Area of Study: Medicine Kyle Yazzie School: NMSU Area of Study: Ag Extension Jaden Ortiz-Mitchell School: UNM - Gallup Area of Study: Nursing