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Volume 17 Number 27
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Top 10 Spotlight: Josue Jorge Atkinson No. 8-ranked student is hopeful of a career in a medical field
my dad keeps me from getting lazy. I know I definitely would not be pursuing a medical future without my parents.
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Josue Jorge Atkinson is the Los Fresnos High School 8th ranked graduate for the 2021 class. (photo: LFCISD) (LFISD) Parents: Josue and Briana Atkinson Siblings: Melody (16) and Camila (14) Summer Volleyball
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Previous schools attended: Yturria Elementary (Brownsville ISD), South Hi Mount Elementary (Fort Worth ISD), Palmer-Laakso Elementary, Los Cuates Middle School College planning to attend: The University of Texas Rio Grande
Valley Planned Major: Biomedical Sciences Post-undergraduate degree plans: Attend medical school Teacher influences: LFHS teachers Griselda Galvez, Anna Valdez and Juan Longoria Inspiration for Academic Success: My parents always encouraged me to try hard in school, and since I was in Pre-K I
strived to be the best student I could be. My aunts and uncles and grandparents would often ask me if schoolwork came naturally to me, and my response would vary. But school did come easy to me, and I am grateful for a mostly streamlined academic start. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment that I started taking the grades seriously. My mom and dad have different viewpoints. My mom helps me not to overstress, while
Why is it important to you to maintain high academic standards? My parents told me that even a person’s young years influence their future, and now I see their words ringing loud and clear. I had a conversation with my dad recently about the colored bear, smiley face, or even red-greenyellow (sometimes blue) color system that elementary children sometimes experience. I noted how I was terrified of getting the color red because I was misbehaving. More research is needed for that topic, but my dad reasoned and explained how having rules to follow as a child would probably shape good, successful adults. I like to think that those three colors shaped me positively. Career plans: I would love to be a doctor in medicine after I finish school. I’ve recently decided that one of my favorite things to do in life is not a
hobby, but rather the act of making people feel happy and cared for, so if I can achieve that by becoming a doctor, going through 8-12 years of college is more than worth it. I don’t know the specific branch of medicine I would like to take, but my parents always (in the best way possible) pushed me towards medicine if I could see myself helping other people. Thankfully, helping people became one of my passions. Advice to younger students to succeed academically: I recommend getting enough sleep, making friends, having fun, and focusing on every word teachers say. It may not be profound, but these little steps make a big difference in your daily commute. The same goes for avoiding the opposite of what I described. For instance, do not think it’s cool to be sleep-deprived, do not think it’s cool being an “lone wolf.” I do recommend choosing a quiet space to work when you study for a test, though.
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small and usually appear in swarms. Because these insects grow in moist soil and their larvae feed on plant roots, you can manage such infestations by reducing the amount of water you give your plants and by improving soil drainage. 2. Take action fast: Did you know that in just one week, flying insects can lay eggs that hatch and mature into more adults ready to breed? For this reason, it’s important to be vigilant and
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cartridge is full, just replace it and toss the used one without ever having to touch a dead bug. To learn more, visit zevoinsect.com. Taking proper care of plants goes beyond watering them and giving them the right amount of sunlight. It also means safeguarding them from pests. The good news is that by making just a few tweaks, you can offer plants round-the-clock protection from insects.