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Brandon Sanchez Is Awarded NROTC Scholarship

// December 14th, 2011 // 13 Comments » // Academics, Athletics, Recognition, Student Awards

Brandon Sanchez NROTC Scholarship Winner

Brandon Sanchez, class of 2012, has been awarded the NROTC Scholarship.  He will receive between $180,000-$200,000 for the college or university of his choice. 

Brandon was selected from a pool of 155 applicants in the state of Arizona and is ranked as the number 1 candidate by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Though the NROTC scholarship covers many expenses, including tuition, books, fees, uniforms and living expenses, the benefits of selection into the program extend much further than educational funding and financial assistance. For those with both the desire and ability to begin a journey filled with honor, courage and commitment, becoming a Marine-Option Midshipman represents a unique opportunity to find direction, purpose and, most importantly, your place among the few as an Officer of Marines. (www.marines.com)

Brandon’s top three school choices currently are: 1) Embry-Riddle Aeronatical University, 2) Stevens Institute Of Technology and 3) ASU.

Congratulations to him and his family for this being awarded this distinguished scholarship.

Warrior Wrestling’s Impressive Streak Comes To An End

// December 6th, 2011 // No Comments » // Athletics, Champions, Student Awards, Wrestling

Warrior Wrestling at 2011 TUSD Bill Bell Tournament

This past weekend, the Wrestling Warriors competed at Cholla High School for the annual TUSD William Bell Invitational. Pueblo has won this tournament for the past 9 years, but that streak came to an end on Saturday. Our wrestlers had the heart, but our youth and inexperience showed. Nevertheless, there were some bright spots!

Alvaro Gallego & Gabe Estillore were champions in their respective weight class, keeping alive, their goal to become State champions! Alvaro was also chosen as the Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament at 106 lbs. Geo Armendariz & Vinson Herrera also did well finishing 2nd & 3rd, respectively.

Also placing 5th in the tournament were Ruben Rendon (132), Luis Laguna (145), Andres Valles (195) and placing 6th were Anthony Montiel (152), & John Grijalva (220).   

Congratulations go out to these young men and thank you for the awesome ride this past decade!

Pueblo Has Two Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Semi-Finalists

// November 30th, 2011 // 2 Comments » // Academics, Athletics, Pueblo High School, Pueblo Pride, Recognition, Student Awards, Student Recognition

Pueblo is proud to announce that Class of 2012 Seniors Damen Romero & Michelle Godinez are 2 of 20 student athletes in the state of Arizona selected as semi-finalists for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.  We are very pleased to have a male and female selection this year. 

Damen Romero & Michelle Godinez

This award honors well-rounded young men and woman who excel in learning, performing, and leading in the class room, on the field and in the community. They will both find out in December if they have been selected as finalists.

Finalists will be brought to New York City for Heisman Weekend activities and the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Banquet in which the two National Winners will be announced nationally on ESPN. 

Congratulations to both and way to represent Pueblo!

Pueblo Takes 1st Place At UA Trebuchet Competition

// November 2nd, 2011 // No Comments » // Academics, Competition, Pueblo High School, Recognition, School Awards, Student Awards, Student Recognition

Pueblo science students took 1^st place at the 1^st Annual Trebuchet Competition at UA on Sunday October 30^th sponsored by Raytheon, MESA, and the Physics Factory.  Warriors competed and beat teams including Salpointe and adult engineers.

Pueblo trebuchet fired 98 meters hitting target  dead-on on second attempt.  1st attempt was only 3 feet off.

Pueblo Warriors Trebuchet Winning Rig

Competition was to design, construct and fire a trebuchet (gravity-powered catapult) for distance and accuracy.  Competition took place on the UA Mall where over ten teams competed from various schools and groups including Salpointe Catholic High and a team of professional engineers.

Teams were given four shots (2 for distance and 2 for accuracy.)  Pueblo’s range was around 100 meters.  Despite having the option of pulling target back in to have a better chance of accuracy as most teams did, Team Pueblo was so sharp that they set their target at the maximum distance they fired previously and still hit the 7 foot by 5 foot target dead center 98 meters away. This is the length of about a football field! Here’s a short video of winning shot:

A big crowd gathered at the UA Mall and the team definitely represented Pueblo well.

No team was more efficient in setting up and launching within the 3 minute time limit than Pueblo.  No team showed more spirit than Pueblo.  No team showed the most character in helping other teams than Pueblo.  No team deserved the win more than Pueblo.

Pueblo Warriors Trebuchet Team

Student participants were:

Maricela Bravo (Freshman), Cecilia Machado (Freshman), Zelin Pallanes (Freshman), Raul Ballesteros (Junior), Rafael Lopez (Junior), Aaron Barrera (Junior), Rodger Seratt (Junior), Bill DeLaRosa (Senior) & Arthur Hernandez (Senior).

Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement.  Special thanks goes to Diane and Mark Bouchard for financial, carpentry, and engineering support.

[Story compiled by Jim Uomoto]

Mariachi Aztlan Wins 2011 Tammie Award

// September 6th, 2011 // 3 Comments » // Community Events, Entertainment, In The News, Mariachi Aztlan, Pueblo High School, Pueblo Pride, Recognition, Student Awards, Winners

We are very proud to announce that our very own Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School won the 2011 TAMMIES Award (Tucson Area Music) for the best Mariachi Group in the city.

This award is voted on by the Tucson community and was presented to the group at the 18th Annual Tucson Area Music Awards ceremony held on August 31 at the Rialto Theater.

2011-2012 Mariachi Aztlan Group

Congratulations to all Mariachi Aztlán members for their hard work and dedication that resulted in them earning this award!

Art Students Awarded

// May 11th, 2011 // No Comments » // Academics, Art, Scholarships, Student Awards

Three of our talented Pueblo Student Artists have been recognized and honored for their artistic excellence.

Christiane Valenzuela, Class of 2011, has been selected as a recipient for the prestigious and highly competitive Pima County Youth Scholarship Award 2011, for her portfolio submission in the Visual Art category. Christiane will attend the Annual Crystal Apple Award ceremony May 6 to receive her Pima County Youth Art Award for $1,200 based on the merit of her artistic excellence.

Christiane Valenzuela presents her award winning portfolio

Nadia Ayon, Class of 2011, has been selected for the Award of Honor Scholarship to the college of her choice by the judges of the 2011 Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild (SAWG) Art Scholarship Competition. Nadia will receive her $750 award at the Annual SAWG Art Scholarship Awards Reception and Ceremony.

Title of award winning ink drawing: Melding the Eye, Hand, and Heart

Nadia Ayon with her award winning piece

Jorge Ramirez, Class of 2013, exhibiting participant in the Joel D. Valdez Main Library High School Art Invitational was selected to receive the Best of Mixed/Other Media Award. Jorge was presented with a gift card to Barnes and Noble at the Artist reception held on April 16.

Title of award winning construction paper assemblage: Ilusión/Illusion

Jorge Ramirez's award winning art piece

Cristiane & Nadia are enrolled in Mrs. Dolores Carrion’s AP Studio Art Drawing Class and Jorge is in Beginning Art.

Congratulations to all of them!

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