The New Mexico Simon Scholars Program, a flagship initiative of The Simon Charitable Foundation, has welcomed its 20th class of scholars from Albuquerque and Santa Fe public high schools.
The program partners with Albuquerque High, Highland High, South Valley Academy, Santa Fe High and Capital High to identify academically driven sophomores and support them through college.
This year's class includes:
Capital High School: Yoseline Anchondo, Yarisdi Ayala, Raul Alvarado, Fatima Garcia, Tairi Mejia, Jaqueline Gutierrez, Geraldine Espinoza,
Lesly Cruz Albuquerque High School: Fanny Gonzalez
Santa Fe High School: Carmela Enriquez, Hazel Macejka, Liliana Ponce Castillo
South Valley Academy: Ashley Acosta, Carlos Granados, Brandon Acosta, Ruby Morales Chacon, Jayline Acosta
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