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the thought others the importance of hard work and deep faith, both of
of dropping which have led me to where I am today. Everyone deserves
out became an “Ernestina Salazar” in their life, and I will never take it
a reality. for granted that I have THE Ernestina Salazar in mine.
However,
I knew
that, if my
grandmother Article Submitted by
could hold on Makyla Mendoza
to her faith ROOSEVELT
and work hard
to overcome
her adversity, Makyla Mendoza is a senior
at Roosevelt High School.
then I could do She enjoys playing basketball
the same. My and running cross country
grandmother with her varsity teammates.
always has Her parents are Elizabeth
encouraging and Kevin Mendoza. She
has been accepted at Texas
words for me, Tech University where she
so I was very plans on pursuing a nursing
determined degree.
to make A’s
and high B’s;
I wanted to
make her
proud. With R o o s e v e l t
her guidance and support, I am looking forward to
walking across the stage in May of this year for my High
School Diploma and then continuing my education in
nursing at Texas Tech University. Her faith and work
ethic started with her mother and was passed down to
her daughter, to me, and will continue with my son as a
foundational steppingstone for his future.
My grandmother’s faith would be a further testament G r o w i n g
to her strong nature after my step-grandfather’s passing
in 2020. Soon after he passed away, my grandma was
provided an opportunity to help others once again, S t u d e n t s
and she took in her neighbor’s young daughter. She
has always felt the need to help others, and, without O n e S e a s o n
hesitation, she took in the small child and cared for her
as her own. Currently, she still resides in Lamesa and
is very active in her church. She volunteers for meals, a  a T i m e
plans upcoming events, and enjoys speaking to the
congregation every chance she gets. When she is not w w w . r o o s e v e l t . k 1 2 . t x . u s
at church, she enjoys spending time with her sister or ( 8 0 6 ) 8 4 2 - 3 2 8 2
gardening.

Ernestina Salazar – my grandmother, my compass, my
number #1 fan – has made an impact on every aspect
of my life. Her generous and loving soul spreads to
everyone around her. She has spent her life showing

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