To my 5^th grade teachers,

Ms. Arroyo and Ms. Grese,

Thank you!

For giving me the motivation to work hard

And teaching me when to have fun

To the small energetic lady,

Ms. Ramirez,

Thank you!

For sharing your zest

That is so contagious

For believing in me and pushing me to strive

For being the inspiration and motivation to follow my dreams

To my fierce counselor,

Ms. Rivera,

            Thank you!

For guiding me towards success and happiness for my college career

For always being on top of your game

For being available when any of your students need the help 

To my motherly advisor,

Mrs. Orellana,

            Thank you!

For always looking out for me and advising me on what was best

For your passion for doing what you love,

Thus motivating me

For your patience and understanding personality

Which I have learned plenty from

To my best friends,

Guillermo, Stacie, and Judy,

            Thank you!

For always being there for me

For always being the motivation on difficult days

For simply being your own person allowing me to cherish every moment

To my brother,

Alan,

            Thank you!

For teaching me to be outgoing

For being the funny kid who can brighten my day

For teaching me more of the qualities I consider my weaknesses

To my loving parents,

Mom and Dad,

            Thank you!

For your effort and support throughout these years

For your great advice and guidance

For your dedication to my brother and me

For your hard work

For being such great parents and role models

I thank you all for helping me through my journey,

And inspiring me to persist,

I can only continue to work hard,

And carry out what you all have taught me.

For I have come a long way,

And now it’s my time to go away,

Off to a new phase and new goals to achieve.