CHS Counseling Department

The following seniors have gotten accepted to a college, university, technical/trade school, or the military. (BOLD print - recently added)

• Elias Aguilar- NMSU
• Ruth Aguilera- NMSU
• Destiny Alvarado- DACC
• Zaira Anzures Dominguez- DACC

• Maria Ambriz- NMSU

• Karen Arellano- NMSU

• Lesly Argumedo- DACC

• Flor Avalos- DACC

• Stephanie Armendariz- DACC

• Eduardo Avila- DACC

• Jolee Barron- DACC

• Briana Cadillo- DACC

• Jacqueline Cano- DACC

• Idaly Casas- DACC

• Alma Carranza- DACC

• Alicia Carrillo- NMSU

• Carranza, Alma- DACC

• Elaine Cazares- NMSU

• Fernanda Cervera- DACC

• Montserrat Chavez- NMSU

• Daisy Cisneros- DACC

• Emily Contreras- DACC

• Erline Contreras- NMSU

• Melanie Contreras- DACC

• Vivian Corona- NMSU

• Bailey Croff- DACC

• Daniela Cruz Moreno- DACC

• Alejandra De La Fuente- NMSU / UTEP

• Jessica Delgado- NMSU

• Dulce Devora- DACC

• Kiara Diego Jasso- DACC

• Ivory Dominguez- DACC

• Miranda Enriquez- DACC & NAVY
• Victor Espinoza- NMSU
• Israel Estrada- Western Tech
• Juliette Figueroa- NMSU
• Jonaly Fierro- NMSU
• Abisai Flores- DACC
• Ethan Flores- NMSU
• Rodolfo Flores- DACC
• Galaviz Rebecca- NMSU
• Kiara Galvan- NAVY
• Isaac Garcia- WYO Tech
• Michelle Garcia- DACC
• Kevin Gomez Acosta- DACC
• Susej Gonzalez- NMSU
• Christopher Guerra- DACC
• Gerardo Guillen- NMSU
• Andres Gutierrez- DACC
• Alejandra Hernandez- DACC
• Jorge Hernandez- NMSU
• Polet Hernandez- NMSU
• Sofia Hernandez- DACC
• Sofia Hernandez-Maciel-NMSU
• Araceli Herrera-NMSU
• Brian Ibarra- DACC
• Daisy Leon- DACC
• Carolina Limas- NMSU
• Mary Lish- NMSU
• Dioni Lopez- DACC
• Isaac Lopez- DACC
• Luz Anahi Lozano- NMSU
• Amy Lugo- DACC
• Ari Marchan- UNM / NMSU
• Juan Marquez- NMSU
• Parker Martinez- NMSU & WNMU
• Yael Medrano- NMSU
• Gerardo Medrano- DACC
• Alejandra Mercado- DACC
• Breanna Molina- NMSU
• Luis Monarrrez- NMSU
• Samantha Montes-NMSU
• Esmeralda Moreno- NMSU
• Lilia Morales- NMSU
• Syth Munoz- DACC
• Nathan Octavio- DACC
• Kimberly Palacios- DACC
• Gissel Perez- NMSU
• Noe Perez- NMSU
• Miguel Ponce- DACC
• Adrian Quintero- NMSU
• Saul Ramirez- DACC
• Luis Ramos- NMSU
• Daniell Ray- NMSU
• Ivy Reyes- DACC
• Diego Rios- DACC
• Genesis Rivera-Cerna- DACC
• Sergio Rivera- University of the Southwest
• Aaron Rodriguez- NMSU
• Alexandria Rodriguez- NMSU
• Diana Rosales- DACC
• Arlette Rubio- ARMY
• Amy Ruiz- DACC
• Jonathan Salas- NMSU
• Ashleigh Salido- Colorado University at Denver
• Daisy Sanchez- NMSU
• Neveah Sanders- NMSU
• Giovanni Sifuentes- NMSU
• Steven Silva- DACC
• Abril Solis- DACC
• Jonathan Sustaita- DACC
• Kimberly Tafoya- NMSU
• Axel Torres- NMSU
• Maritza Torres- DACC
• Alexa Valdez- NMSU
• Jesus Valtierra- DACC
• Leslie Vargas- DACC
• Ashley Vigil- NMSU
• Douglas Zachary- NMSU
• Diego Zamarippa- DACC

Senior Adrian Quintero was selected to represent CHS for the NMSBAS. Adrian was one of several seniors nominated for this prestigious scholarship. The selection process included reviewing students' academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and community involvement. While all candidates were highly qualified, Adrian demonstrated exceptional qualities and achievements that set him apart from the others.

• Elias Aguilar- Hadley Honors Scholarship
• Ruth Aguilera-1888 Leadership Scholarship

• Maria Ambriz- 1888 Leadership Scholarship

• Elaine Cazares- 1888 Leadership Scholarship

• Alejandra De La Fuente- Crimson Success Scholarship

• Ethan Flores- 1888 Leadership Scholarship & Gadsden Foundation Scholarship
• Galaviz Rebecca- 1888 Leadership Scholarship
• Gerardo Guillen- Crimson Success Scholarship
• Sofia Hernandez-Maciel-1888 Leadership Scholarship
• Mary Lish- 1888 Leadership Scholarship
• Ari Marchan- Hadley Scholarship
• Breanna Molina-Hadley Honors Scholarship
• Luis Ramos- 1888 Leadership Scholarship
• Daniell Ray- Crimson Success Scholarship
• Alexa Valdez- 1888 Leadership Scholarship
• Douglas Zachary- Crimson Success Scholarship

DACC

• Idaly Casas
• Daisy Cisneros
• Bailey Croff
• Kathryn Hernandez
• Sofia Hernandez
• Breanne Jurado
• Marisabel Lopez Hernandez
• Amy Lugo
• Genesis Rivera-Cerna
• Aaron Rodriguez

• Ashleigh Salido- University of Colorado Denver -Aurarian Scholarship

Otero County Scholarship

• Adrian Quintero
• Ashley Vigil

• Adrian Quintero

Gadsden Foundation Scholarship

• Ethan Flores
• Adrian Quintero
• Ashley Vigil

Athletic Scholarships

• Sergio Rivera- University of the Southwest Athletic Scholarship
• Parker Martinez- Western New Mexico University

Military Enlistments

• Miranda Enriquez- Navy
• Kiara Galvan- Navy
• Arlette Rubio- Army

GISD School Board recognizes all Gadsden Foundation Scholarship recipients. Congratulaltions to Ethan Flores, Adrian Quintero, and Ashley Vigil.

May 7- May 17 - Advanced Placement (AP) Testing- See schedule below

May 8- AP Night 5:00-6:00

May 10- Last day to complete Edmentum course

May 16- Senior grades due

May 17- Last day for Seniors/Senior Clearance Day

May 22- Senior Awards Night 6:00-8:00 @ Gym

May 24- Graduation Rehearsal

May 25- CHS Graduation 11:30AM @ Don Haskins 👨🏻‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

May 28- Summer School Registration Deadline

May 30- First Day of Summer School

• COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA- (Financial Aid Application)

• Don’t slack in the classroom. The college you decide to attend will want to see your second semester transcript.

• May 1 is the date when the college you plan to attend requires a commitment and deposit. When you’ve made your college decision, notify your counselor. Send in your deposit by the postmark date of May 1. If you’ve been offered financial aid, accept the offer and follow the instructions given. Also notify schools you will not attend of your decision.

• Request that your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.

If you would like to talk to your counselor, please fill out the Counseing Referral Form.

Left to Right:

Ms. Piedra- Last Names M-Q and Z

Ph #: 575- 824-6710

mapiedra@gisd.k12.nm.us

Mrs. Alvarez- F-L and W and Y

Lead Counselor

Ph #: 575-824-6706

lcaballero@gisdd.k12.nm.us

Mrs. Prieto- Last Names A-E

Ph #: 575-824-6709

mgprieto@gisd.k12.nm.us

Mr. Carey - Last names R-V

Ph #: 575-824-6703

ncarey@gisd.k12.nm.us