Itzia Lopez Mendoza

Candidate Video

Question and Answer

Question #1: What are two initiatives you will work on as an SBO next year if you are elected?

I would try to make everything more affordable and fun for students who don't like to interact with others or just don't have the resources. I would want everyone to feel included and welcomed at Cottonwood. 

Question #2: What does it mean to you to be a Colt?

To be a Colt doesn't just mean being respectful to others in the halls but it means supporting everyone around you and always having that Colt pride for Cottonwood, even if it means showing up for your classmates whether is a sport event, a theater play, or a debate! 

Question #3: What is one way you would develop activities to make everyone at Cottonwood feel welcome and included?

I think having a culture night would be so fun and you would get to learn about everyone else and how they do things differently, can really change a perspective in how we see things. Everyone bringing a food that represents their culture can really tell you a whole lot about a person and why they are the way they are. 

Question #4: What advice do you have to stay motivated with attendance and academics throughout the year?

I think I always have to remind myself that school is not temporary and it's only for a short amount of time in your lifetime so even though its hard to wake up early it's good to find a purpose everyday to go to school, for example, one of my purpose is seeing my friends or doing sports that I like. Finding small things like that can really change your perspective in everything you do.