Student of the Month

Diana Gutierrez

Class of '25

TRIO staff are very impressed with Diana’s work ethic and her approach to her senior year. She has been at every single CPC meeting except one which she COMMUNICATED that she was unable to attend in advance. She was quick to complete her FAFSA and has applied to four colleges and two scholarships. She has been accepted into Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, and Central Washington University already. Her commitment to TRIO and her future is a great example for our students and they should all follow her LEAD. Diana attended the College and Career Center’s Financial Aid Night in January where she worked on local scholarships and got advice from TRIO staff. We are proud of Diana for her commitment and we are excited for what the future holds for her in the next few months and beyond.   - TRIO Staff

Marisol Alcala-Mata

Class of '25

Marisol is receiving this award for her impressive track record of attending her weekly virtual TRIO meetings with Obi and COMMUNICATING if any scheduling conflicts arise. Her reason for missing a meeting has always been because of a test coming up in one of her classes at Big Bend Community College where she is in her second year of the Running Start program. While she is no longer living in Moses Lake, Marisol has remained actively INVOLVED in our program. She was able to attend the required Senior Work Session in person this month. She was also one of the few seniors to get a big TRIO assignment done which will benefit her future. Thank you for staying committed to the program and taking advantage of all our resources your senior year, Marisol!   - TRIO Staff

Jonatan Castellon Bautista

Class of '28

Jonatan is receiving this award for his INVOLVEMENT during the weekly TRIO meetings. He participates and remains engaged throughout the meeting making him a LEADER by being a good example to other students. He has been at every TRIO meeting and has COMMUNICATED in advance if he needed to reschedule. After the TRIO meetings, staff observed him going above and beyond by wiping down not only his table but other tables as well. Recently, he passed his 60-Day Probationary period with flying colors and is now a full-fledged TRIO student. Good job, Jonatan! - TRIO Staff

Vanessa Perez

Class of '25

Vanessa is receiving this award for doing the most and then some at the beginning of her senior year. She displayed LEADERSHIP at the Back to School Night when she cheered on her teammates during the Amazing Race activity, made the new students feel welcome and included at their first event, and helped staff clean up post-event. She was very INVOLVED this month by volunteering for the Running Start Panel to help her peers with their first year in running start. Her COMMUNICATION has be impeccable and timely whenever anything came up and she could not attend TRIO meetings. Her commitment to TRIO is admirable and very worthy of student of the month.  - TRIO Staff

Ivan Delgado - Maciel

Class of '25

Ivan is receiving this reward for going above and beyond in all things TRIO. He displays leadership and involvement by consistently arriving early and staying late for CPC meetings. He eagerly agrees to assist in any way needed by the TRIO staff whether by setting up for a CPC meeting or putting up extra chairs afterwards. He volunteered with tear down after the banquet staying late to connect with staff and peers. Even with his job (which is very important to him) you can count on him to be at all of our events and meetings or to communicate if he has a conflicting commitment. He shows an interest and passion for post-secondary education and his future career by always asking questions and making sure he is on track with his classes. Furthermore, Ivan is able to maintain good grades at BBCC where he takes dual-credit classes.  - TRIO Staff

Ambar Salas

Class of '24

Ambar stood out this month because of her involvement in various TRIO activities. She has made the effort to be at CPC meetings despite her being a varsity track athlete. She took advantage of our spring break trip and used it as an opportunity to grow more familiar with a school she intends to go to this fall. She always shows up with a smile and works hard during meetings to apply for scholarships. She attended an optional meeting for a scholarship that took place during the school day in order to increase her chances of getting it. She is consistent at communicating with her CPC and all TRIO staff, displaying leadership by being present and taking advantage of opportunities that come her way. We are proud of you, Ambar! - TRIO Staff

Bisente Deleon-Oronia 

Class of '25

Bisente is such a fitting recipient for this recognition as he consistently presents himself as a honorable TRIO student. This past month he portrayed leadership skills by going above and beyond in volunteering his time to recruit 8th graders four different times, one of the times he was asked the morning of the event and showed up! Bisente is known for maintaining stellar grades while he takes high level classes at BBCC. Bisente has stayed on top of his TRIO assignments and is consistently communicating to his CPC if he has to miss a meeting because of a conflicting event. 

Tamara Mejia 

Class of '24

"Tamara stood out for her impressive attendance at our weekly meetings. The one meeting she missed she communicated with us and submitted an excused absence request. She always came with a smile and would say hello before every meeting. During meetings, she was focused and on topic. One could always count on her to get her TRIO assignments completed and she was on top of applying to colleges this fall. She even applied to Yale University! She actively worked to keep her grades up and followed through with all the academic advice that was given to her. She attended the Winter Social and was an active participant throughout the entire event."

 - TRIO Staff