Valeria Palomo

Valeria Itzel Palomo is a senior at Weslaco East High School and also attends South Texas College. She plans on graduating with her Associate’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and becoming a pediatrician in the future. She is also a member of the National Honor Society club, Health Occupations Students of America Club and plays tennis.

Valeria was born on February 16, 2002, in McAllen, Texas, and she is also the oldest in her family. Itzel enjoys painting with her little sisters and loves watching “End Game” with her little brother. Valeria’s hobbies include reading, and painting, she also enjoys watching old Disney movies because it reminds her of her childhood. Valeria also likes to hang out with her friends and is grateful for all the memories she has created with them. Itzel’s favorite color is blue because it reminds her of the sky and of the ocean she also finds this color rather calming compared to others, which is why it’s her favorite. Valeria also enjoys learning about the stars and likes to see the constellations and shooting stars at night. Her favorite season is winter because not only does she get a break from school, but she also gets to watch Christmas movies and drink hot chocolate.