Santa Fe Indian School
Class of 2017, continue to share your gifts with the world for the preservation of our indigenous peoples, languages and cultures.” — Faith Rosetta, principal, high school academics
Valedictorian: Leia Mermejo-Varga Salutatorian: LaShea Harris Class officers: LaShea Harris, president; Jacquelyn Tolth, vice president; Lovella Ortiz and Kallen Blacksmith, secretaries
Class flower: Tiger lily
Class quote: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the person who’ll decide where to go. Oh the place you’ll go!” — Dr. Seuss
Class song: “Courage to Grow” by Rebelution
Class accomplishments: SFIS 40th graduation
Accomplishments in sports:
Michael Tenorio: New Mexico 4A state champion in cross country, all-district runner in cross country (first place); a team member of Wings of America, which won the USA National XC Junior team titles two years in a row. Named the athlete of the year for Santa Fe Indian School.
Megan Lewis ran track, played basketball and was named the Santa Fe Indian School athlete of the year.
SunnyRose Eaton was a team member of the track and field team, competing in pole vault, ran the medley and 4x2 relay teams, which qualified for state.
Jackie Toth was the North all star captain for Santa Fe Indian School; all-district honorable mention.
Kallen Blacksmith was all North; all-district honorable mention.
Leia Mermejo-Varga, Santa Fe Indian School Lady Brave Invitational all-tournament team (Softball), 4A-District 5 all district honorable mention (Softball); 4A-District 5 all-district honorable mention (Soccer)
Individual accomplishments and scholarships:
Jordyn Atencio, New Mexico State Crimson Scholar
Cierra Bailon, New Mexico Highlands, College Incentive
Brandy Barraza, NMHU, Dean’s Award
Kallen BlackSmith, Dartmouth, Mark Ulmer Award
Lanisha Calabaza, Central New Mexico, Bridge to Success
Lanisha Calabaza, NMHU, College Incentive
Marshella Calabaza, Universal Tech, Industry’s Choice Award
CarlyJo Chavarria, Santa Fe Institute
CarlyJo Chavarria, NMHU, Freshman Success
Aiden Chavez, NMHU, Freshman Success
Delores Chavez, NMSU, A Mountain Award
Delores Chavez, NMHU Dean’s Award,
Dynette Chavez, Whittier Poet Award,
Ira Cruz, NMHU, College Incentive
SunnyRose Eaton, University of Denver, Native American Award
Elmirah Garcia, NMHU, College Incentive
Nathan Garcia, Molina HealthCare
Elmirah Garcia, IAIA, Native American Award
LaShea Harris, The University of New Mexico, Bridge to Success
Lashea Harris, Seattle University, Aruppe Award
Autumn Johnson, UNM, Western Undergraduate Exchange
Autumn Johnson, Arizona Assurance Scholars
Autumn Johnson, UNM, Bridge to Success
Megan Lewis, NMSU Crimson Scholar
Megan Lewis, NMHU, Dean’s Award
Raylene Manuelito, NMSU, Pete’s Opportunity
Leticia Martinez, Eastern New Mexico University, Starter Scholar
Leia Mermejo-Varga, Andy Grove
Leia Mermejo-Varga, National Society of High School Scholars
Leia Mermejo-Varga, Stanford University
Keri Muniz, Northern Arizona University, Western Undergraduate Exchange
Lovella Ortiz, NMSU, Crimson Scholar
Lovella Ortiz, NMHU, Dean’s Award
Camryn Tenorio, UNM, Success
Camryn Tenorio, NM Lottery Success
Camryn Tenorio, Federal Supplemental Grant
Camryn Tenorio, NMHU, Dean’s Award
Shante Toledo, NMSU Crimson Scholar
Shante Toledo, Dickinson College
Shannaye Tsethlikai, NMHU, Freshman Success
Shianne Valdez, NMHU, College Incentive
Class accomplishments and recognition:
Each graduate completed the Seniors Honors Project and action plan, giving back to our communities. Ninetysix percent of seniors who started the school year graduated.