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RedWolves Fall Mercado filled with food and activities

FBLA students set up their aguas frescas for the fall mercado.

Sophomore students set up their gummies for the mercado.

Redwolve:Selling tickets for the fall mercado

Redwolves:Selling food for the mercado

RedWolves:Selling food for the mercado

“Honoring Service: Juarez-Lincoln High School Celebrates Veterans with Heartfelt Tribute”
Juarez-Lincoln High School held a Veterans Day event to honor those who have served in the armed forces. RedWolves who are in the school’s JROTC program participated in the ceremony. Veterans in attendance were presented with certificates noting their branch of service, rank, and a commemorative medal.

Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, recognizes the sacrifices of millions who have served in the military, many of whom faced significant challenges while protecting the nation. Among the honorees was Elma Ordoñez, an aviation ordnanceman third-class petty officer who served five years in the U.S. Navy.

“Boot camp was cold, with sleepless nights and early mornings. It was physically and emotionally challenging, but also an educational and fulfilling experience,” Ordoñez said.

During her service, Ordoñez was deployed to provide aid in Puerto Rico following a devastating hurricane. She recounted helping load helicopters with food and water for residents, while others on her ship assisted in rebuilding damaged homes.

“I felt good being able to be there and help out the people,” Ordoñez said.

Ordoñez also spoke of her time in the Navy as an opportunity to connect with people worldwide and explore various places. She was stationed in Japan, Brazil, and Spain, as well as Hawaii, Florida, Virginia, and Washington.

“I recall the day my service ended because it was the day I could finally return home. It was bittersweet—both a happy and a sad moment,” she said. “What I miss most about my time in the Navy are the travel, the companionship, and the breathtaking views.”

Passion can be about anything; it is the same for motivation. Mr. Noel Martinez finds his job to be something he is passionate about.
“Working with my students, I think seeing them accomplish certain things is very satisfying. An example of this is our TAFE kids. When they compete in area and state and practice and work very hard, they advance, making me very proud of them.” Martinez said.
Seeing this, Martinez is very proud of them and wants them to be successful and continue to achieve more. Helping them out makes him passionate about his career and ensuring they gain everything.
“I am passionate about my career, and by helping my students be successful, I am also successful,” Martinez said.
Aside from his passion for his career, he also finds hobbies and activities that motivate him.
“Another thing that keeps me motivated is finding things to do outside work. Having something to look forward to during vacation days or breaks can detach me from work and give a personal motivation,” Martinez said. 
While he loves his career, Martinez finds new things to do to help him take a break from his job and be motivated to do the best he can to help students achieve their goals. His motivation comes from his students; he wants them to try their best and be the people who give them that support.

Coming from a different background, Dulce Hernandez has succeeded in her first year and this semester. She also continues to receive accomplishments and is involved in the community.
Hernandez came from Mexico last year and has struggled along the way, but she continues to try her best and receives a lot.
“Yes, of course, it is a different experience. There were a lot of differences in education because education in Mexico is different from here. Over there in Mexico, they would give you the support. Still, here, they care about you other than just academics,” Hernandez said.
Coming from a different country, Hernandez has seen the differences. Still, she has received the support she needs from her teachers. 
“Mr. Castillo and Mrs. Treviño are a part of my Educator’s Rising Moment speech. They have always shown interest in me. For example, Mrs. Trevino and I share a similar background, and she also showed an interest in helping me or just being there for me,” Hernandez said. 
In addition to the support she receives at school,, Hernandez’s aunt and uncle care for her while her parents are in Mexico.
“Mrs. Camarillo and her husband both showed me a lot of support. Camarillo always looks for the best for me, just like my parents do,” Hernandez said
Camarillo and her husband have been there for Hernandez. They have supported her in school and extracurricular activities.
“They have always supported me just by picking me up and practicing, and our schedules aren’t always the same, but they always make time for me,” Hernandez said.
With the change in Hernnadez’s life and all the extracurricular activities, she is still motivated to do more and complete more. She looks forward to helping people and is motivated to accomplish more throughout the years.

Being involved in events and making the school year a memorable one, Camila Garcia is the sophomore class president. As president, she receives feedback from the sophomore class. 

While being the president Garcia faces many challenges and tries to overcome the problems she faces. 

“Some of the challenges I face are that many times I receive feedback that I can’t accommodate everyone. Another challenge I face is that my judgment is often questioned,” Garcia said.

Even though Garcia faces challenges she still has things she is looking forward to doing and planning.

“I am excited for our upcoming pep rally. I would like to see if our class will show spirit and pride. Also, the events we will hopefully have in the future to make this year a memorable one,” Garcia said.

Being president is a big role and takes a lot of responsibility and causes stress, but Garcia has the support of her fellow officers and sponsor.

“My student council does give me the support I need whenever I have an idea or issue. They also help me collect materials or help me organize the event or celebration,” Garcia said.

Garcia receives support from her fellow officers, but she also shows her support and respect to the other officers.

“I believe I do give my council support and I like when they come up with ideas. I won’t take credibility for the idea. We are a team and hearing different opinions helps me represent the class.” Garcia said.

Being the president Garcia has the role of being the leader, but she allows the council to have that leadership role.

“Oftentimes I do believe I share the role. I don’t believe in just me bossing everyone around. I like it when the council takes leadership and comes together,” Garcia said.

Garcia enjoys being the representative for the sophomore class and encourages everyone to give her feedback.