Keeping up with NHS AVID

Keeping up with Jesus Magdaleno

In this episode Tomas and Lupita speak with Jesus Magdaleno, NHS AVID grad of 2016 and UC Davis grad of 2021. Jesus opens up about his journey to Davis, discovering his major, and how he used AVID and the skills he learned in it to his advantage.

Keeping up with Gaby Magana

In this episode of Keeping up with NHS AVID, Lupita and Angela have a warm and in depth conversation with Gaby Magana, a student at CSU, Sacramento. Gaby was open with her journey, her struggles, and her successes as she navigated her way to the CSU campus. With a family-first attitude and a desire to study something that furthered her desire to work with kids, Gaby has seemingly found her niche at Sacramento and is thriving.

Keeping up with Arcie Alvarado

In this episode Celeste and Sophia interview Arcie Alvarado, NHS AVID Class of '21 and a member of the Mrs. Griffin team. Arcie took the NVC route, and it appears to be paying off well for her. Arcie's pointed advice and candidness about her path are refreshing to hear. And her Communication studies clearly have transformed her and the way she presents herself. This is a great interview and another great example for all of NHS AVID of what success and hard work look like.

Keeping up with Deisy Cisneros

In this episode Deisy shares with us her journey and how it evolved to where she is now. Out of high school she was focused on two things: going to San Diego and studying Nursing. Both of those goals changed and she enjoyed a career at Long Beach State, where priorities changed and she developed new interests. Now a grad student, Deisy gives a candid assessment of her path.

Keeping up with Evelyn Gutierrez

In this episode, Emilio and Jackie D. interview Evelyn Gutierrez, former Napa High AVID alumni and current student at Napa Valley JC. Evelyn talks about the two year route as opposed to immediately beginning as a four year student. Her experiences navigating the JC, finding her path as a Business Administration major, and being the oldest sibling in the family make her story one many of us can and will relate to.