The Del Norte AlumKnights awarded 2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarships of $1,000 to seven students. All are 2025 graduating seniors from Del Norte High School with a history of service to their school and community.
AlumKnights Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
The Drawbridge to Success Scholarship provides one year of support to graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education at a New Mexico institution of higher education and are able to demonstrate an extensive record of service, as exemplified by their participation in both school-based and community-based activities.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Maryam Elyasee
Attending Central New Mexico Community College
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
My most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School was that we had a culture day at English class that we had a chance to share our traditions to our class: our clothes and our food and dance. That was so amazing and memorable experience to me.
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Radiology technologies
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
I want to start my career as an MRI technician.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Stephanie Camille Hernandez
Attending The University of New Mexico
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
One of my most memorable experiences in high school was my English 11 class. English 11 was super fun and interactive. Miss Beverly influenced me to have a hunger for learning, and I felt very inspired throughout the year while being in her class. Not only that, but my friends also made the class all the more memorable. They taught me that surrounding yourself with the right people is important. Having people who uplift you and support you is a blessing.
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Entrepreneurship
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
After I graduate high school I want to have started a business and travel the world.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Virgil Elias Barela Muñoz
Attending Central New Mexico Community College
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
When I first joined soccer. I met a lot of cool people!
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
HVAC/Fashion Design
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
Be a fashion designer!
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Jerry Victor Quintal
Attending The University of New Mexico
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
I would say my most memorable moments would be the time spent in guitar. The long practice sessions, All State, Honors Guitar. It was a long journey but it was great!
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Nursing
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
I want to become a nurse.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Fatimah Roien
Attending The University of New Mexico
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
One of my most memorable experiences as a student at DNHS was doing Track and Field. I loved going for long runs with my friends, competing at the track meets and placing at the 2024 state Track & Field championship with my teammates.
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Biology/Pre-Med
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
After I graduate, I would like to pursue a career as a Medical Doctor, and hopefully open my own clinic. This career will help me support myself, enjoy life, and help treat others and make them happy.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Jennae Unique Summerville
Attending The University of New Mexico
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
My most memorable experience at Del Norte was meeting my English teacher and yearbook teacher; also being able to make more friends.
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Anesthesiology
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
I would like to continue being an anesthesiologist.
2025 Drawbridge to Success Scholarship
Aubrey Vanderlip
Attending The University of New Mexico
What was your most memorable experience as a student at Del Norte High School?
Some of my most memorable experiences from high school include being a part of National Art Honor Society. I was able to make art projects for the school, such as the bowling mural, go on fun field trips with my friends, and host community paint nights.
I also have very happy memories with the Del Norte Bowling Team. We made it to state every year and I had fun traveling with my team to bowl out of town. Practices and tournaments were always enjoyable and I’m proud to have been selected to the All-State Bowling Team 4 years in a row.
I’m also glad I was able to serve as DNHS Student Body Secretary for three years, doing behind the scene work for school events and going to conferences with my council.
What do you intend to study at your college or university?
Computer Science/Animation
What do you want to do after you graduate from college?
I plan on finding a career job that fits into the field of computer science or animation, such as working for an engineering firm or an animation studio. I also plan on writing novels on the side.
Donation Information
If you are interested in supporting future AlumKnights Scholarship awards, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to AlumKnights, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
To donate, simply press the “Donate” button below.
You can also mail us a check. Just make the check payable to “AlumKnights, Inc.”, complete our AlumKnights Donation Form and mail it and the check to:
AlumKnights, Inc.
P.O. Box 93056
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199
When you purchase either a small or large brick for the Del Norte Legacy Brick Garden, the proceeds go to the scholarship fund. A portion of the cost is tax deductible. For more information, visit our Brick Garden Fundraiser page.
Send inquiries to treasurer@alumknights.info