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Future Plans of Career Beginnings Students
My immediate future plans are to graduate
from Shafter High School. I hope that I can receive a
couple of scholarships to Bakersfield College and then
go on to a four year university like UCLA. If I can't get
into UCLA, I plan to attend Fresno State University. I
am planning on majoring in Psychology. I would like to
become a psychiatrist someday. I have also
considered majoring in law. Nevertheless, I do not
want to be in a university very long.
My second career goal is to study graphic arts.
I know that my art work will never be good enough to
sell. So, instead of drawing, I plan to create my work
on a computer.
In conclusion, I would like to live to be 125
years old.
Jesus Aguilar
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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am sympathetic.
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am my own style.
am athletic.
am a soccer lover.
am myself to the critic of others.
am cold hearted when hurt.
am warm hearted when touched.
Lucia Aguilar
Shafter High School
Class of '97
I am friendly, caring, small, and smart. I live
for challenges. I overcome obstacles everyday to the
best of my ability. In the future, I hope to be someone
well known and appreciated. I am Letty Arguello!!!
Leticia Arguello
McFarland High School
Class of '97
5
In five years, I will have graduated high school,
hopefully.
I will be living on my own.
I will be deciding what college I want to go to.
I will have helped out my friends when ever they
needed it.
I will have seen one of my friends get married.
I will have seen my mom and dad get older.
I will be able to buy beer.
I will be engaged.
I will see some of my close friends die.
I will have my own car.
I won't have to be depending on anyone anymore.
I won't live in Wasco.
I will have had many experiences from which I will
have learned a lot.
The way I feel about things, I will change.
I won't have to be writing things like this anymore!
Brenda Astorga
Wasco High School
Class of '97
After graduating from high school I plan to go
to college. I want to major in Criminology. I have
wanted to become a police officer since I was little. For
the last two summers, I have worked for the Shafter
Police Deparhnent in order to get a feel for the
environment.
I do not know what it is that makes me want to
become a police officer. Sometimes I think that it is
because of all the excitement, as well as getting the
chance to help others. I believe this draws me closer
to becoming a police officer. Inside I know that I can do
this job, but I also know that it is dangerous, and that
anything could happen at any time. Nevertheless, I
am willing to take a good challenge anytime.
If I change my mind about becoming a police
officer, I want to go to the Marines for a while and
become a mechanical technician. But, I'm not to sure
about that right now. My biggest plan of all, is to
graduate from high school, and be proud of myself as
well as make others feel proud of me. I feel that it is
important that everyone accomplishes all of their
goals, no matter what they have planned for
themselves. I plan to accomplish all of my goals no
matter what stands in my way.
Angela Atencio
Shafter High School
Class of '97
6
I plan to do many things in my future. I hope to
graduate from high school and go to college. I hope to
become a lawyer and have a good peaceful life. I hope
to see the other side of the world. I have been very
fortunate to have my brother and sisters set good
examples for me. I hope to follow in their footsteps
and make my parents proud.
Maria Ayon
McFarland High School
Class of '97
I'm really not sure what I'm going to do in the
future. Nevertheless, I do know that I am going to go
to college. Exactly what I'm going to major in, I really
do not know. I'm interested in business. So, I think
that might be my major. The college I have decided to
go to is CSUB because it is a good university. It is also
close to my home. I plan to earn my Bachelor and
Master degrees.
While earning my bachelor's I would like to
settle down and start my own family. I would like to
have two boys and two girls. I do not know if I should
live in Shafter or Bakersfield. It all depends on
which schools I think would be best for my children.
By the time I decide to start my family, I'd also like to
have my own business. In the future, I hope to have a
very successful business.
Aliana Buenrostro
Shafter High School
Class of '97
7
My future plans are to graduate from
McFarland High School. After graduating from high
school, my next goal is to go to college. The three
colleges I would like to attend are: California State
University, Bakersfield, San Diego State University,
or California State University, Long Beach.
California State University, Bakersfield will
probably be my first choice, because it's closer to
home. I wouldn't have to worry about paying rent.
The three main career jobs I would like to have
are the following: electrician, probation officer, and
FBI agent. More than likely, I will become a probation
officer.
I would also like to get married and have a
family . But, first I would like to graduate from high
school and complete my college education.
Cenobio Cabrera
McFarland High School
Class of '97
My first goal this year is to graduate from
high school because I didn't graduate from 8th grade.
I plan on becoming an F.B.I. agent, if God allows me to.
I also plan on going to Paris in January of '97. I also
hope to play football this year and become an AllAmerican Wide-Receiver. I am glad to be healthy
and to have my mom and dad still living. I am also
glad to have 3 brothers and one sister, well, a first
sister-in-law. I also plan on following in my brother's
footsteps.
Francisco Javier Cano
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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I would like to become an elementary teacher
and think it will suit me very well since I like kids a
lot. The most important thing to me right now is to
finish high school and go to college. I've thought
about moving away, but I realize that I'm not the kind
of person who can live without her family. I have
decided to attend CSUB as soon as I get out of high
school.
I have already experienced working with
kids. I tutored kids at my school and it was a great
experience. They were first graders and at that time I
was in eighth grade. I don't know why, but I think we
had a lot in common. Usually, the teacher would ask
me to read them books and let them read too; this was
my favorite part because I enjoyed helping them and
teaching them how to pronounce words. Other times,
we would play games using the alphabet letters. It
was really funny because sometimes I would have to
make the sounds of the letters and they would always
laugh at me.
After high school, I will come to CSUB and
major in education. I know it won't be easy, because I
will really have to organize. But that's what college
is about. Sometimes we have to give up something in
order to attain what we want.
Elsa Cardoso
Arvin High School
Class of '97
My career goal for the future is to become a
computer repairman. This job suites me because I like
fixing things and being around computers. Also, I like to
travel a lot, so I hope my job will be at different places
around the country.
The life that I expect when I accomplish my
goal will be that I have a nice comfortable home and a
happy family. An everyday situation for me will be
that I will get up in the morning, go to work, and then
come home to my family and spend time with them.
I plan to attend a university for four years to
acquire my Bachelor of Science degree. At this point, I
do not know what university I plan on attending, but it
will be in either Texas, Arizona, or California. I will
study computers to help enhance my skills to become a
computer repairman.
Rudy Cavazos
McFarland High School
Class of '97
9
My plans for the future are somewhat set. I
know that the first thing I want to do is graduate from
high school. Graduating from high school is one of my
main goals. After graduating, I plan to attend college.
I haven't made up my mind as to what college I would
like to attend. Nevertheless, what I might do is
attend a college here in California then eventually,
transfer to a college in Texas. Since I might move to
Texas after high school, I will probably be
transferring. The college I would like to attend is
Texas University in Austin. My second option is a
fashion institute in the state of Texas.
I plan to major in Business and Advertising. I
like to work with creative things. I guess that's why I
like advertising. My interest in fashion designing
comes from enjoying to put things together. I enjoy for
instance, clothing and making something new come out
of it.
As for life after college,· I will defer on that
until I secure my job. I hope that my plans for the
future tum up the way they were intended. If not, I
know I will be okay with whatever comes my way. I
will deal with it in a positive way.
Myra Cortez
Wasco High School
Class of '97
My soul is like a draining hour glass, that hides
beyond the clouds;
It hovers over the changing ocean currents, that gets
blown away by a touch of wind;
It moves slowly and keeps on hiding until the last bit
of sand runs out.
Myrian Cortez
Wasco High School
Class of '97
10
In the future, I would like to become a District
Attorney. This has been my goal since I was a little
girl. TV shows and movies about people fighting
against each other for rights in courthouses have
inspired in me a love for law. In addition, I am a
really talkative person and argue a lot. I believe
these skills will come in handy in the courthouse.
I would also like to experience the miracle of
having a baby. My hopes of becoming a mother are
important too, but I think they can come after I have
achieved my ultimate goal. And that goal is to be a
successful DA or a private practice attorney.
Elisa Eseberre
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My goals are to someday become a teacher
because I believe that if we educate the future
generation we will live in a better society and then
maybe we can compete with other countries in the
high tech fields.
Fernando Fernandez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
11
After I graduate from Wasco High, I'm going
to work during the summer then enroll at UC Davis for
the fall semester. After I get my BA, I will then get
my MA in counseling. Then after that I plan to work
for a few years before getting married. In the morning
when I wake up and recall my dreams this is what I
see:
I'm looking out the second story window
watching my husband in the family station wagon
drive up the little road leading to our hacienda on a
hill. He parks it next to my dark purple Chevy fullsize 1500 extended cab truck. I've just finished putting
my three year old to bed and can hear my twins Jr. and
Rosalinda running out the door to hug their father
screaming, "Daddy!" I walk down the stairs to see the
love of my life get tackled by his two six year olds.
"Careful Mija, I don't want you to hurt yourself."
"Paul, you act as if I'm made of glass, this
isn't the first time I've been pregnant. Guess what?
I've decided what I want to name our new baby girl:
Rebecca Mauren."
"You're naming her after your sister, that's a
beautiful name ..... "
Veronica Gaona
Wasco High School
Class of '97
In the future, I will become a high school
history teacher. I enjoy reading and learning about
history. I would like to be working with teenagers in
the classroom. In addition, I see myself married to
Eduardo, but without children. I plan on having the
car of my dreams as well as having my own house. I
also hope to visit Hawaii someday.
In the future I will learn to dance and also
learn from my mistakes. Furthermore, I might
understand my parents. Maybe I'll even get along with
my sister.
Bertha Garrido
Arvin High School
Class of '97
12
In the future I want to have a business in
photography. The reason for this is that I love taking
pictures and I believe that you should do what you
love. I know it will be hard, but I can do it.
I would have three employees to work with
me. I think the less people there are the more family
atmosphere there is. I would like my employees to be
caring, considerate, and have a good sense of humor.
Meranda Garza
McFarland High School
Class of '97
Well, I'm going to be a senior at McFarland
High. I've always wanted to be a nurse. Next year I'll
be taking a vocational training class during my senior
year. It'll be for two class periods and if you take that
class for one school year, you will become a certified
nurse. At least that's a start to my career. I do plan on
finishing my education, but the thing is that I want to
take technical training classes. But, most training
schools don't have nursing courses.
I want to move to Seattle, Washington, to get
the rest of my education there. I think it will be great
to be in a different environment. I also have a back up
plan which is to become a pediatrician, so I can help
young children. If the training schools don't have the
courses I need, then I will enter college.
I think I'll be a great nurse because I'm a very
caring person. Everyone tells me I have a big heart. I
want people to feel that it is always possible to get
well, also to be happy. I love to see people smile, and
to hear them laugh. I would like to be a person people
can trust. I would like people to look up to me for help.
I want to be a hero to someone just because I saved their
life. I would just like to be the person who someone
would just say thank you to. That is my future goal.
Michelle Gonzales
McFarland High School
Class of '97
13
In the future, I plan to complete my high
school education. After high school, I would like to
attend California State University, Bakersfield. I am
thinking about this university because it really isn't
far from home. I feel that I am not ready to leave
home because I still depend on my parents for
everything. I am thinking about joining the Nursing
program to become a Registered Nurse here at CSUB. I
plan to start and finish my general education at CSUB.
While working on my general education, I
would also like to volunteer at a local hospital. This
experience will help me get an idea of what being a
Registered Nurse is all about. After I have completed
my general education here I would like to transfer to
the University of California, Davis to graduate. In
order to attend UC Davis I must have very good grades
and I plan on having the best grades that I can
possibly have. After graduating as a Registered
Nurse, I would like to enter the work force. While
working I would like to continue my education. I am
thinking about continuing school and becoming a
gynecologist or a pediatrician.
Elena Gonzalez
Arvin High School
Class of '97
My future plans are to finish high school with
good grades. I would like to attend college after high
school to get a better education and to get a better job.
The college I would like to go to would need to be
specialized in my area of interest. The job I would
work in would be a high paying job. The money I
would earn would go to my parents for all of the years
they have supported me.
In my future I also see a possible marriage.
Nevertheless, my wedding plans will need to be on
hold until I have a lot of money. In addition, I would
like to have about three children. My family will
live in a two story home. I have always dreamed of
having such a home.
When I become old, my plans are to play golf
for the rest of my life. I will live on my retirement and
social security. After having had all that I have
wanted, I will die a happy man.
Robert Gonzalez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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What are you doing after high school? This
question has been asked to me a thousand times. I'm
glad that I can give them a straight forward and
honest answer. Some people don't know what they're
going to do after high school. Students in college are
still clueless of what they want to be. I believe
students should figure out what they want to be by
their senior year, so they can start planning early in
life.
Right after high school I plan to go to Sonoma
State University. I will study in the field of physical
therapy. While going to college, I will find a parttime job to support myself, because financial aid won't
pay for everything. I'm going to share an apartment or
a dorm with a friend who plans on going to the same
university. After college I hope to start working in a
hospital and then start my own practice in Hawaii.
Some of these plans might seem like fantasies
or a little too detailed to come true, but these are my
goals and dreams. One day I plan to achieve all of
them and even more.
Angie V. Gutierrez
Wasco High School
Class of '97
My future plans are to attend to go to a
university in California were I can better my
education. I plan to attend two years, because the
career I want to enter only requires two years. If every
thing goes to plan, I will be a highway patrolman or a
policeman in Bakersfield.
In this last year of high school, I'm going to
make the best of it by getting good grades and also
doing research on my time so by the time I graduate I
will know what field I would like to go into to and
quickly get on the road to success.
Money on the other hand might be a problem,
but if it is then getting loans and scholarships is the
only answer to the problem. While attending college,
I will have a part-time job as a security guard or a box
boy in a local grocery market.
If I don't attend a four year university, I will
attend BC so that way I won't have to pay rent because
I will be living with my parents, and I know they
would like me to stay longer.
My future plans seem like trying to find out the
easy way but at least I'm planning to go to college, and
maybe while in college I'll change my mind about
what field to go into.
Jaime Hernandez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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In the future I will be 22. I see myself as a
college student. I see myself as a medical assistant. I
see myself driving my own car. I see myself as a
responsible adult.
After high school, I plan to attend
Bakersfield College or California State University,
Bakersfield. There are two career paths I would like
to purse. I would like to become a registered nurse as
well as an accountant. To me, being a college graduate
will be a dream come true. Since, I will be a first
generation high school graduate, I will also be a first
generation college graduate. I would really like to do
this in the future in order to help out my parents.
Mercedes Hernandez
Highland High School
Class of '97
My future plans are to graduate from high
school. After graduating from high school, my next
goal is to go to college. The three main colleges I
would like to attend are: CSUB in Bakersfield, UCLA
in Los Angeles, and UCSB in Santa Barbara. My best
choice is probably CSUB because I will be closer to my
family. I can stay at home and not have to worry
about paying rent.
The three main career jobs I would like to have
are the following: correctional officer, probation
officer, and FBI agent. More than likely, I will become
a correctional officer.
I would also like to get married and have a
family: But, first I would like to graduate from high
school and complete my college education.
Aaron Herring
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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In the future, I plan on becoming an architect. I
have always wanted to be an architect because I like
to build things. I would like to build a skyscraper some
day. I would also like to become a drafter. I like to
draw in my spare time. Drawing is one of my favorite
hobbies. I think that with my drawing skills I would
be able to draw out floor plans which I could use for
being an architect. Being an architect would be a short
term goal for me.
I would also like to become an art teacher in
the future. I would like to become an art teacher
because I like to draw and I like to work with other
people especially with little kids. I would like to
teach elementary students. I think they are easier to
work with and I would like to show them different
things. This would be my long term goal.
In the future I would also like to get married
and have two kids. I would try my best to be a good
dad and help them out if they have a problem. I will
teach them right from wrong. I will give them what
they need to grow up strong.
Antonio Jacobo
McFarland High School
Class of '97
What are my plans in the future? My plans in
the future would be to graduate from high school.
Then after that I would go to college. I would like to
major in the medical field. I'm currently taking a
medical assistant class through ROP. This class will
help me decide what I really want. In addition, I
would also like to become a cosmetologist. The
cosmetology certificate will allow me to work as a
cosmetologist while paying for my medical assistant
classes.
Furthermore, I would like to go to Mexico and
visit my relatives. Going to Mexico will help me relax
and really think what it is that I want to do. These
are my plans in the near future.
Lupe Jauregui
Highland High School
Class of '97
17
My future plans are important to me and to my
family. I want everybody to be happy with my plans.
I would first like to finish high school and upon
completion, I would like to attend college. During the
school years I have left, I would like to get married
and start a family.
For me, my family is my life. I would like to
start my own family some day so that I can love them
the way they love me. My future career plans include
becoming an accountant or a professional football
player. I enjoy running and working with a team. My
future is set. All I have to do now is accomplish it.
Reggie Jimenez
Highland High School
Class of '97
I plan to become successful in the field of
nursing. It will allow me to use my good communication
skills, especially when it comes to working with
people. My personality and patience are what will
help me overcome difficult situations, as they have in
the past.
As for my life, this specific career will
challenge me with different things each day. I want
to help the community. To do this I am willing to
devote my time and effort in assisting those in need of
nursing. It will make ·me happy; I am going to be doing
something I enjoy.
I plan to succeed in school and further my
education. While going to high school, I want to take
a training course in which will be a good hands-on
experience. Education is the key to success. I shall be
committed and dedicated.
Angela Leal
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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My soul is like an hour glass, time slowly running out
like limitless bright colored clouds;
Like the ocean currents always moving and never
stopping;
Like the boundless wind, which doesn't know where to
go;
My soul is just a part of time in an hour glass looking at
what goes on in life.
Joel Lopez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
I have not decided what I want to do after I
graduate from high school. Nevertheless, I do have
an interest in some careers. I'm interested in being a
dentist, a veterinarian, a computer technician, a
clothes designer, and a hair stylist.
A dentist earns a lot of money and I would like
to encourage people to take care of their teeth and
hygiene. Because I love animals, I would love to learn
how to take care of them and their health.
Furthermore, a computer technician is very
competitive. Because I like to explore with computers,
this field seems to be very interesting. In addition, I
know how to draw and I know a little bit about
fashion. I would be very proud of myself if I could
design my own type of clothing.
I am also interested in becoming a hair stylist.
The way people fix their hair says a lot about their
personality. In addition, having a nice hair style
makes people look and feel good about themselves. It
would give me great pleasure to make girls look
beautiful.
Mary J. Lopez
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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My career is to become a successful
psychologist. This career will help me get to know and
learn more about the way people think and act. I am
not only going to help myself in this career, but I am
also going to help out those people who need someone
to talk to and help find solutions to their problems.
The reason I chose this career is because it is
interesting to learn about the way people think, act
and why they do the things they do. This career will
help me in becoming a better caring person.
I plan to go to a four year college after high
school. I have good grades, and I read books that have
to do with my career. I also want to attend some
workshops about stress, and take some classes toward a
minor in science.
Jose Lozano
McFarland High School
Class of '97
My plans for the future are to graduate from
high school. Upon graduating from high school, I plan
to study sports medicine. I don't want to go far away
when I go to college. I want to stay close to my family.
I plan to live on my own when I am capable of
maintaining myself. I don't have any plans for
marriage at the time.
I want to live in a big house with my family,
somewhere in a nice place where there isn't too much
violence. I guess I have many plans for the future. I
don't know if this is going to happen. Nevertheless, I
would be glad if it did.
Lorenzo Lozano
McFarland High School
Class of '97
20
Upon graduating from high school, I would
like to attend college and get my teaching degree. I
want to become an elementary teacher or have my own
day care center. I like children so I suppose the best
thing for me to do is to become a first or second grade
teacher. If my plans of becoming an elementary school
teacher are not realized, I will open my own day care
center, where children can do a lot of different
activities and play games. I think children are cute
and smart in their own weird way. By teaching them
things, I will also be learning from them. The highest
grade I'll teach in elementary is third grade.
While all of this is happening, I want to go
home to a loving husband, and maybe two kids; a boy
and a girl. Their names will be Blaine and Idalis.
Sonia Luque
Highland High School
Class of '98
My career plans for the future are to be a
pediatrician for infants and toddlers. From the time I
was fifteen, when my cousin had a baby and I took care
of her, I have wanted to take care of young children.
This job will improve my skills with children of all
ages and prepare me for the time when I will have my
own children. This job would fit my personality in
many ways: I'm a caring, loving person, and that's
what children need.
I want to do this job because I know that I will
be able to make a difference in other lives. I am
willing, and wanting, to be a person that children can
look up to. This will enhance their learning as well as
mine. Getting warm love and support from any child is
a great fulfillment.
To get the education to be a pediatric nurse, I
will go to college and major in Child Psychology. Then
I will have to get my license to work with children,
and that requires that I take CPR and swimming
lessons. All these things will make a difference in
someone else's life.
Quinta Lyons
Bakersfield High School
Class of '97
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My name is Jose Magana and
I am going to the NBA.
Jose Magana
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My name is Mario Magana and
I am also going to the NBA.
Mario Magana
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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When I started high school I thought about
my future plans. My plans are to attend CSUB. I
really did not know what I wanted to major in but as I
was going through a couple of career books, I became
interested in Business Administration with a
concentration in banking or accounting.
Business Administration seemed a lot of fun to
me. From all the different courses that Business
Administration has I seem to like Banking and
Accounting because I love money and I also love math.
The way I see things, the things I like are a
challenging life and challenging math classes.
Another reason why I want to be good in life is I want
my parents to be proud of me. I feel so happy when I
receive an award and I know that my parents are
proud of me.
My other future plans are to have a family;
meaning getting married. I know when you get married
people say it is a big responsibility because of the
bills, food, etc. That is why when I get married I will
probably be more mature and know what I will be
doing.
When I graduate from Shafter High School, I
know I will be stepping into the real world. Come to
think about it, I think I should stop because I'm getting
nervous.
Maricela Mares
Shafter High School
Class of '97
I am Chicana
I am brown by suerte and proud by choice.
I am grateful to have what I have and be who I am.
I am disrespectful to people who disrespect me.
I am a soccer fanatic.
I believe that guys should have more respect toward
girls because all guys are turning into dogs.
In 5 years I see myself married to a rich white old man
and a firme sancho beside me.
I believe in God.
Carmen Martinez
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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I'm looking forward to going to college and
majoring in Criminal Justice. I'd like to go to the
University of San Diego, not only because it's by the
beach, but also because that's where I was born and
where I would like to live.
I chose Criminal Justice because I am interested
in becoming either an attorney or a correctional officer.
I'd like to go into one of these fields because I love to
argue, stick to my beliefs, and fight for my principles.
And, I believe that by pursuing these career choices I
will be able to express my ideas and beliefs.
I want to become a more intelligent and
independent woman. The ideal life for me, would be
one in which I'd be a success, complete my education,
and land a good paying job with good benefits. I see
myself in twenty years as a married woman with a
wonderful husband, two kids, an education and a
successful job as an attorney (with my own beautiful
horne, two cars, and a swimming pool in my backyard).
Yvonne Martinez
Shafter High School
Class of '97
After graduating from high school I plan to
attend beauty school. I would like to become a
cosmetologist. I would like to become a cosmetologist
because I want to learn how to cut, color, and fix hair.
In addition, being a cosrnotologist will help me in
taking good care of my own skin. As a professional
cosrnotologist, I could work with the rich and famous .
After completing beauty school, I would like
to start a second career in Fashion Designing, where I
can apply my drawing and creativity skills. I could
also become very famous and earn a lot of money. As a
fashion designer, I will be able to express my ideas,
and thoughts.
Ana Molina
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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When I graduate from high school I plan to go
to college to become a registered nurse. I want to
become an RN because I think it is a very rewarding
job. Being able to help others when they are in need
always makes me feel good.
After I become an RN, I want to work in home
health. I'm going to work for two years and save
money so that I can travel around South America. I
want to see Argentina, Venezuela, and Brazil. Then I
hope to marry the man that I love, have two children,
and live a successful and fortunate life.
Having a good job will make me independent
and give me high self-confidence. When I was growing
up I never needed anything, because my parents were
smart enough to plan ahead. I want to live a
comfortable life and be able to provide everything for
my children.
Refugia Mora
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My career plans for the future include many
things, but there is one in particular that I am going to
set my mind on: that is to be a Certified Public
Accountant. It fits my personality because I like
working with numbers. I could use my math skills and
at the same time try to strengthen them.
I want this career because of the fact that, not
only am I good in math, but I also get along with many
people. I will provide for myself and my family. It
will be very challenging, and I really think that's
what I need.
I know I have to study and work hard to be
what I want to be but I know deep inside that I will do
it. I will have to take a lot of classes and courses, but I
know I can handle them. That is, if I do not get
married after high school!
Heidi Nava
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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My soul is like the sand in an hour glass;
It's like the calm currents in the ocean, a free bird
roaming everywhere;
When you are spending a good day at the park;
like a child in a candy store.
Alicia Ozuna
McFarland High School
Class of '97
My future plans are to first graduate from high
school and enter a four year university. I would like to
major in criminology. After school, I would like to
enter the California Department of Corrections and
become a correctional officer. Nevertheless, who
knows what the future holds for me.
Five years from now, my life, as I know it, will
be totally different. I might have a steady job, or I
could be living on the streets. I might even see some of
my closest friend's die, just over some dumb thing. I
might even be dead, but I might still be alive. I hope
to be in college or already out. I could even be over seas
in Japan or something like that.
One thing I know for sure is that I would like
to start a family. Getting married maybe having some
kids, a dog, a nice little kitty with some hamsters
would be ideal. Hopefully I'll have a nice wife,
because I don't want one that would end up beating me.
Whatever the future holds, I will be close to home,
because I start to miss my parents after a while.
Gilbert Pacheco
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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After graduating from high school I would like
to attend Cal State University, Bakersfield and become
an elementary teacher. I like to work with young
people. I took a class that helped me to see what
classes a teacher needs to take.
I have chosen this career because my parents
didn't go to school and they had a lot of problems with
writing and reading. This is why I want to help others
who need help. I will use all my special talents in
reading, science, English, and mathematics. I know
that one day I will be prepared for this career.
I'm going to take all the classes I have to take
in high school. I will take two years of math, four
years of English CP, two years of science, and Spanish.
Alma Perales
McFarland High School
Classs of '97
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In the near future, I plan to attend Oral
Roberts University or any other Christian college of
my choice here in California. I want to become a
teacher. In five years, I'll still be taking college
requirements which will lead me into secondary level
teaching. Eventually, I would like to work my way
into becoming a counselor.
Nevertheless, no mater where I'm at in life, I
will never forget my faith in GOD. I will still be in
contact with my church, and help them in any way I
can. I plan to be a part of street rallies, youth
conventions, camp meetings etc. I want to have
something to do with Youth Ministry. Reaching out to
young people that need JESUS CHRIST. Five years
from now, I plan to continue working on becoming a
MAN of GOD. He has called me.
Steven Ramirez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
I have never really planned for my future
because I have no idea of how it will be. Nevertheless
I have hopes. As a career, I hope it will involve
something in the field of robotics. I would like to work
in robotics because it really facinates me. I would like
to build something that humans have never seen.
Something that will help mankind for the better.
I don't see myself raising a family in the near
future because I still have many things I would like to
accomplish before starting a family.
Cristian Ramos
Highland High School
Class of '97
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My plans are very important to me. These
plans determine what I am going to do for a living.
Upon graduating from high school I would like to
attend Fresno State University or California State
University Bakersfield. I would like to major in
Business Administration. In addition, I plan to get into
the field of Liberal Studies. I will keep myself busy in
my spare time by participating with folkloric dance
groups.
Once I complete my college education, I plan to
travel to many countries. Traveling is something I
have always wanted to do. I would also like to help
out my parents. I would like them to relax from all of
the hard work they have done.
Diana Ramos
Wasco High School
Class of '97
My plan for the future is to go to school
somewhere and become a mechanic. I enjoy working
with my hands and I also enjoy working on cars.
Hopefully,one day I will get the skills I need to design
the cars instead of just working on them, or one day
opening my own shop and becoming my own boss.
I want to learn all about the different
machines that are used in the trade, and all the tools
used to fix the cars. Learning to design them will also
provide me with a higher paying job that will set me
off better in life.
Working with cars is what I enjoy so I think
cars are going to have a lot to do with my plans,
because they are never going to stop making new ones,
there is always going to be a demand for professionals
who know how to work on automobiles. Technology is
getting more advanced as the years go by so we need to
advance our minds also.
Gerardo Ramos
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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My short term future plan is to graduate from
high school. Upon graduating from high school, I
would like to attend a four year university and
maintain a decent grade point average. I would like to
become a successful lawyer and be part of an
organization that protects Mexican-American rights. I
plan to do this with dedication and persistence.
I will fight for rights that are often forgotten.
Defending rights will be my language. I will speak of
equal opportunity, and equal rights. People will no
longer settle for less. They deserve equal rights
because they are part of the American dream and "we"
are America's future.
Sara Raya
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My future will consist of a few things which
will be happiness, wealth, and peace. I plan to go to
to college after I graduate from high school and pursue
a career as a probation officer. Around the age of 25, I
will start to establish my family. All of my
accomplishments that I have set my sights on are
dedicated to my parents and sister for motivating me
and encouraging me to go for whatever I want and for
reminding me that anything is possible.
Debby Renteria
McFarland High School
Class of '97
My plans for the future depend on many things
in the present. So far I have decided I want to go to a
junior college somewhere in California, preferably at
Bakersfield College, because right now it's the college
I know the most about.
I plan to become a probation officer because
it's a career that really interests me. It's a career
where I will be dealing with people I can relate to
from my past experiences. I also think that being a
probation officer will put me in a good position
financially.
I will have to study very hard to become what
interests me. I will start by going to college and
pursuing my goals.
Jesse Renteria
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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My soul is like sand running through an hour glass;
It is blown by the boundless wind that has ended in the
ocean current;
But does not evaporate in the limitless blue skies.
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Everardo Reyes
McFarland High School
Class of '97
The past you can do nothing about, but the
future is the moment that awaits to be prepared for.
As I look beyond everyone else's expectations of
me, I strive to reach my own. My future house, I do not
know what it will look like, but it will be a home. I
will provide my family with the things I never had,
but especially with the things that were given to me.
Because of the vastly different experiences
that life has put me through, I know and understand
that I live in this world for a reason. I have learned
(and am still learning) to face the challenges in life,
because in the end I am a stronger person. It is with the
strength that God has provided me that I know I will
reach my future goals.
After high school graduation, I plan to attend a
junior college, then transfer to a Christian university
where I will major in education and become an
elementary school teacher.
All I know is that for me "to live is Christ, and
to die is gain." I pray that all of you discover your
reason for existence and I sincerely wish you the best
throughout your lives.
Maria Reza
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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I have lots of plans for my future. One of my
biggest is to become a medical assistant. I like to work
and communicate with people and help my community
in any way I can. I have a valuable skill that will
help me throughout my life: I am bilingual and am a
very strong person. Being a medical assistant will give
me the chance to know more about the diseases that
surround us in our world nowadays. Also, I know that
one day I will be well prepared to do this type of job for
my community.
The way I plan to get there is, first of all, to
graduate from McFarland High School. Then I will
attend a college that offers the classes I need--math,
terminology, laboratory skills, and the history of
English. I like to help people.
Angie E. Rodriguez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
I am a person with dreams that wants
to make something out of my life.
Flor Rodriguez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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I have two major plans for the future. First of all, ,
if I find a way to get a good scholarship, I plan to attend
college right after I graduate from high school. I am thinking
of becoming a fireman or a police officer. Nevertheless, I am
still not sure which college I will attend.
If I am not able to get a good scholarship, I
plan to join the Army. My parents say that it is in my
blood to be a police officer or a soldier. My great
grandfather, Maximo Gonzalez, was the general of a
squad of troops in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
By joining the Army for two years and under
the GI Bill, I can get up to thirty thousand dollars for
any college. As a result, I think that with the
knowledge learned in the Army and the money granted
after service, my future will be in pretty good shape.
Guillermo Rodriguez
Shafter High School
Class of '97
In the future I plan to be very successful. I hope
to become a doctor and help many people in the best
way possible. Working in medicine will help me get
involved with today's world and possibly learn new
things. I believe this fits my personality because I am
very responsible, friendly, patient, and understanding.
I think I am very hardworking.
I want to be a doctor for several reasons. First of
all, I enjoy meeting new people. I love to work and
communicate with them. Second, I like to experience
new events and ideas. Third, I hope to be recognized for
my abilities.
After graduating from high school, I plan to
further my education by attending a college or
university. I want to attend UCLA or Fresno State. I
plan on being very responsible and to do my best in
everything.
Esmeralda Rosas
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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My plans for the future are to go to college and
earn a degree in computer science. I have already
learned how to use the spreadsheets, databases, and
word processing. My interests are to learn more about
the Power Macintosh, and IBM.
I have liked computers since I was in the fifth
grade. I learned to type quickly; I typed up to 40 words
per minute by the lOth grade. I beat almost everybody
in my class at typing out of a book. My teacher said I
had potential to be whatever I wanted to be so, I
decided to be a Computer Programmer.
I want to get a bachelor's degree in Computer
Science. First, I need to change my study skills and
habits because I tend to talk too much in class.
Jose Rosas
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My future plans are to continue my education in
school to reach my major, which is medical assistant.
For right now, my goals are to do an outstanding job in
Career Beginnings. I want to meet new friends from out
of town like Shafter, McFarland and Wasco. Having
friends from other schools is something nice and
special because you get to learn things from where
they live.
My major goals are to graduate from Highland
High School next year. From there I want to continue
at BC, then transfer to California State University,
Bakersfield. The reason I want to start at BC is
because I want to get used to college and the way the
system works. I know that BC is different than Cal
State but at least I would know what to expect in my
future.
I want to continue my education and graduate
from CSUB. I know Cal State is a good school and it's
local. Right now I don't want to go out of town because
I know I'm not prepared. When I know I'm ready to
move on I would gladly continue my education and
keep on getting a higher degree in the medical field.
The reason I've chosen to go into the medical
field is because I like to work with patients and help
them out with their health problems. I like to be
involved with medicine, patients and some risk. So, I
thought being involved in the medical field would be
great for me.
For right now I just want to do my best in school
and reach my major which is very important to me and
my family. It's important to my family because I'm
the first one the family that wants to continue on to
college. I know my parents will be proud of me and
will support me on anything I decide to do. I don't
want to fail my parents, myself and waste time and
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regret it later. I want to do the best that I can and be a
winner and successful.
Gabriela Rubio
Highland High School
Class of '97
The thing I am really good at is construction. I
want a career which is good for me. There are a lot of
things to be accomplished before you can be a
contractor. I already have many of the required skills.
I know how to roof houses and I also know how to
apply wiring to any house or building. The thing that
is the hardest to do is to make a concrete sidewalk; it
takes lots of work and experience to do that.
Lots of people have told me that I have the
talent to be almost anything I want in this life. If I
finish high school my life is going to be complicated
for a number of reasons. I will have to go to college
and work to support a family. But if I don't go to
college, it will be hard trying to find a good job to
support my family with. I plan on going to college so I
can make a success out of my life.
The real world is hard for all who are not prepared.
Cornelio Ruiz
Shafter High School
Class of '97
I would like to graduate from high school and
go to college to become a doctor.
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Shafter High School
Class of '97
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My name is Cristina Sanchez and this program
has been a great experience. I hope it helps me later
on to be successful. I plan to make something of myself.
My goals are to go to a great college.
Cristina Sanchez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
My plan for the future is to become a sports
therapist. I believe that I am suited for this job
because I like helping injured athletes. I am really
good with my hands and I know how to heal some of
the injuries that people get nowadays. I also like to
travel, so it will be perfect for me because I can be a
team doctor and be able to travel with them.
I want to do this because I feel that it will
give me a good experience in different places. I think
that this is a very good chance for me to get to know
the world. I imagine that I will have about three
summer homes and two winter homes. I will need
them due to all of the traveling that I will be doing
while being a sports doctor for a professional
basketball team.
I plan to accomplish this by attending college
and getting my Masters in Sports Medicine. I'll look
for an opportunity in the NBA.
Julio Sanchez
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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Upon graduating from high school, I plan to go
to California State University, Bakersfield. I've
always liked math and science, but I think I would
rather major in math. Numbers are very fun to work
with.
Someday becoming a very successful
accountant, is my biggest goal in life. I think it's a
good career because not only will being an accountant
leave me a lot of money, but it will give me the
opportunity to do what I enjoy, work with numbers.
To me, it is very important to have money in
the future. Not only will money secure my well being,
but also that of my family. I would like to give my
mom all she has always wanted, because she sure
deserves it. I would like for my little sister to go to the
best college in the United States, and be a very
successful and important person. I know that no one
could ever care about me as much as they do.
I would like to serve as her role model. I want
her to have someone to look up to. In addition to
becoming a successful accountant, I want to be an
example to my little sister.
Laura Soto
Highland High School
Class of '97
As I grow older, the things I would like from
life change. Right now the goals I have are to become
a psychiatrist or counselor. Of course, I will probably
have to go to school for a million years, but I feel I will
enjoy this career, so I don't mind. I enjoy talking to
people and feel very good when I help them with
their problems. I like the feeling of being needed.
A couple of my interests are the supernatural
and dinosaurs. For a while I thought of becoming a
parapsychologist. Since I can't base a whole career on
this, I will pursue something else that I am greatly
interested in.
Since I like children I am thinking either of
becoming a counselor for children that have personal
problems or a counselor at a high school. If my
pursuance of the above does not turn out as I would like,
then I would like to be an archaeologist. I will need to
research this career a little more to decide if it's a
possible career choice. But for now, considering my
interests, this looks like a good possibility. I know
eventually I will decide on one, but right now I am
looking at several things.
Dwayne Terrell
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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My soul is like the ocean current, reflecting from the
sky, slowly full of pain like an hour glass;
Like the dark black clouds that are blown like the
boundless winds;
Filled with thoughts of the heart and feelings.
Emilia Trujillo
Shafter High School
Class of '97
My soul is like the hour glass, sand that lays there
like the ocean does;
The clouds that are above us create the winds that
makes the ocean currents glide over the surface of the
earth;
Just as my soul moves from sand grain to sand grain
really not going anywhere.
Mayra Trujillo
Shafter High School
Class of '97
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My future plans are to graduate from high
school and get good grades. Also to do my best in
school. After I graduate from high school, I want to go
the University of Texas in El Paso, Texas. I hope UTEP
can help me prepare to be a good teacher.
When school starts again, I want to do the best
I can. I want to get good grades so that I can fulfill my
University requirement and be able to go to UTEP. I
have always wanted to go to the University of Texas
at El Paso. Since I was small I have dreamed of going
there. I hope the University of Texas at El Paso will
help me become a good teacher. I want to become a
teacher because I like to help people and make a
difference in their lives. I want to influence them to
better themselves, not just to stay where they are, but
to always do more, if they set their minds to it.
In conclusion, I know that with God's help I
can accomplish these things which I have set in my
heart to do. I know that by committing myself to do
these things I can do it. I would also make my family
especially my parents, proud of me. I know my future
depends on me from now on and it is my responsibility
to become somebody which I can be happy with.
Silvia Vasquez
Highland High School
Class of '97
My career plans for the future are to become a
successful surgeon. This profession suits me because I
enjoy helping people. I have strengths in certain areas
that I will bring with me when I become a surgeon. I try
to understand the problems people have; I will be very
well liked by my patients. I have a cheerful
personality, which a doctor must have to gain trust
from her patients.
I have always dreamed of being a surgeon.
Now I want to make this dream a reality. I will have
to learn to be more organized in order to overcome the
many obstacles I will face in the coming years. If I keep
my mind to it, I know I am capable of pursuing this
dream and living a full and happy life. I will reach a
goal that I truly want in my life, and will feel happy
to accomplish something I worked hard for.
I plan on attending a four year university, then
transferring to a medical school. I am confident that
my grades will help me get into a top university here in
California.
Rosa Ventura
McFarland High School
Class of '97
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In the near future, about one year from now, I'm
going to graduate from high school. After that, I
would like to become a Graphic Art expert. I would
like to get the knowledge from a small college or an
independent institution. With this career, I would
like to create computer animation, comics, and draw.
In this field, I can take pictures and change their
whole structure by clipping art or simply taking out
some of its properties.
This is not going to be easy to accomplish.
Nevertheless, I plan to take some classes and learn
more about the subject. For this reason, I plan to buy a
computer this summer. During my next school year, I'm
going to take two ROP classes: Graphic Arts and
Bausch Electronics.
I think these classes will greatly help me. By
knowing electronics, I can fix my own computer, update
it and even expand its memory. I really don't know if
I'm going to college.
Antelmo Villarreal
Shafter High School
Class of '97
Someday I hope to become successful. I want to
major in communications so I can work with the public.
I feel this will best suit me because I am very outgoing
and love to meet people. I can openly talk to strangers
and converse with them so that I may understand
them.
I would like to work with the public because
there is something new and different in every person.
This would help me accept the differences in every
individual human being. I imagine living in a
metropolitan area with a good, spiritual, healthy
life. This would make me happy, and after
accomplishing this goal I could live in peace.
I plan to further my education and successfully
climb to the top of the communication industry. In
order to accomplish this I need to take advantage of
all educational experiences. I also have to discipline
myself and understand that what I do today will
affect my life tomorrow.
Maria Zavala
Wasco High School
Class of '97
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Arvin High School
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Martha Contreraz
Shafter High School
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Yesica De La Mora
Shafter High School
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Shafter High School
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McFarland High School
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Arvin High School
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Susana Perez
Wasco High School
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McFarland High School
Class of '97
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