AJMS alumna Alejandra Castillo is Ralph Bunche valedictorian

Carl Finer|June 12, 2019

Alejandra Castillo delivers her valedictorian speech.

Alejandra Castillo, who attended Animo Jefferson from 2012-2015, graduated on Saturday as valedictorian at Animo Ralph Bunche High School.

While at Animo Jefferson, Alejandra wrote for the Bulldog Bugle, publishing 21 stories while on staff and serving as co-managing editor while in eighth grade.

You can find an archive of all of her stories by clicking here.

And by sure to check out the video of her valedictorian speech, posted above.

“Entering 10th grade was a new experience for me, many emotions, and as 10th grader you get to have many opportunities for college and for school.”

Jesus Sanchez with his first marathon medal.

“I was meant to join the cross country team but went to the SRLA meeting by accident”

It is both of my brothers sitting down eating together when they were younger.

“Don’t get me wrong, it sounds all fun and all, but when it all comes down, it really comes to a point where I… realized that education is actually important to get a career in life.”

Josue holding his medal at the league cross country meet in Elysian Park.

“I think my favorite part is… connecting, having more core memories, definitely. That I’ll probably never forget.”

Sofia and I playing outside in our dresses when we were little.

“I would describe my quince as special.”

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AJMS alumna Alejandra Castillo is Ralph Bunche valedictorian

“Entering 10th grade was a new experience for me, many emotions, and as 10th grader you get to have many opportunities for college and for school.”

“I was meant to join the cross country team but went to the SRLA meeting by accident”

“Don’t get me wrong, it sounds all fun and all, but when it all comes down, it really comes to a point where I… realized that education is actually important to get a career in life.”

“I think my favorite part is… connecting, having more core memories, definitely. That I’ll probably never forget.”

“I would describe my quince as special.”

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