Carla Nathaly Garcia Ayala
Your full name: Carla Nathaly Garcia Ayala
Nickname: Carlita, Sapito (meaning froggy, because of my eyes), Colgate smile
Your school: Battle Mountain
How many years in the valley: 11
Siblings: One brother (and my dog and ferret)
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Names of parent(s): Jose and Clava
My parents named me this because: My mom wanted a name kind of like her’s, she just changed the “L”
What are your plans for after graduation: Going to Mexico, then to college
Where would like to see yourself in 10 years: Maybe married
What will you miss most about high school: Friends
What will you miss least about high school: Homework, getting up early
Favorite memory during high school: My sophomore year, homecoming
Who do you most admire and why: I don’t know
Favorite teacher: Most of my teachers were great people
If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why: I don’t know
I’m looking forward to … Going to Mexico City after graduation
I can’t believe … I made it! I’m graduating with my class!
Most people don’t know I … like to rock climb, and that I am part Italian, Chinese and black
Favorite meal: Beef taquitos with guacamole
Advice for younger students: Be yourself, don’t try too hard to fit in and don’t be intimidated by the seniors