Nomination Statement
Mariana is a graceful, poised young lady who gives of her time to others. She performs 15 hours per week of community service, is the president of the National Honor Society, and has her own YouTube channel. Mariana is the first ranked student in the Class of 2023 and has already earned 32.5 credits for her high school diploma. By the end of the year she will have earned 61 college credits at Delaware State University. She is only 16 years old and is going to be an absolutely brilliant doctor one day! We are proud!
“My biggest source of both support and inspiration are my parents, who came to this country in 2009 with no money or connections and have managed to achieve even more than their wildest dreams. They have not only instilled in me the value of hard work but the ability to dream big and chase after what I want to be: a cardiothoracic surgeon. I would also like to thank my school for all of their support through my four years.”
