Nomination Statement
The daughter of Johanna Marcano and Jose Sosa Maldonado, Joyce is a leader amongst her peers. Joyce, who carries a 5.28GPA, has challenged herself academically each school year by selecting a very rigorous course load, with many Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses. Joyce has received a certificate of multiliteracy from DOE in recognition of her outstanding scores on both AP Spanish and English courses. In the community Joyce was part of the planning committee for the Latinos Unidos First Annual Summit that took place in September 2023. As a part of the planning committee and a speaker at the event, it gave Joyce a rewarding feeling to know that she had an influence in educating other Latinx students about the college admission process and other aspects of our future. Joyce is undecided on her college choice but plans to study pediatric nursing.
“I believe that success cannot only be achieved by your perseverance and determination but also by the support you receive and the environment you surround yourself in. My family, friends, and teachers have always been supportive and have pushed me to not only be my best self but to exceed academically. Through my high school and personal experiences, I learned to never give up on my dreams and always strive for greater things because the sky is the limit. ”
