Marina Ruiz

Activities/Sports: Cheerleading and softball

Favorite part of high school experience: Cheering at all the football and basketball games

Biggest positive influences: Coach Estrada. He’s always had positive words to say to me even when times were hard.

Favorite teacher at Jal High: Mr. Little and Coach Estrada. They’re really positive people and give good advice. Always made my least favorite classes fun.

Plans after high school: My plan is to go into real estate.

Parents: Armando and Veronica Arriaga

Advice to younger students: Soak up all the memories and enjoy your time. It goes by faster than you know.