Theme: Navigating Complexities: Truth, Trials, and Reflections In Between

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American School of Guatemala
11 Calle 15-79, Cdad. de Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala, 01015
Guatemala

David Andrés Chet Delgado

Student

Passionate about music from a young age, David Chet has honed his talents across multiple instruments, including the piano and guitar. Beyond his love for music, David enjoys swimming, playing video games, and spending time with friends. But what truly sets him apart is his deep connection to music, not just as a listener but as an active creator. Today, he’s here to share his insights on the profound role of perfect pitch in music, a topic close to his heart and central to his musical journey.

Isabel Chavez Lopez-Ibañez

Student

Isabel Chavez, a dedicated high school senior, is driven by a passion for learning and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in her community. With a love for golf, culinary arts, and cherished moments with loved ones, Isabel brings balance and depth to everything she does. While pursuing her AP Capstone project, she explored the intricate connections between morals and leadership, leading her to develop a thought-provoking talk on ethical leadership. Isabel's goal is to inspire a new perspective on decision-making, fostering a stronger, more ethical culture within her community.

Jamie Min

Student

Jamie Min is a high school senior passionate about a variety of topics; from the genealogy of monkeys to Shohei Ohtani’s economic impact, Jamie finds it hard not to find a metaphor in anything he can. If he isn’t making weird niche references nobody understands, he’ll probably be playing the guitar.

Julissa Rebeca Torres Sequén

Student

Julissa Torres, who prefers to be called Juli, is a current 12th grader passionate about history and international relations. She is part of the third generation of Young Scholars Academy at the American School of Guatemala, a Yale Young Global Scholars alumni, a law firm intern, and a volunteer English teacher. Juli loves playing piano, swimming, reading, and learning new things like cooking. So if you want to join her, do not hesitate to contact her to learn more about pans, ovens, and delicious dishes together.

Karla de los Ángeles Archila Gamboa

Student

Karla de los Angeles Archila Gamboa, a dedicated Grade 12 student is passionate about space exploration and astronomy. Inspired by the club's activities, Karla joined the NOVA Club in ninth grade and quickly became a leader, serving as president since tenth grade. Under her leadership, the club has flourished, organizing rocket competitions, stargazing nights, and scientific dissemination events for the entire high school community. Karla's commitment to space exploration has extended beyond school walls. In 2023, she participated in the inaugural (1st) Central American Space Congress and eagerly awaits the second edition this September. As a co-founder, Head of Rocket Design & Propulsion, and Head of Scientific Dissemination at the Novice Guatemalan Institution for Innovation in Space Technology (IGNITE), Karla plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of innovation and inspiring others to keep looking up.

Lara Barquero Haese

Student

Lara Barquero, a curious and adventurous junior student, has a passion for exploring the world, both physically and intellectually. Whether she's diving into a novel, embarking on a new travel adventure, sharing deep conversations late into the night, or even loving dogs, Lara's thirst for discovery is boundless. Lara enjoys learning about unsolved mysteries and the lies behind them. Interestingly enough, one of those mysteries captivated her, bringing her unique perspective to the forefront.

Luis Pedro Arrivillaga Secaira

Student

Luis Pedro Arrivillaga is a dedicated student at the American School of Guatemala and a proud member of the basketball team. Throughout his life, he has navigated the challenges of living with neurodivergence, demonstrating resilience and determination.

María José Perdomo Rodas

Student

María José– but everybody calls her Majo– is currently a junior student. Though she cannot stand milk, she has a soft spot for strawberry milkshakes. In her free time, Majo enjoys playing volleyball; it has been her passion for the past five years. She is fascinated by biology and nature and although she wishes tests did not exist, she would like to become a doctor one day.

Paula Hurtarte Casado

Student

Paula is currently a twelve grader. She has always liked to observe the things around her, which has brought her to analyze some of the aspects behind emotional distress in people. In her free time, Paula loves to play tennis, read, watch movies, travel and spend time with friends.

Rodrigo Le Masson Figueroa

Student

Rodrigo Le Masson is an 11th-grade student driven by a deep passion for making a meaningful impact on those around him. His commitment to helping others has led him to actively participate in various volunteer initiatives and deliver powerful talks in social programs. Rodrigo is a natural problem-solver who believes in the strength of collective leadership, consistently striving to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and positive change.