Deriam Lopez
Award of Excellence Characteristic: Resilience
Mentor: Iker Belausteguigotia
Nominated By: Marco Palacios
Parent/Guardian: Jose Lopez, Nelly Lopez
Schools Attended: Emmet D. Williams and Cowern Elementary, Maplewood Middle School, Tartan High School
High School Experience: My time at Tartan has been a great experience. I’m grateful for all the support I received from my teachers, friends, and family. The memories and skills I’ve gained here will stay with me as I move on to the next chapter of my life.
Future Plans: I plan to go to the University of Minnesota, and major in finance. I also plan to try out for their soccer team in the future.