Each month, we honor and recognize outstanding students from our local high schools.
Program Mission Statement:
To bring the community together to honor our local high school seniors for demonstrating character;
integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome
challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. The core of the Rising Star of the
Month is the student who makes a difference in their home, school & community with sincerity and passion.
For a tax deductible donation, please make checks payable to our partner Vista Education Foundation and write 'Rising Star' in the memo line.
Thank you to Our Sponsors:
Nick Ljubic Memorial Scholarship Fund
Vista PEO Chapter
Rising Star Students 2023 - 2024
March 2024
Emanuel Yanez Duran - Guajome Park Academy
Ruby Martinez - Alta Vista High School
Salvatore Palizzolo - Mission Vista High School
Oscar Villegas - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Evan Uhren - Vista Visions Academy
Katie Grace Marley - Vista High School
February 2024
Valeria Perez Martin - Guajome Park Academy
Mekhi Harris - Trade Tech High School
Belen Sanchez - Mission Vista High School
Noelani Hall - Rancho Buena Vista High School
David Guevara - General Raymond Murray High School
Melody Hernandez Solorio - Vista High School
Hear their stories here.
January 2024
Bailey Alexander - Guajome Park Academy
Cailey Fernandez - Alta Vista High School
Carlos Rosas - Mission Vista High School
Samantha "Sammy" Valdez - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Gabriella Borns - Vista Visions Academy
Maleia Pato - Vista High School
Hear their stories here.
December 2023
Sam Gomez - Guajome Park Academy
Michael Cooley - Trade Tech High School
Ruby Villanueva - Mission Vista High School
Emmanuel Bejarano - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Ariel Robles - Major General Raymond Murray High School
Adam Draves - Vista High School
Hear their stories here.
November 2023
Jazmine Hernandez - Guajome Park Academy
Donovan Fanella - Mission Vista High School
Taj Drelleshak - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Jayson Rodriguez - Vista Visions Academy
Brandon Jaimes - Alta Vista High School
Dulce Mercado - Vista High School
Hear their stories here.
October 2023
Darolyn Perez Vargas - Guajome Park Academy
Rebekah Nieto Brisby - Trade Tech High School
Jaena Johnson - Rancho Buena Vista High School
California Edwards - Mission Vista High School
Samantha Carrasco - General Raymond Murray High School
Malena Zendejas - Vista High School
Hear their stories here.
September 2023
Akari Atempa - Guajome Park Academy
Janeth Velasquez - Alta Vista High School
Kayleen Speller - Mission Vista High School
Joaquin Verduzco - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Zachary Schmid - Vista High School
Belinda Lopez - Vista Visions Academy
Hear their stories here.