Student: Jose Moreno
Plans After High School: Jose intends to enroll at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following his academic career, he aspires to establish his own business, travel, and eventually start a family.
What #BulldogSTRONG Means to Jose? "#BulldogSTRONG means to be the best person you can be both as a student and just as a person in general."
What makes Jose #BulldogSTRONG? "I am very happy and beyond proud of Jose! He’s such a great young man and student. Very respectful and dedicated! I know that he will achieve anything that he sets his mind to because he has the determination and resilience to do it. Ahora si José, síguele. ¡Tú puedes con lo que sigue y más!" Yaneli Bravo-Ceja, Modern Language Teacher, Golden Valley High School
"Jose Moreno Perez is an outstanding example of a student who is #BulldogSTRONG on a daily basis int he classroom and around campus. In the classroom, Jose demonstrates GROWTH as a learner by always giving his best effort and doing his best to not just do his work but understand what he is learning. Jose demonstrates PRIDE by participating in activities such as We the People and LISTOS. Moreover, Jose shows SERVICE as a learner by helping others, treating others with respect and kindness, and making positive choices." John Hansen, Government/Economics Teacher and We The People Coach, Golden Valley High School
"He is a role model and superstar. He is a wonderful student who strives for excellence every day and every club or event he participates in. He is for sure LISTOS! due to the way he has represented the club, his school and himself. Congrats Jose on being given this prestigious award and also being #bulldogSTRONG!" Marshall Garcia, Social Studies Teacher, Soccer Coach, LISTOS Coordinator, Golden Valley High School
"Jose has been an inspiration and an asset to the Interact Club. He created a connection with an assisted living facility on Union Ave for our students to serve these needy individuals. They played cards, painted art and spent quality time. It really was a great event and gave our GVHS Students an opportunity to serve the community. The event has continued this year. He also leads the club's group leaders in taking attendance and coming up with other important service projects. Jose shines as a servant leader and the Interact club is incredibly proud of him earning the Gates Scholarship!" Jennifer Yamauchi, Assistant Dean, Science Department Chair, PODER Adviser, and Interact Club Adviser, Golden Valley High School
"Jose Moreno Perez exemplifies what it means to be #BulldogSTRONG through his unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Over the past four years, I have witnessed Jose grow into a thoughtful, resilient, and driven individual who leads with purpose and compassion. Whether he is guiding younger students through mentorship programs, excelling in my STEM courses, or creating spaces for others to thrive, Jose consistently demonstrates the values of integrity, perseverance, and community. Congratulations Jose on the prestigious Gates Scholarship!" Judiah Hopkins, Project Lead the Way/Engineering Teacher and eSports Coach, Golden Valley High School
"Congratulations to Jose Moreno Perez for receiving the distinguished Gates Scholarship Award. Jose epitomizes #BulldogSTRONG for academic excellence and showing respect towards his teachers and peers. Wishing Jose success while he pursues the next step in his post-high school academic journey." Tracy Costa, AP European History Teacher, Golden Valley High School