Melissa Jimenez

Funny how life works out! I always worried in college whether or not I was doing the right thing - ex: deciding on a major. Luckily for me I was right on the money of picking a profession that would make me happy. I have been in the "social" field for several yrs. I started working with the Probation Department at age 21 as a secretary, then later as an Adult Probation Officer. I later became a Criminal Justice Instructor at a highschool. I now am a school counselor helping kids everyday. I absolutely love it. Drill Team was my passion while in high school. I always wanted to be a drill team instructor. Like the saying goes "BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR." I had an opportunity to run a high school drill team for 4 yrs and currently serve as a judge for a dance company. Today I still run a spirit team for a middle school. I do it because I know how much drill team impacted my life and hope to touch many other girls' lives in a positive manner.

I have a beautiful daughter who one day will be running for president. Remember her name - ALEGRIA (spanish for happiness, joyful). She is already making huge impressions on everyone she meets! Mark my words - my little girl will be famous one day ! VOTE FOR ALEGRIA !

* Forgot to mention - Frank Rosales (Miller Buc - Class of 88) was my supervisor for a period of time while working at the Probation Department. Who knew? He tried to be the boss of me - but it didn't work ! Ha Ha ! Just kidding Frank ! Frank was an awesome probation officer and supervisor. Way more organized than I will ever be in this lifetime !

When I think of high school, I mostly remember thinking of the 1st floor. We all thought we were soooo cool standing by our opened decorated lockers. I remember walking up and down that hall just to catch the latest gossip or get a cheap thrill. HA HA ! High School was so much fun - sooo miss it!