Meet Some of Our National Merit Scholars
Rachel Johnston National Hispanic Scholar"I am fundamentally interested in social justice, politics, Latin American studies, health outreach and community development issues in general. Here I plan to study entrepreneurship and leadership because, right now, I am thinking strongly that I want to go into management and head up a nonprofit organization." |
Dan McNeel National Merit Scholar"My family has always valued knowledge and I came to NMSU because I liked the possibilities – the variety of classes available. I'm studying physics but I'm also interested in art. I really enjoy learning, so even though my future is open I am considering teaching." |
Wes DarnellNational Merit Scholar"I came to NMSU because I felt like I was wanted here. I'm studying both accounting and marketing – I plan to sit for the CPA exam when I’m done. I'd say my Spanish is okay, but I plan to take more classes and I would like to find time to study photojournalism and video production." |
Lizette PorrasNational Hispanic Scholar"I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, and I am really learning a lot more about animals since I started in the animal science program. The pre-vet program here is really strong, so I'll have my pick of professional schools after I get my bachelor's." |