Stephen Butiu, a distinguished senior and devoted member of the international club, has plans to leave a lasting impact on Armijo High School’s community. As the official chairman of the international club, he passionately advocates for diversity and supports celebrating various cultures and backgrounds, encouraging open-mindedness and inclusive relationships among his peers. Stephen motivates incoming freshmen to embrace diversity and to be open-minded and engaging with different perspectives, fostering inclusivity and building meaningful relationships throughout their high school journey. Reflecting on past experiences, Stephen emphasizes the importance of participating in extracurricular activities that align with one’s interests and passions, as personal growth and lifelong connections are forged through commitment and involvement.
Stephen has summarized two likely plans for his life after graduation, one of them being to attend a four-year college to pursue a career in nursing, physical therapy, or dentistry. Stephen favors this plan as he has thought about it for many months. His biggest inspiration is his mother, who has supported and encouraged him to excel and pursue his dreams. Stephen’s favorite memory from high school is going to homecoming in his junior year, where he and his friends created lifelong memories. As Stephen looks to the future, he is confident that the lessons he has learned and the experiences he has had will serve as a solid foundation for future success. He is eager to apply his knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in his chosen field of study. Stephen is well-prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.
