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Westminster High's Rose Ruiz aims for top graduation honors while excelling in sports

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Rose Ruiz Westminster High School Junior | Westminster High School

Rose Ruiz Westminster High School Junior | Westminster High School

Student Spotlight | Rose Ruiz

Date:

Mar 11, 2025

Westminster High School – Junior

Meet Rose!

Rose Ruiz is a dedicated student on track to be one of Westminster High

School’s Top 10 Graduates of the Class of 2026. With aspirations to attend

Oxford or the University of Toronto, she plans to study neuroscience and

become a neurosurgeon. The youngest of three siblings, Rose is also a champion

volleyball player who excels in both academics and athletics.

Favorite Athlete, Sport, or Team: "I admire Nichika Yamada from the Japanese

national volleyball team and number 11 from the German national team, Lukas

Kampa. "

Favorite Artist, Performer, or Band: The Smiths

Favorite Movie or TV Show: Scooby-Doo.

What She’s Listening To, Playing, or Watching Now: "Right now, I am listening

to American Boy by Kanye West. "

Favorite Thing to Do in Free Time: "I enjoy painting and spending time with my

black lab puppy, Kai. "

Favorite Color: Olive green.

Favorite Animal: "My dog Kai"

Favorite Part of Being at Westy/Ranum: "One of my favorite experiences has

been taking biomedical classes at Ranum. This week we are dissecting a pig --

an opportunity I am looking forward to. "

Superpower She Wishes She Had: Freezing time

What WPS Has Meant to Her:

WPS has provided incredible opportunities and resources which I have tried to

use to my advantage. I appreciate all the internships and job opportunities;

plus I value the professionalism of the educators with whom I have learned.

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