Kathy Rodriguez
My talent is the sports area. I play soccer and softball. I love to dance and spend time with my friends. In the future, I would like to attend Sauk Valley Community to study accounting. I would also like to obtain a soccer scholarship and become a professional soccer player. I am running for Fiesta queen because I would be proud to represent my Hispanic community in different community activities.
Vanessa Briseño
I like to sing and dance. I sing in the choir at St. Mary’s church in Sterling and I participate in the folkloric dance group. My future plans are to attend a four year university and graduate as an accountant or a teacher. My favorite subjects are Math and French and one day I hope to speak it very well. I am running for Fiesta Queen because with this title I would like to help people as much as I can.
Marcela Cantu
I am currently attending Sauk Valley Community College to obtain an Associates Degree in nursing and I plan to transfer to a university to become a Nurse Practitioner. I want to specialize in the Emergency Department, which is where I believe help is the most needed. I currently work at Exceptional Care and Training Center with adults with mental disabilities but soon I will be working at the hospital in the Pediatric department. I played Soccer and was a member of the Pom Pons squad my senior year. I am running for Fiesta Queen because I believe that I can be a good role model for many Hispanic girls.
Nikaela Rivera
My talents are management. I can speak three languages (English, Spanish, and French). I am a very good volleyball player. I am now attending Sauk Valley Community College where I plan to get my degree in business and then transfer to Northern Illinois University. I hope later on, I can open a bakery and/or restaurant. I am running for Fiesta Queen because I am a positive role model for the youth in our community.
Elvira Amezola
My name is Elvira and I participate in the symphonic orchestra. I play the cello and dance in the folkloric group. I am a member of St. Mary’s choir in Sterling. I like to take care of kids at St. Andrew’s School afterschool program in Rock Falls. I love to be with my friends and help them in what I can. I speak and write perfect Spanish and English. In the future, I would like to become a nurse or a bilingual teacher because I love to help people. I am running for fiesta queen because I like to help and participate in the Sterling-Rock Falls community.




