Mathew Anthony
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was the Summer Program. I got to spend time with people I enjoyed it with. Someone I look up to at school is Uriel Texis. My educational goals include getting into a good college and hopefully being able to compete in college running. If there is one thing I would like to be remembered for, it would be beating Uriel Texis in a race and being the best cross country captain.
Alejandro Barroso
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was going to Sacramento. Someone I look up to at school is Mr. Prum. My educational goals consist of going to UCLA and becoming an Engineer. One thing I would like to be remembered for is not giving up on anything.
Joanna Calderon
Sophomore ℅ 2028
I do not have a favorite memory with UBCI since I really enjoy all of the workshops, events, and volunteering opportunities that they provide. I look up to Mrs. Madonna because she is a very honest and hardworking person. She has overcome many obstacles in life despite how difficult they were and continues to persevere. I really enjoy chatting with her as she is very nice and gives great advice. I also like her sense of fashion and shoes. My goal is to attend a university such as UCI or UCLA and study to become either a computer engineer or surgeon. I would like to be remembered as someone who never gives up and perseveres despite challenges and obstacles.
Alex Carranza
Junior ℅ 2027
My favorite memory with UBCI is when we visited San Marcos University and had fun in the city. Someone I look up to at school is Mr. Rodriguez. My educational goal is to hopefully become a welder. I would like to be remembered for being a nice person and having money.
Ziomara Castillo
Senior ℅ 2026
Being part of Upward Bound has given me guidance, support, and opportunities to see my potential. The program helped me navigate challenges, stay motivated, and plan for college. Through UBCI, I’ve grown in confidence, independence, and leadership, learning how to balance responsibilities while still pursuing my passions. I enjoy English, Science, and Math, which challenge me to think critically, solve problems, and explore new ideas. I aim to attend UCLA and continue challenging myself academically while pursuing a career that allows me to help and inspire others. My educational journey is about growing personally and contributing to my community. I’m inspired by the people around me who didn’t choose to do better. Their choices remind me of the importance of taking responsibility for myself and striving to improve, motivating me to work hard and embrace more opportunities. I’m involved in Mariachi (Secretary), Ballet Folklórico (Captain), ASB, HOSA (Future Health Professionals), and Key Club. These activities are more than hobbies, they teach me leadership, teamwork, time management, and creativity. They’ve helped me connect with my community, celebrate culture, and support others in meaningful ways. I hope to be remembered as someone who worked hard, supported others, and made a positive impact. I want to inspire people to pursue their passions, embrace responsibility, and contribute to their communities, showing that dedication and care can create real change.
Dulce Cuapio
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI will be when we spent a day in the park and got to do different activities for bond day. Someone I look up to is my mom because she’s always been there for me and is the strongest woman I know. My educational goals would be to attend my dream school, Cal Lutheran and be able to become a Pediatrician in the future. I would like to be remembered by how loyal and caring I was to my friends and family.
Gabriel Cruz
Sophomore ℅ 2028
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Irma Fraire
Junior ℅ 2027
My participation in UBCI has helped me grow in many ways. It has helped me be more open and conversant with new members. It has also helped me stay informed about school resources and benefits. My academic interests are in Spanish Literature and Biology. I enjoy reading and learning more about how a living organism works. In the future I desire to graduate from CSUN or UCLA with a Masters in Biology. This will help me create a path into my orthodontist career. My parents are my biggest inspiration, from them I've learned that good accomplishments come from hard work and that everything is possible as long as you are prepared for the challenges you might come across. As of right now I am enrolled in mariachi and flag football. These extracurricular activities help me take a break from school and clear my mind with something fun and beneficial. If there were something I would like to be remembered as it would be my compassion and kindness for others, helping them if they are in need of something.
Kaitlyn Hardwick
Junior ℅ 2027
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Luis Hernandez
Senior ℅ 2026
Participating in UBCI has helped me develop & grow by providing workshops that teach me something new, which expands my skill set. My favorite subject is Psychology. My educational goal includes going to college/university to earn a degree in psychology. My mom inspires me because she never gives up. She works hard to keep us going & so that we don’t have to live the life that she lived & instead provides us with a life that she wants to live. Extra-curriculur activities that I’m involved in are football & track. Both football & track are important to me because they taught me that perseverance & hard work always pay off in the end, from freshman year to as of now, I've seen myself grow in many ways thanks to these sports. I want to be remembered by leaving some type of athletic record in either football or track for my school or county.
Rich Hernandez
Senior ℅ 2026
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Rick Iniguez
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI so far has been the advising because of how meaningful Arleen makes it and the reminders of what and why I want to work towards college. Someone I look up to at school are everyone in my AP classes because they all show perseverance and dedication to the curriculum and makes us all push each-other to finish the school year strong. My educational goals are to attend a 4-year, preferably a UC, such as: UCLA, UCI, UC Berkeley, and UCSD. It would be that I was welcoming and pushing others to reach for their goals.
Vivianna Juarez
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was the Summer Academy interviews. I loved doing my interview with Ximena and taking pictures with my friends on my birthday. Someone I look up to at school is definitely the wellness specialist. I appreciate all the work they do for the students and the resources they provide. One of my biggest educational goals is going to NYU. I hope to be a Journalist and or own a coffee shop in New York. I would like to be remembered as someone who was always nice and welcoming towards others.
Lesly Lerma
Sophomore ℅ 2028
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Jimena Llanos Soriano
Junior ℅ 2027
My favorite memory with UBCI is meeting new people at the first workshop I attended. A person I admire at school is my sister. I aspire to have her perseverance as I undergo my high school journey. My educational goals are to attend a four-year university as a Pre-Med student and work my way towards becoming a Surgeon. I would like to be remembered for my compassion towards others.
Joel Lopez
Senior ℅ 2026
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Kaylin Lopez Torres
Junior ℅ 2027
My participation in UBCI has helped me grow in my time management department because doing workshops while having after school activities has taught me how to manage my time and what to make a priority. My favorite subjects are art and band. My educational goals are to get into a good college, hopefully a UC, and major in Architecture. My dad inspires me to be a better person because he overcame many obstacles to get where he is now and I really admire that. An extra-curricular activity I am involved in is the CIHS marching band and band is a huge important thing for me because everyone there is welcoming and they treat you like you belong and it's something that has always made me feel at home. I want to be remembered as someone who truly made an impact in my community by helping others reach their potential and by just being known as someone who always volunteered and was always willing to help out.
Carissa Martinez
Junior ℅ 2027
My participation in UBCI helped me grow by introducing me to opportunities in how to pay for college and work on my applications. I’ve become more open and have made new friendships with people which has opened my social circle. My Academic Interests or Favorite Subjects would be Math and Science (Specifically Human biology). My education goals would be to be accepted into a good university such as UCLA or Stanford. I would like to pursue a career in Medicine and be a Pediatric Surgeon or Cardiac Surgeon. My Parents inspire me because they have always worked hard to help me achieve my goals and have sacrificed so much. Extra-curricular activities that I am involved in are Mesa, Mecha, UBCI, EAOP, Fishing Club, Wellness Center Peer, Raiders Recycle. I want to be remembered as someone who never gave up and accomplished all of my goals. I want to have made a difference and helped those who are in need of assistance. I want people to feel comfortable and safe around me.
Angel Mendoza
Senior ℅ 2026
My participation in UBCI helped me grow through the exposure of different career options and visiting different campuses. It gave me an idea about which schools I’d like to apply to. My academic interests/favorite subjects include math and history. My goal is to attend UC Berkeley as an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major. I'd like to get a job in software development while working on my own Indie games on the side. I'm inspired by the idea of travelling the world. If I can get a good job in software development, I can make a good enough income to travel (especially if I get a remote job). Extra-curricular activities I am involved in include Marching Band and Academic Decathlon. These activities are fun things to do with friends that are outside of my school responsibilities. I'd like to be remembered for making people's lives better. My main approach to that is to make games that others enjoy. I hope those games can make others' lives that much better.
Esmeralda Ortega
Senior ℅ 2026
My participation in UBCI has helped me grow by improving my teamwork, and communication. My favorite subjects are Spanish and English, these subjects just interest me a lot. My educational goal is to attend Oxnard College and get into the Dental Hygiene program there. I’m inspired by people who work hard and don’t give up on their goals because it eventually pays off. Extra-curriculur activities that I am currently only involved in EAOP, it's a really important program to me because I feel like I have extra support to pursue my goals. I hope to inspire people to follow their dreams and never give up.
Ximena Ortega
Junior ℅ 2027
My favorite memory with UBCI is the trip to visit CSU San Marcos. We did so many fun activities and it was a very fond memory, mostly going to the beach and watching the sunset. Someone who I look up to at school is my older sister, I usually don’t say it often but she is a very hard working person who when she sets her mind on something she accomplishes it. My education goal is to get accepted into Cal Poly SLO, UC Berkeley, or CalTech to major in Civil Engineering. If there is one thing I would like to be remembered by is having a strong relationship with God.
Eduardo Ortiz
Sophomore ℅ 2028
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Sofia Padilla
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was the bond day during the 2024 Summer Academy. Someone I look up to at school is Mr. Grennan for always being so positive and kind. I hope to attend a 4 year university straight out of high school as a Biology or Biochemistry major. My dream school is USC, but I would love to attend any university in Southern California. After getting my bachelor’s, I hope to get into a Medical or Pharmacy School. If there was one thing I would want to be remembered by it would be by how successful and kind I was.
Alex Perez
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was when we went on a field trip to CSUN, which is one of the schools I would like to attend. Someone I look up to at school is my US History teacher, Mr. Clark, because I like how he motivated my classmates and me to do our best in school. My educational goal is to attend Cal Poly SLO or CSUN and pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering. I would like to be remembered as someone who is kind.
Jimena Perez
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI would have to be when we were in the summer academy because I got to spend time with my friends and I got to learn many new things. Someone I look up to at school would have to be Mrs. Placencia because she always has such an amazing attitude and can put a smile on anyone's face. She enjoys what she does and one day I hope to find a job I enjoy doing. I hope to go to college after graduation; either go to Community College for 2 years then transfer or if I get enough scholarships I would like to go straight to a 4-year. I hope to study Business so I can one day own my own business. If there is one thing I would be remembered by it would be my passion for caring about others. I always want the best for the people around me.
Suri Valeria Perez Cuapio
Senior ℅ 2026
UBCI has allowed me to gain so many educational opportunities through workshops, network, field trips, tutoring and so much more. Moreover, UBCI has also allowed me to stay close with my classmates and advisors who have been helping me out with my social skills and communicative skills. My academic interests and favorite subjects include English, CTE Patient Care, and Journalism. The final goal for myself is to become a successful nurse who can work with infants/children and help them heal. I really hope to make it as far as CSU Fullerton, UCLA, or Long Beach. My mom and grandmother are my biggest inspiration. Extra-curricular activities I am involved in include: HOSA (Future Health Professionals), LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Youth, Isle File, and Leading the Youth. Each of these activities really make up the type of person that I am. Each thing I do and am a part of really demonstrates everything I want to be such as nursing, social activism, writing, and working with children. I want to be remembered as only my mother's daughter, because only with her and my own effort I've been able to manage myself through all the chaos. The biggest impact I want to make is to break generational stereotypes within the community that I have always grown up in.
Ashley Prado
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI is going to have to be the summer academy I got to hang out with my friends and meet new people in UBCI. I look up to Mrs. Plascencia because she has such a great attitude everyday and always has a smile on her face. My educational goals are to graduate high school, go to Moorpark College, then transfer to CSUN and get my degree in Radiology. If there is one thing I would like to be remembered by is my kindness and me always having a smile on my face.
Gizelle Rodriguez
Senior ℅ 2026
My participation in UBCI has helped me grow in knowing that it's okay to ask for help especially when it's going to affect my future. It's also helped me in receiving more knowledge with colleges and universities and has helped me with deadlines and tutoring as well. My favorite subject is Spanish and always has been. My educational goals are graduating college and continuing to university. I do not have a dream school at the moment however I would like to go abroad to study. My mom inspires me due to the fact she didn't attend college and has always pushed me and supported me to be the best version of myself. I am involved in sports, flag football and softball. They are important to me because they have helped me create new friendships. I am also involved in EAOP, it is important to me because it has helped me think more about my future. I want to be remembered for being a nice person who was able to help people even if it was just in the smallest ways. I hope to make a good impact on my community and world by supporting others in ways I need support.
Araceli Salvador Diaz
Sophomore ℅ 2028
Participating in UBCI helped me make new friends and let me become more confident in my knowledge on what were the steps to apply to college and what things were good to help build my resume. A few of my favorite subjects are Chemistry and Math and I really love how I joined Cross Country this year because I enjoy running. My dream school would be to go to UC Irvine after I finish going to a community college to get my credits and get the hang of how college works and I become more confident in what I want to do. I want to do something related to Business but as of right now, Accounting is what really interests me. Some people that inspire me are my parents because they know how valuable knowledge is to have a good life in the long run even though it will be hard to get there. Other people that inspire me are also a few of my friends or classmates because they show persistence in what they want even though they know it will be hard to get there but they still stay determined. An extra curricular activity I am in is cross country and it's important to me because it helps me stay healthy and also because I really enjoy running. I love the new friends I have made and even though it's hard running sometimes, I still feel good because I am with my friends and also because I know I am improving the more I go to practice. I want to be remembered as someone who could be counted on and know that they won't be judged. I hope that when they may feel alone they can count on me as a shoulder to lean on who will not judge them and could provide advice if they needed it.
Nereida Solano
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI would be the 2024 ski week trip to San Francisco. This is my favorite memory because during this trip I met two people who filled it up with laughter and fun. We got close in a small amount of time, after this trip it allowed us to continue our friendship and make every UBCI event fun. Someone I look up to at school is Mrs. Collins. I look up to her because of her passion for the medical field. Her welcoming personality has inspired me and motivated me to have a welcoming and supportive energy. Mrs. Collins will inform her students on programs that can help us pursue a career in the medical field. This shows that she wants the best for her students. I want a career in the Medical Field in which I would be a Pediatric Nurse. I want to do 2 years at CC and then transfer to CSU Long Beach or CSUCI for Nursing. After this I would want to teach a Patient Care class as well. I would like to be remembered as the person who was kind to everyone and made you feel heard or supported. I would want to be a people's person, someone who never judged and gave alternative options when you thought there was none.
Vanessa Tapia
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was the Summer Academy. Someone I look up to at school are my teachers. My career path is to go to College. Something I would like to be remembered for is not giving up and trying my best.
Joshua Tellez
Sophomore ℅ 2028
My favorite memory with UBCI is volunteering for events at the OPAC. Someone I look up to is Mr. Lopez, the fishing club advisor because he worked hard to make the Fishing Club here at CI. My career goal is that I want to become a Robotics Engineer. One thing I want to be remembered by is as the future Robotics Engineer.
Iris Texis
Junior ℅ 2027
My favorite memory with UBCI was the summer academy. I look up to my cousins because they are smart and help me with my homework and I want to be like them in the future. I want to go into a medical pathway and help others. My dream school is Cal Lutheran, San Francisco State University, and UCSB. I like cats.
Kimberly Texis
Sophomore ℅ 2028
My favorite memory was when I went to UCLA for the first time because I was able to explore more universities to see what really suits me for my future. Someone I look up to at school is Hazel Serratos because she's really good at doing nails and is a great student with amazing grades. My educational goal is to be successful and complete my career path at my dream university which is at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I would like to be remembered as a parrot because I'm really loud, giggly, and talkative when you get to really know me.
Uriel Texis
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI was the Summer Academy. Someone I look up to at school is Ms. Anthony because she is my Coach and teacher always makes me push myself even though I don’t want to at times. Going to a 4 year university after high school and doing Cross Country/Track. One thing I would like to be remembered by is being the best distance runner Channel Islands High School has ever had.
Marcjorie Vargas Mayo
Senior ℅ 2026
My participation in UBCI has been instrumental to the growth of my knowledge of the overall college process and has helped me become more confident in my abilities. I am most interested in math. I hope to become a Labor and Delivery nurse, and wish to attend any UC or CSU school, but I am hoping to get into CSUF. I am most inspired by the residents at the hospital I interned at during the summer. All of them were really nice and incredibly dedicated to their jobs, which I also hope to be when I start my career. At school, I am treasurer of HOSA and secretary of Book and Film Club, and am a part of EAOP along with UBCI. Outside of school, I am a student manager at Westminster Free Clinic and volunteer with the SALUD program the clinic has. To me, these roles are important because they have been incredibly helpful to me in gaining insight and experience into what I want to do in the future and have helped me give back to my community. I hope to be remembered by my contributions to my community and the time I have dedicated to it. With this year being my second and last year at Westminster Free Clinic, I hope to continue making an impact on both the patients and the interns while I can.
Xaire Vargas
Senior ℅ 2026
My favorite memory with UBCI has to be my 2nd overnight trip I was able to attend. We were able to get a campus tour by alumni Tania Salceda and by my brother Marcos Vargas! They gave us an amazing time at UC Berkeley where I was able to get a better idea of where I would want to see myself in a couple of years. Being able to visit Berkeley’s campus with the group of people I’m always surrounded by truly felt even better. I won’t ever forget the memories, the laughter, and the bond UBCI created on that trip! Someone I look up to at school would have to be UBCI’s staff. Each individually has truly made a better impact on my social life, and academic life. I think I speak for all of the UBCI students that we are truly amazed and thankful for all the staff for what they have done for us. No matter if it’s trips, tutoring, workshops, or having to put up with our silliness they’re definitely ones to look up to for their hard work and I thank them for it. My educational goals as of right now is to obtain a good GPA, get good grades, and for me to be able to achieve that I need to start focusing and asking more questions. These are key steps that can lead me to the path I want to pursue; going to UC Berkeley, majoring in legal studies, and networking with more people. If there was one thing I’d like to be remembered by, it'd have to be by how straightforward I am. All of my friends know how quick I am to get to the point and be so straightforward when something either good or bad is happening and usually they’re always grateful to have me as that friend who’s able to stand up for them when they can’t.
Araceli Velasco
Senior ℅ 2026
My participation in UBCI helped me grow by helping me be on top of things and giving me opportunities that will help me learn valuable skills that will be useful in the real world. My academic interest is Advanced Patient Care. An educational goal of mine is to become a health teacher. My parents inspire me to do my best and accomplish my goals. An extra-curricular activity I'm involved in is cross country and Hosa. Cross country is important to me because I like running and Hosa is important to me because I get to know more about the medical field. I want to be remembered as someone who doesn't give up, helpful, and kind to others.