| 2007 Top Ten Seniors
 The Top Ten Seniors Awards are presented by the UTEP Alumni Association each spring to students who have achieved academic success and a proven commitment to the community. They represent the best and brightest graduates of the university and are measured not by class ranking, but by what they’ve accomplished and what awaits them in their careers and personal lives. |
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| MICHAEL ARRIAGA
Degree: Microbiology
Next: Medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Notable: Accepted to five medical schools
High school: Ysleta
“My time at UTEP has allowed me to work side-by-side with my peers and community leaders to improve the lives of the underprivileged in our area.” |
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| MICHELLE COCHRANE
Degree: Accounting and finance
Next: Graduate studies in accounting at UTEP
Notable: UTEP cheerleader
High School: Maxine Silva Health Magnet
“The university helped me discover my talent, and I feel as though I found my true calling.” |
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| DANIEL DE LOS SANTOS
Degree: Kinesiology
Next: Medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Notable: Miner Maniac of the Year in 2006
High School: Cathedral
“I have gained valuable leadership, teamwork and communications skills, all the while increasing my determination and passion to become a great physician.” |
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| JOANNA FAVELA
Degree: Accounting
Next: Master’s in accounting at UTEP
Notable: Accounting intern in UTEP Provost’s Office
High School: Eastwood
“UTEP has stayed on top of changes in the demanding field of accounting and provided me with a modern foundation that is the key to my future.” |
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| GABRIEL GOMEZ
Degree: Microbiology
Next: Medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Notable: Participated in medical mission trips to Mexico
High School: Franklin
“I’m leaving UTEP with a mind ready for the future and a heart full of life-changing experiences.”
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| GABRIEL MANSOURATY
Degree: Microbiology
Next: Medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Notable: Earned early acceptance into medical school
High School: Coronado
“El Paso is my home, and I will return to it and give back all that I can.” |
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| ANGELICA MOLIX
Degree: Bilingual education
Next: Will teach in the
El Paso area
Notable: Mother of four children
High School: Socorro
“Going back to school after 15 years of life experiences was not easy. I learned that you have to set goals and keep going.” |
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| PRATISH PARBHOO
Degree: Metallurgical and materials engineering
Next: Veterinary medicine school at Texas A&M
Notable: Eagle Scout; intern for lion conservation program in South Africa this summer
High School: Hanks
“I feel I will succeed in whatever I put my heart into, and I owe much of that to the experiences I gained while attending UTEP.” |
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| AARON ROSAS
Degree: Microbiology
Next: Graduate studies in public administration at UTEP
Notable: Also wants to attend medical school
High School: Bel Air
“I’d like to be a pediatric surgeon in El Paso, and eventually work in student affairs at a med school or university.” |
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| CHRISTOPHER WHALIN
Degree: Philosophy
Next: Master’s in philosophy at Columbia University
Notable: Active in Philosophy Club, Tri-City Philosophical Society and Honors Council
High School: Cathedral
“Working as part of a team not only speeds up progress, it creates a diversity of interesting ideas. You learn how to be a leader and a follower from one moment to the next.” |
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| Honors a special student who has demonstrated an exceptional potential for success. |
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| CLAUDIA ARIAS
Degree: Mechanical engineering
Next: Already working on a master’s in engineering at UTEP
Notable: University Banner Bearer at December 2006 commencement
High School: Preparatoria El Chamizal, Juárez
“Extracurricular activities at UTEP helped me earn outside opportunities. I participated in several conferences, research projects and internships.” |