A life-changing diagnosis during her junior year did not derail Bethany Martinez’s path to graduation. Instead, the Parlier senior says it motivated her to push harder, focus on her education and make the most of each day.
Over the past year, Martinez has remained active in her community, serving as the RoundUp queen – a title awarded annually at the town fair to a student representative.
“I have to be in every city event just to represent in the sense the youth – to see that you can actually put your voice in even though you’re not an adult,” Martinez said…