Senior Naomi Lopez, 18, is one of Sterling High Schools January Students of the Month. Her mother is Veronica Jaramillo, 38, and her brother is Elias Moreno, 9; they live in Sterling.

Favorite class: AP U.S. history. Its rigorous, and theres always something to read.

Top teacher: Susan Lawson, AP literature. Shes relatable, and she really cares about teaching us to become better readers and writers.

Extracurriculars: Tennis, I used to cheerlead. I played soccer freshman year.

After graduation: I want to major in biochemistry or molecular biology. I want to be a cosmetic dermatologist, a facial plastic surgeon or a pathologist.

Paycheck: I work off and on at Karlins Hallmark in Sterling. I was seasonal this year. I like it. Its really festive in there.

Best friend: Dahley Vinson. Shes funny, witty. She knows how to listen.

Favorite musical group: Empire of the Sun.

Favorite actor: Vincent Cassel.

Favorite movies: Black Swan and When Harry Met Sally.

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Sterling Student of the Month