New Kids On The Block

With the new school year taking off and with all the different things we have going on at Vanguard you might not recognize that kid sitting next to you. Or, the kid whose locker is right by yours, you might not have seen him before. Who are these people you might ask? They’re the New Kids On The Block and they all have a story to tell. Here are some cool people you might want to get to know:

Alex Medina
Home School- Wheeling
Year In School- Junior
Reason For Coming To Vanguard-“I was behind in credits”
Service Site- Lutheran Home
What He Likes About Vanguard- Service learning. He enjoys hearing all the stories that the senior citizens share.
Alex said, “Vanguard rocks!”

Valerie Carley
Home School- Prospect
Year In School- Junior
Service Site-Ridge
Reason For Coming To Vanguard-“I was really behind in credits and my counselor suggested it."
What She Likes About Vanguard- Smaller school, everyone’s like one big family. She likes the art work that’s everywhere.
Valerie said,“I like working with kids, it’s something I might want to do in the future!”

Luis Zendejas
Home School- Rolling Meadows
Year In School-Junior
Reason for Coming To Vanguard-“ I felt overwhelmed by too much work. I didn’t have enough time to complete it all.
Service Site- Ridge
What He likes About Vanguard- The fun atmosphere and the artwork in the bathrooms
Luis said, “I like being a viper better than being a mustang!”

Melanie Serrato
Home School- Hersey
Year In School- Senior
Service Site- Lutheran Home
Reason for Coming To Vanguard-“Hersey classes were too difficult to pass.”
What She Likes About Vanguard- Service learning. She enjoys working with the senior citizens.
Melanie says, “Service learning is teaching me how to be more responsible!”


Nikki Harper
Editor in Chief