Sophia Carabajal, an 11th grade student at South High School, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of April 13. 

Carabajal was chosen for consistently demonstrating South High’s core values—Honorable, Enthusiastic, Responsible, and Determined (HERD)—as well as for her involvement at school.

Carabajal is an honor roll student and maintains a 3.8 GPA. She is a mentor and leader at South High and participates in the Teen Leadership Class, where she mentors elementary students in the South Triad.

Carabajal participates in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Societyand Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. She recently placed third in a FBLA public speaking competition.

In addition to her school involvement, Carabajal is active in the community. She serves on the Mayor’s Youth Council, volunteers with the Cheyenne Hispanic Improving Strengthening Powerful Alliance and the Laramie County Library, and works for the City of Cheyenne.

Carabajal selected South High’s athletics and activities secretary, Deanna Waters, as her favorite staff member. As a student assistant in the athletics and activities office, she works closely with Waters to help plan and organize events. Carabajal values Waters’ mentorship and support. 

“South High is very thankful to have Sophia as a Bison,” Waters said.