Esmeralda is a junior and this is her first year as a staff writer for The Growl. Esmeralda plays soccer and is involved in the LULAC club. Her favorite subject is language and her favorite color is pink. Esmeralda’s favorite show is “Grey’s Anatomy” and her favorite food is tacos. Outside of school she likes to read, meditate, play soccer and spend time with her family. After high school, Esmeralda wants to become a traveling nurse or play professional soccer. A quote Esmeralda likes is, "You haven't experienced the sun, if you haven't experienced the rain.”