Monday, June 07, 2004

Medical Scholar

NAMPA -- Leticia Aguila still has another year of classes at Nampa High School before graduation. But she's almost done with her first year of college.

The Nampa junior has earned 27 credit hours by choosing high school courses that offer concurrent college credits.

"I'm trying to get my first year of college out of the way," Aguila said, adding that she would like to earn a Spanish minor in college, which could tack on extra time to her degree.

Aguila characterizes herself a procrastinator, but when it comes to planning for the future, this local student started early. The 16-year-old said she decided a few years ago that she was interested in pursuing a medical career, adding that the field offers job security.

"People are always going to be hurt or sick," she said, "and I want to help."

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