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Jordan Gomez, sophomore

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Sophomore Jordan Gomez sits outside the library afterschool.

Sophomore Jordan Gomez began her journey in JROTC in middle school while participating in JLC. Gomez said the community is her favorite part of JROTC and plans to continue this path after graduation. 

“I did JLC, which is the middle school term for JROTC,” Gomez said. “The community really helped me get through.”

Alongside participating in the color guard and drill team, Gomez has always loved to draw. Gomez describes herself as a left-sided mind and cultivates her inspiration from all around her. 

“I use my left-side,” Gomez said. “I just naturally see things and I’m like, ‘oh, I want to draw that. That looks nice.’”

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Kate Durden
Kate Durden, Lifestyle Associate Managing Editor
Kate Durden is a junior and this is her third year writing for the Southerner. She enjoys volunteering at an animal shelter, attending 21st Century Leaders meetings, making films at Midtown's cinema club and hanging out with her friends.

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