Raton High School would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of the community organizations who sponsored our Career Conference as well as the presenters who shared their careers with our students. On Wednesday, November 16, 2023, twenty careers were showcased at RHS campus for the 4th Annual Career Conference. Each career field presenter shared valuable information concerning what education is required to get into the field, what classes students should focus on in high school, etc. while also incorporating a “hands-on” activity for students. Each presenter spoke to 6 classrooms of students. It was an excitingly packed educational day for everyone and the information students received was invaluable. Students networked and made connections with members of the Raton community, and even a few received job offers!! Raton High School was also delighted to have Des Moines High School students join us as well for the day.
Thank you to the Raton Public Schools Cafeteria Staff who provided a wonderful Thanksgiving Lunch with all the trimmings!
Thank you to The Raton Crimestoppers who gave gift cards for an ending session raffle. Thank you to the following presenters who took time off from their own jobs to be with our students. You are appreciated so much for sharing your expertise with our students. They didn’t realize they were learning; they thought it was just a fun day!
Automotive/Diesel Technician: Donnie Sandoval and Rachel Sandoval, D and T Auto and Truck Repair
Cosmetology: Keira Kuchan, Jaylynn Trueba, Yule Gonzales, Jordan Guzzo, Diamond Tafoya, Zoe Gallegos, Aspen Holly, Danielle Lamoni, Trinidad State College Cosmetology Department
Professional Land Surveyor: Scott Weese, Shields Surveying, Inc.
Chef: Chef Giovanni Lanzante, Deshawnn Oldham, Eric Franks, Vermejo Park-A Ted Turner Reserve
Wildlife Refuge Careers: Chris Moehring, Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Banking: Jennifer Portillos, Jim Hunter, and Adrian Lopez, InBank
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technician: Camryn Mileta, Miners Colfax Medical Center
Gunsmithing: Ryan Newport, Adra Shaver, and Jacob Kunka, Trinidad State College Gunsmithing Department
National Park Service: Nico Mokhiber, Capulin Volcano National Monument, United States National Park Service
Tattoo Artist: DeNisha Gutierrez, Shane Ashley, and Daniel Sanchez, Brick City Tattoo Parlor
Physical Therapy: Esther Choi and Ashley Van Winkle, Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy
New Mexico State Police: John Sablotny and Ryan Gates, NMSP
Fire/EMS: Chief Anthony Burk, Asst Chief Dusty Russell, Joseph Herrera, Jacob Gass, Ahsan Maso, Andrew Long, Raton Fire Department
Welding: Amy Wroblewski
Car Sales and Management: Frank Cimino, Phil Long Ford
NMSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: Ernest Salazar, Irvin Horstman, Stacy Gulick, Robynn Salazar, Leonard Brake, NMSP Department of Public Safety
