Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight
Justin Lawrence Arko, son of Rosemarie Arko and Joanna Arko, and Nikki Arko
What do you think you want to be when you grow up?
A master woodworker
What is your favorite color?
Any shade of blue
What is your favorite meal and who cooks it for you?
Any food from my family or myself but a good steak and seafood here and there
What is your favorite song and why?
Love has left the Land by Martin Campbell because it’s true
What are your Hobbies?
Working with my hands, making new stuff, and most of all living with gusto and working on vehicles
What do you like best about RHS?
The shop classes and RHS staff
What are you most proud of accomplishing in high school?
Being on the B honor roll
What did you learn in high school that you didn’t expect to learn?
How to cook
What do you think you will be doing in 10 years?
Having a good paying job and a steady life with lots of cars
Do you have any advice for younger students?
Don’t give up and just stand back up. Create something new but this time with gusto!!
