MISS. SCHUYLER LATINA
Miss Schuyler Latina is more than a title; it's about empowering women. Its main goal is to boost confidence and leadership, especially among Latina women, and to motivate them to lead their own stories. It's a cause that builds up self-belief and growth, helping women to see their true value and abilities.
2024
Miss. Schuyler Latina
Yeilla Giselle Lopez
Hello, my name is Yeilla Lopez & I was crowned the 2024 Miss Latina Schuyler. I am very grateful for my parents, family, my friends, everyone else who voted for me, and especially the Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce. I am honored to have the privilege to represent the growing community of Schuyler as Miss Latina. I cannot wait to do great things for such a great community. I hope to be able to help the community in things such as community clean ups, organizing fundraisers, volunteering around town, & helping out people. I cannot wait to show this town that I am here to help, & honored to have this opportunity. I also cannot wait to show the community my love for this town & all of its people. Thank you once again to everyone for allowing me to get the opportunity to be Miss Latina Schuyler!
Gina Alba Cervantes
2024 Miss. Schuyler Latina Contestant
Hi everyone! I'm Gina Alba Cervantes, daughter of Veronica Cervantes and Alejandro Alba. Because of them, I am Mexican through and through. I was born in Columbus and have lived in Schuyler since I was 5. I have been a #SchuylerWarrior all my life and I am very proud to be from Schuyler. I am 18 years old and I'm graduating from Schuyler Central High School in May. In my time at SCHS, I have wrestled at the state tournament for three years, served as the Nebraska FCCLA State Vice President of Programs, and was State Runner-Up at state speech last month. I am very grateful to be able to represent my community For the last three years, I have spent my Wednesday evenings teaching the Lord's love to my favorite students
This fall, I will be attending Northwestern University to become a speech language pathologist and study acting. In the meantime, you can find me serving your fajita nachos at El Patron Please say hi if you see me out and about! I love meeting new people and my mom has told me that once I start, you can't shut me up. Thank you for your consideration and have a great day :)
Yeilla Giselle Lopez
2024 Miss. Schuyler Latina Contestant
Hello, my name is Yeilla Giselle Lopez & I am 18 years old. I am from Schuyler, Nebraska. My parents are Rene & Paloma Lopez, both from Mexico. My mom being from Guerrero & my dad being from El Estado de México. I graduated from Schuyler Central High School as part of the class of 2023. I am a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha & I am currently studying Pre-Nursing. I plan on becoming an anesthesiologist, & I plan on attending nursing school in the Fall of 2025. It would be an honor to be Miss Latina Schuyler, as Schuyler has and will always be my home. Schuyler is a community of great, hardworking, and kind people. Schuyler has given me so many things, & I hope to one day be able to give back to the place I call home. I would love to be able to represent the Latino community of Schuyler by becoming Miss Latina Schuyler.
Alekxa Olvera
2024 Miss. Schuyler Latina Contestant
Hello! My name is Alekxa Olvera and I am currently a senior at Schuyler Central High School. I was very involved throughout my high school career. I participated in cross country, wrestling, track and field, basketball, FCCLA, culture club and I was captain of the dance team. Outside of school, since I was three years old, I have danced at Studio A, and worked at numerous places in the community such as the Schuyler Pool and the Midland Vet Clinic. This year I decided to focus on school and working as a CNA. After high school I plan to attend Northeast Community College to pursue a career in nursing. Beyond my love for culture and community, I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the world around me. I grew up in a Mexican household with both of my parents being born and raised in Mexico. My mom was born in the state of Campeche and my dad was born in the state of Hidalgo. From a young age, I can't recall a single weekend when my family and I weren't gathered together, embracing our traditions and celebrating life. It's these cherished moments that have instilled in me a deep appreciation for our culture and a passion for bringing people together.
Miriam Deanda
2024 Miss. Schuyler Latina Contestant
Hey everyone :), my name is Miriam Deanda and I am competing for Miss Latina Schuyler this year!! I am a sophomore at Schuyler Central High School, and I am currently involved in: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track and Field, powerlifting, S Club, Schuyler Dance Team, Agape Group at my church, Secretary for the Class of 2026, and have a job on the weekends! I have a very busy lifestyle in a Mexican household, with a family of 5! My parents are both from the origin of Mexico I•l. My dad was raised in Jalisco, and my mom from Oaxaca. My goal in life is to make my parents proud, as being the first generation in my family to attend college and further my education. Many people say that 60% of Latinos after high school, don't attend college, but I plan to take this opportunity to have the future my parents have sacrificed their life for. Thank you, for taking the time to read my bio, for Miss Latina Schuyler! I would appreciate it very much if you gave this post a like!
Marisol Deanda
2024 Miss. Schuyler Latina Contestant
My name is Marisol Deanda, and I graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 2022. I am a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Nutrition Science and double-minoring in Biochemistry and Humanities in Medicine. I am on the Pre-Med track, looking to become a Dermatologist and open my own practice one day. I currently volunteer as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, and I plan to become licensed in the future, so I can create a comfortable environment with Hispanic patients in my office. During my free time, you can catch me working out at the gym, running, or spending time with my dog Loki.
I am excited to represent the Latin community in the medical field, and I hope to inspire others, especially those within the Latino community, to dream big and always remember where they came from!