Zayra
I am Zayra Sandoval
and I’m excited to announce that I am Miss Covergirl 2020. I was born
November 6, 2004, in Colton, California. My loving and supportive parents
are Cristina and Alejandro. I am the oldest of two siblings, 12-year-old
Alexander and 4-year-old Annaly. I’m currently a sophomore in High
School, where I am enrolled in an Emergency Medical response class also
First Aid. I am also a part of the San Bernardino Fire Explorers program
and a platoon leader. I have been part of AVID which is a program that
helps students prepare themselves for college. Avid has taught me to stay
organized and how to work with others even when it may be tough. I have
recently joined the Honors Society and it helps me stay focused and on
track for college. This program helps me excel academically in school and it
gives me more opportunities for scholarships. I’m also a part of my school’s
cheerleading team which I have been a part of for freshman and sophomore
year. Some of my other hobbies also include modeling, spending time with
my family, and watching and analyzing movies. I have also had the amazing
opportunity to Co-MC, appear on television, be a part of many fashion
shows, and participate in toy drives and other charity events. Winning
Miss Cover Girl is such an amazing honor. With this honor comes a great
responsibility of being an amazing role model for this new generation who
feels the pressure of society. Nowadays we all feel that pressure coming at
us to be perfect or too look a certain way from our peers and social media. I
are all beautiful in our own special way. I’ve learned that beauty comes from
within and comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes. I would love to encourage
everyone to pursue their dreams and know that with hard work and perseverance,
the sky’s the limit. I would like to personally thank Quinceañera
Magazine for giving me such amazing opportunities and always believing in
me. I would also love to give a big thank you to my parents, grandparents,
tias and tios, and cousins who have always supported me to be the best
version of myself. I would like to give a special thank you to my, mom and
dad, for always believing in me and supporting my dreams, without you
guys and your love and support, I wouldn’t be who I am today. #Godisgood
@zayra.qteen @qteenmodels
14 QM Spring-Summer 2020