Santa Fe Knights of Columbus Scholarship – Devin Gonzales, Pecos
The New Mexico Activities Association is excited to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 NMAA Foundation Scholarships. Over 150 students were nominated or submitted applications, with a total of $22,000 being distributed through 18 different scholarships. There were nine scholarship categories. The NMAA will recognize each of these students individually on our website and social media platforms.
Devin Gonzales of Pecos High School received a $1,000 Santa Fe Knights of Columbus Scholarship.
Devin Gonzales of Pecos High School has enjoyed a successful career, both as a basketball player and a runner, while maintaining a 3.7 GPA in the classroom.
Gonzales has been a member of the Pecos boys’ basketball team that has won three straight State Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He was a member of three state cross country championship teams as well in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Individually, Gonzales placed ninth at the 2017 State Cross Country Championships, seventh in 2018 and fourth in 2019. On the track, he has been a state placer in the 3,200-meter run, the pole vault, and the 1,600-meter run.