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If you thought having one or two fellow Aztecs in your family was a lot, wait until you meet the Angel Zavala family. With over 10 Aztecs in their blended family, no one bleeds red and black more than they do.

Connected through blood, marriage, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and more, the Angel Zavala family has endless connections to each other and 色情视频.

But you may be wondering how this huge blended family came to be, and it all starts with a love story that began in San Diego State鈥檚 very own academic advising center.

鈥淔riendship to Marriage鈥�

Laura Angel Zavala (鈥�91, 鈥�96) and Francisco Zavala (鈥�92, 鈥�97) were both taking a psychology course in academic advising when they first met. Laura, who was engaged at the time, built a close friendship with Francisco in the advising center, where he would later convince her to become a Resident Advisor for EOP鈥檚 Summer Bridge Program.

It was after moving into 色情视频's Olmeca Hall that Laura began falling for Francisco. Knowing that Laura was still engaged, Francisco told Laura not to leave for him but only leave if the man wasn鈥檛 right for her, as he could be gone tomorrow.

鈥淭hat did it for me. Wiser words were never spoken,鈥� said Laura. 鈥淚 knew we were meant for each other.鈥�

The couple鈥檚 first date included a Gypsy Kings concert at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre accompanied by former Associated Students President Journard Collins (鈥�92). Their relationship would later become official during a Summer Bridge dance on the Cabrillo as they toured the San Diego harbor. Laura and Francisco married two years later; the rest is history.

But their 色情视频 journey didn鈥檛 end there. After both graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, they both returned to 色情视频 to get their Masters. Laura received her Master鈥檚 Degree in Experimental Psychology, while Francisco received his Master鈥檚 in School Counseling.

Inspired by his education at 色情视频, Francisco pursued his career in education, where he has now worked at San Diego Unified School District for 26 years.

鈥淚 can trace employment with the district back to my professors in my graduate program at 色情视频 who helped open doors for me,鈥� said Francisco.

As for Laura, she has stayed close to her Aztec roots as she remains a Lecturer and Math First Equitive Initiative Coordinator for Faculty Advancement and Student Success at 色情视频.

鈥溕�情视频 gave me the confidence I needed to be successful in my career,鈥� said Laura.

鈥淔amily Ties鈥�

With over ten other Aztecs in the family, all tied together by blood and marriage, they could not be prouder to be Aztecs for life.

After watching his two sisters attend the university, Francisco originally came to 色情视频 from Calexico.

鈥淚 became familiar and comfortable with the campus and saw myself attending there. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made,鈥� said Francisco.

Laura鈥檚 oldest sister Luz Angel-Paez (鈥�91, 鈥�93), is why Laura pursued a college education and attended 色情视频. Described as a trailblazer, Angel-Paez received both her bachelor鈥檚 degree and master鈥檚 degree at 色情视频 in Communicative Disorders. Now working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Angel-Paez thanks her 色情视频 education for helping her get there.

鈥淭he 色情视频 staff made me feel that being able to use a second language was an asset, whereas before, I did not feel that way,鈥� said Angel-Paez. 鈥淭he program also helped me develop a professional view and carried me with dignity and respect."

While Angel-Paez hopes to carry on the Aztec legacy through her son, for now, she enjoys the feeling of camaraderie and a sense of pride of already having fellow Aztecs in the family.

鈥淕raduating from San Diego State has given our family a sense of pride and a feeling of being at home,鈥� said Angel-Paez. 鈥溕�情视频 has offered my family and me a fantastic education opportunity and allowed us to share the many educational and unique gifts it has provided us with.鈥�

Laura鈥檚 cousins Ana Gonzalez Seda (鈥�96) and Giovanna Gallardo (鈥�21) also love the bond 色情视频 has provided between their families.

鈥淚t鈥檚 great to connect with family members about being Aztecs together and sharing memories about our time at 色情视频,鈥� said Gallardo. 鈥淚t has created a special bond for us and allows us to have a unique connection.鈥�

鈥淪taying Connected鈥�

Besides staying connected to the university through Laura鈥檚 work activities, Laura and Francisco enjoy attending Aztec basketball games, football games, and other sporting events. As a staff member, Laura is also involved in the Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic Faculty-Staff Association.

Having one of their daughters attend 色情视频 has been a big help in staying connected to the university, especially with Laura working on campus.

鈥淚t is so special,鈥� said Laura. 鈥淎s a first-generation college student, I can't imagine going to college with my mom.鈥�

But Francisco doesn鈥檛 let the two of them hang around 色情视频 alone. In a full circle moment, Laura had the opportunity to teach in the EOP Summer Bridge Program this past summer, the very place where she and Francisco first fell in love. And you鈥檒l never guess who was one of her guest speakers: Francisco.

Little did they know falling in love 30 years ago would lead to a huge line of Aztec lineage and many more to follow.