STUDENT PROFILE - Kobe Cruz, Liberty HS- Coordinated by Julie Swan
Grade: 11
Family members: My mom Angela, my father Larry and my sister Skye
Favorite subject: My favorite subjects are U.S. history and biology. I like history because learning about this country’s past fascinates me. For biology, I like learning about how all life is made up and how it functions on the inside.
Activities: In school I am the treasurer for my graduating class and have been it for three years. I am the treasurer for world language club. I have been a part of Latino youth leadership for three years and am running for president of the club. This year I joined mini-thon and HOSA.
Next steps: After high school I plan on attending a four-year university, majoring in a science subject and minoring in political science, with hopes of then getting into medical school.
Career goals: I would like to be a doctor, but I aspire to one day run for public office. I would start statewide, with dreams of running for president.
Heroes: One of my main heroes is my sister Skye. She is 22 years old and already has her bachelor’s degree and is taking classes to get her master’s degree in fine arts. Aside from how much she has inspired me academically, my sister is also a great person and role model.
Hobbies: In my free time I love to watch sports and support my favorite teams. I also love to watch movies and listen to music.
Volunteer/community work: Last summer I had the opportunity to be an intern at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation in Allentown. Throughout my time there I shadowed physical and occupational therapists and also got to work with the patients.
Likes: The sports teams I like are the New York Giants, the New York Mets, and in soccer I support Watford F.C. My favorite movie is The Departed, and I like rap music from the nineties.
Dislikes: First and foremost I am not a fan of olives. Everything else is fine.
Greatest accomplishment (so far): So far my greatest accomplishment would have to be how consistent I have been in high school, as I have gotten straight A’s on every high school report card.
Advice for peers: My advice would be to get involved early in any clubs that pique your interest. Being involved can expose you to a lot of new people and can make the years very fun. Also, you should prioritize your schoolwork and try as hard as you can and hope that colleges recognize it.
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