Spotlight on Seniors
Each spring we invite a number of high school Crusaders to talk about their studies, their challenges and accomplishments, and their plans for the future. As graduation day approaches, they consider what they've achieved and get ready to take the next steps toward college and career success. Explore the Spotlight profiles below to learn more about these inspiring young people, and to hear their advice for younger students who are following in their footsteps.
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Luis Monroy '09
 Graduating this year from: Central High School. Plans to attend: University of Rhode Island. Wants to study: Marketing and sales. Favorite subject: English, especially writing persuasive essays. Recent essay on: “Layers of Evil” in Shakespeare’s Othello. Will start in June: URI’s Talent Development program. Latest accomplishment: Performed his poetry in an adult slam competition at AS220 and won 4th place. Latest challenge: Captaining Central’s football team through a tough season. Also captain of: His indoor and outdoor track teams. Favorite Crusade program: “The High School Career Expo this year was really good. People came and talked to us about what it’s like to work in different careers. I met one of the speakers, and he invited me for a day of job shadowing.” My Crusade Advisor: “He helped me with a lot – like getting my FAFSA filed on time.” Leadership tendencies: Gets his own stuff done early. “So after that I can help everyone else.” Advice for Crusaders going into high school: “Try and mature as much as possible. Get out of the middle school frame of mind and smarten up. Don’t be lazy. Colleges are looking at your grades.” Biggest unknown about college: Staying up late at night to cram for tests. Dream job: “Doing something and having everyone know me for it. Being someone who makes a big difference.” What he looks for in a friend: “Someone with a sense of humor but who knows when to buckle down.” What he does for fun: Outdoor activities of all kinds.
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Bryant Estrada '09
 Graduating this year from: Central Falls High School. Plans to attend: Brown University. Wants to study: Psychology and pre-med. Favorite subjects: Calculus, psychology, and ceramics independent study. Latest accomplishments: Being chosen as class valedictorian. Getting into Brown. Favorite Crusade programs: Crusade Summer Experience at the University of Rhode Island, and the Getting to College Conference last year when he was a junior. My Crusade Advisor: “She’s awesome. She helped me with everything, especially with writing my college essay and understanding financial aid.” Advice for Crusaders going into high school: “Don’t get a big head and slack off in 8th grade. Remember that you have a lot to learn in high school.” Biggest unknowns about college: Dealing with large classes in lecture halls, preparing for exams, and managing classes and work study. Dream job: “Becoming a pediatric neurologist and helping kids with neurological disorders.” What he looks for in a friend: “Someone who is outgoing and respectful, not only to adults but to me, too. Someone who won’t turn their back on you.” What he does for fun: Colombian dance, afterschool art classes. |
Hannah Shaw '09
 Graduating this year from: Central Falls High School. Plans to attend: University of Rhode Island. Wants to study: Marine biology. Favorite subjects: Oral communications and French 4. Is proud of: “How our senior class came together over the past year.” Favorite Crusade program: Bridge to Success at Roger Williams University. “We stayed on campus for a week during the summer and had SAT classes and workshops in reading and math. I met a lot of new people and saw what college was like.” My Crusade Advisor: “She helps me with so much – questions about teachers, applications, financial aid information. She is honest with me and always makes sure she knows what is going on in my life.” Advice for Crusaders going into high school: “Start projects early and stay on top of your schoolwork. Treat high school as an opportunity to make a fresh start.” Biggest unknown about college: “How classes will be. I need to learn how to study really well.” Dream job: Working for SeaWorld with killer whales and doing animal training. What she looks for in a friend: “Honesty, dependability. Someone who is outgoing and keeps me in a good mood. And my parents have to like them.” What she does for fun: Listening to all kinds of music. |
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