High School Honoree – Baltazar Mejia
Baltazar is one of the hardest-working, kind, and inquisitive students in class. He completes each assignment and project with focus and attention to detail. The last question is as important to the first question. When learning new material, Baltazar not only seeks to clarify information currently being presented, but he also asks questions that expand further into the topic. He is determined and will preserve to continue to ask questions in any area of content he seeks to master. Anything he is asked to do will be completed to the best of his ability. When he is asked to work with a partner, he makes sure the work is evenly divided and puts 110% into his part. He is always polite and good-hearted. One of his more unusual traits is no matter which table he is asked to work with, he will get along with everyone. But he will also make sure the group is focused and working. This shows a mature diplomacy that is rare to see in any student, especially a freshman. His future is bright with possibilities!
Getting to know Baltazar:
- Which emoji best represents you?
“The emoji that best represents me is the laughing emoji that’s laughing so hard its crying. I enjoy comedy and like to laugh.”
- What is one short-term & one long-term goal you are working towards??
“A short-term goal I am currently working toward is getting good grades for this year. So far, I am doing pretty well with that. As for a more long-term goal, I would say graduating high school and going to college.”
- What are you grateful for currently in your life?
“I am grateful for being accepted to University School. I applied for each of the last two years and unfortunately didn’t get in. This year I was selected and was so happy!”
"Baltazar deserves to be recognized because he has all the characteristics of a stellar student,” said Ms. Jessica Lee, Baltazar’s World History teacher. “He is a model student because he always participates in class discussions, his work shows care and thought, and he treats other in class with respect and dignity. Baltazar demonstrates a tenacity and love for learning that inspires the entire classroom.”