Student of the Week – Jasiah Jiron

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Jasiah Jiron – Antonito High School

Photo courtesy: Lynnmarie Romero

Profile:

Jasiah Jiron is a high school senior at Antonito High School who currently holds a 4.0 GPA while being involved in sports. Jiron is a versatile athlete and serves as a Varsity Football quarterback and wide receiver; and also as a Varsity Basketball shooting-guard. Jiron was nominated for National Honor Society and volunteers for Antonito Together with the town of Antonito to host the annual Labor Day Basketball Tournament. Jiron is a committed athlete and student.

Favorite Book: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Favorite Movie: Intersteller

Favorite Subject: English

Favorite Music: Khalid

Future Career: Athletic Trainer

Hero:  Dad – Phillip Jiron

Favorite Hobby: Basketball

Favorite Social Media Follow: Russell Westbrook

Words to live by: “As we shift internally, the external world will respond.”

Community Involvement: Jiron volunteers with Antonito Together.

Why is Community involvement important?

“Community involvement is important because of the lasting connections that are made.”

If I could improve the world I would…

“……stop food insecurities.” 

College of choice: “CSU-Fort Collins is my college of choice. Accepted – CSU-Pueblo and Adams State.

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