Roman Rivera – Riverdale Ridge High School
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Roman Rivera, a senior at Riverdale Ridge High School who held a 3.7 GPA. Rivera’s academic achievements include Academic High Honors, and 3.0 or higher in the Business Pathway across four years. Rivera is involved in MMA, plays guitar and is a published photographer in LaVozColorado.
Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger
Favorite Movie: La La Land
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Music: Alternative Rock
Future Career: Undecided
Hero: My dad, Brandon.
Favorite Hobby: Music and photography.
Favorite Social Media Follow: Tik Tok
Words to live by: “Paths are made by walking” – Franz Kafka
Community Involvement: Rivera volunteers for festivals (Cinco de Mayo) and LaVozColorado media events.
Why is Community involvement important? Rivera says, “It offers spaces to grow and learn.”
If I could improve the world I would…
…. make healthcare accessible and free.
College of choice: Rivera was accepted at University of Denver, University of Colorado/Boulder, MSU and the University of Northern Colorado. Rivera will attend the University of Northern Colorado.
