Raven (Jayden) Rodriguez – Denver East High School
Profile
Rodriguez is a high school senior at Denver East High School who holds a 3.5 GPA. Rodriguez’s academic achievements include Honor Roll, Captain of the Color Guard, Rifle with National Competition, and placed 3rd in the Centennial air rifle league competition. Rodriguez belongs to JROTC. Rodriguez is a self-taught pianist.
Favorite Book: Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Favorite Movie: The Rescuers (Disney 1977)
Favorite Subject: Japanese (language)
Favorite Music: Nightcord at 25:00
Future Career: Combat Medic Specialist
Hero: My father, Baldemar Rodriguez.
Favorite Hobby: Writing and Piano
Words to live by: “A smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Community Involvement: Rodriguez participates in Wreaths Across America and volunteers for Food Drive and Cleanup Service at City Park, and community projects through his high school and JROTC.
Why is Community Involvement important? Rodriguez says, “Community involvement is important because it not only helps build character, confidence, and a sense of self-worth, but also helps build trust and integrity in the Community. It may even inspire others to get involved.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“….give a sense of trust to people. Many people have become scared to open up or even share things with others.”
College of choice: Rodriguez originally planned to attend college, but has since chosen a path of service in the armed forces.
