Jeniz Botello – Denver East High School
Profile
Jeniz Botello is a high school senior at Denver East High School who currently holds a 3.4 GPA. Botello’s academic achievements include Honor Roll, Principal’s Academic Honor Roll, the Seal of Biliteracy and the Seal of Diversity. Botello belongs to AVID and volunteers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and in the community.
Favorite Book: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter – Erika L. Sanchez
Favorite Movie: I’m No Longer Here
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Music: Cuco
Future Career: Construction management or immigration lawyer.
Hero: My father, Rafael Botello.
Favorite Hobby: Watching movies and going to concerts.
Favorite Social Media Follow: Cuco
Words to live by: “Everything happens for a reason, even if we don’t know what that reason is yet.”
Community Involvement: Botello volunteers in the community and through Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Why is Community Involvement important? Botello says, “Community involvement is important because it helps people come together and makes their community a better place. Helping others can make a big difference and help you feel good about making a positive impact.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“….encourage people to find joy in simple things.”
College of choice: Botello has been accepted at the University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Fort Lewis College and Colorado State University in Pueblo.
