Karol Torres – Denver East High School
Profile
Karol Torres is a high school senior at Denver East High School who currently holds a 4.205 GPA. Torres’ academic achievements include National Society of High School Scholars, Seal of Biliteracy, and Academic Exellence Awards in Science, Math and English. Torres belongs to, and volunteers for Convivir Colorado, and Sacred Heart Catholic.
Favorite Book: Peggy Sue and the Invisible Ones – Serge Brussolo
Favorite Movie: The Book of Life and Brave
Favorite Subject: Chemistry
Favorite Music: City Pop
Future Career: Pharmaceutical Chemist
Hero: My mom, Alba Molina
Favorite Hobby: Watch anime or analog horror.
Favorite Social Media Follow: @juandamc (TikTok)
Words to live by: “In a world full of hate, all that’s left is to give love.” – Mac Miller
Community Involvement: Torres volunteers for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Convivir Colorado.
Why is Community Involvement important? Torres says, “Because it connects me with people who share similar experiences and values. It makes me feel included and gives me support. It also gives me a chance to offer that same support and love to others.
If I could improve the world, I would…
“…. Make sure everybody knows that it’s okay to feel. We don’t need to hide our humanity. We love, we cry, we care, we feel.”
College of choice: Torres has applied at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Mesa University, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo.
