By: BHS Staff Profiles
December 6, 2024
Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Sebastian Crespo. Sebastian’s plans after high school include going to a two-year college to get a Paramedic degree, and he hopes to work in a fire department and become a future EMS instructor. In his free time, he loves to do normal teenage activities such as playing video games and watching sports; he also studies here and there. A fun fact about him is that he works at the Men’s Warehouse in Strongsville.
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration or influence?
A: “I would have to say Mr. Urig. Some students might not like him and the way he does things, but I had two classes in a row during my freshman year with him. During that time, he showed me the growth mindset and how to live my life like there is no tomorrow. Ever since that moment, he showed me how to appreciate life a little more.”
Q: Why did you choose to attend Polaris?
A: “I attend Polaris for EMT and Fire. I chose this program because of my mom. She always wanted to be a part of the First Responder field, but she was not given the opportunity to be able to do that. I want to honor her because she sacrificed her career for me.”
Q: How do you manage BHS and Polaris?
A: “I try to set up a schedule, but it gets hard sometimes because I procrastinate a lot. I always prioritize Polaris because it is my future career, and I need to be focused on that more than anything. The rest of the time I have, I put into Brooklyn. It is also important to know your goals and what you plan to do before you want to start anything.”
Q: What is your favorite learning environment?
A: “I like to do a lot of hands-on work. I am not the biggest fan of sitting in a classroom doing notes the whole time. I like to apply the knowledge that I learn in class into some type of action.”
Q: Using only three words, how would you describe yourself?
A: “Positive, Determined, Grateful.”
Q: How do you keep a positive mindset?
A: “It gets hard because there are a lot of challenges and obstacles all the time. I always try to remember why I am here and remember that there are people out there who are not fortunate enough to be in my situation. So a little piece of advice I would give is to be grateful that you are able to do what you do everyday.”
Q: What song would you use to describe your senior year?
A: “The song that immediately comes to mind is ‘Super Rich Kids’ by Frank Ocean. This song is about a group of kids that do stupid activities, as expected with this generation.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: “I hope I am in a fire department as a full-time paramedic or firefighter. I eventually want to become an instructor in the EMS field, too.”
Sebastian, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope that you fulfill your dreams, make your mom proud, and keep shooting for the stars. By the way, Mr. Holko says, “Go Blue!”
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