By: Reymon Carrasquillo
October 12, 2026
Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Selena Gomez. Selena describes herself as funny, kind, and creative. She has been at Brooklyn High School all four years and works weekends at her dad’s restaurant in Akron, Latino Bar & Grill. In her free time, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and movies while working on different crafts. She is involved in several activities including Student Council, Stage Crew, National Art Honor Society, and Hurricettes. After graduation, Selena plans to attend college and major in Biomedical Science.
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give to the underclassmen?
A: “That life is going to hurt you eventually, whether that is friendships, relationships, sports, etc. Time is the key thing that guides you along, no matter what has happened.”
Q: What is something you’re proud of for overcoming?
A: “All the hardships and challenges that I faced in high school. After every one, I picked myself back up and brought myself to where I am now.”
Q: If you could have any teacher teach a completely different subject, who would it be and what would she teach?
A: “Mrs. Sullivan and she would teach History. I think her personality needs a history class.”
Q: What class did you enjoy more than you expected?
A: “I think the class that I enjoyed the most was Algebra II with Mr. Hanlon because it is where I had the funniest memories with my friends, laughing the whole time and hardly getting our work done.”
Q: What is a random fact about yourself that most people don’t know?
A: “That I actually like to dance, whether that is on the field with my teammates or at parties.”
Q: If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would you?
A: “Italy because I love the scenery there. It’s all so beautiful and peaceful, and I would just love it if I could live there.”
Q: What is one moment from high school that you know you’ll never forget?
A: “Knowing everything that has happened in high school, I gained so many incredible memories with people I cherish so deeply.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence?
A: “Mr. Kaspar because he has truly been by my side throughout high school whenever anything happened to me and comforted me when I needed it. He is someone to talk to and give me advice. I consider him my Ms. Honey from Matilda. Besides that, he is an awesome artist, and his work is amazing. Each time I do an art piece, I look at him for advice and inspiration for it.”
Thank you for your participation in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Selena. Good luck with college, pursuing a major in Biomedical Science, and all the exciting opportunities that await you after graduation.
