By: Reymon Carrasquillo
November 2, 2026
Chosen for this week’s Senior Spotlight is Heriberto Colon. Heriberto describes himself as funny, energetic, and compassionate. He has attended Brooklyn High School for all four years and works at Culver’s. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends and family. After graduation, Heriberto plans to enter the workforce and pursue a career in HVAC.
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment during high school?
A: “My biggest accomplishment is staying motivated and working hard at Polaris.”
Q: What is something that you wish you had done differently in high school?
A: “I wish I would’ve participated in more sports or clubs.”
Q: What is your favorite memory with your friends?
A: “My favorite memory with my friends was going to prom and homecoming.”
Q: If you could have any teacher teach a completely different subject, who would it be and what subject?
A: “I would want Mr. Verba to come back and teach gym because I think it’d be funny.”
Q: If your school experience had a title, what would it be?
A: “Under Construction.”
Q: Do you have a hidden or secret talent?
A: “Not really, but I’m pretty good at making people laugh.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “I want to go to Japan.”
Q: Out of your entire school career, what teacher has been your biggest inspiration and/or influence?
A: “The teacher who’s been the biggest influence for me was Mr. Meehan. I feel not a lot of people liked him, but he was pretty funny and always had some good advice.”
Thank you for your participation in this week’s Senior Spotlight, Heriberto. Good luck with your future in HVAC, entering the workforce, and all the exciting opportunities that await you after graduation.
