Nazareth Academy Student of the Week: Guillermo Arroyo

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

Guillermo Arroyo has been named the Nazareth Academy Student of the Week. He is part of the class of 2016, of St. Louise de Marillac, North Riverside.

“Guillermo is an amazing young man who has already traveled extensively. He works hard and would be the first to tell you he models his life after his father.” ~ Mr. Milos, Guidance

Q&A with Guillermo

Three words that best describe you:
Stubborn, kind, creative

How are you involved at Nazareth and in your community?
Boy Scouts of America, Soccer, Lacrosse, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band, EPICS, NHS, Wolf Road Prairie Restoration, Science & Engineering Club

What’s your favorite thing about Nazareth?
I enjoy the classes that focus on different aspects of the world, such as Contemporary World Issues, World Religions and World Literature. They give me a better perspective on what is going on in the world we live in today.

What are your post high school plans?
I plan to major in mechanical engineering. I don’t have a current dream college, but I have applied to Marquette University, Valparaiso University, University of Colorado in Boulder and several others.

Please choose one of Nazareth’s Four Pillars (Scholarship, Service, Spirit, Unity) and describe what it means to you?
To me, Scholarship is not only about academic accomplishments. It is about being able to apply what you learn at school in real world situations.

What’s one thing people might not know about you?
I slept in a submarine.