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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Sebastian Zavala
Student looks to the future
By Bailey Rierden for The Weekly Sun
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Born and raised in the Wood River Valley, Sebastian Zavala is involved in various sports, and with academic opportunities and family matters. A large portion of his time is devoted to Wood River High School’s cross-country and track teams.
“I love both of them because I love running and competing against others,” Zavala said. “My greatest memory as a high school student is maybe when I won the ‘most inspirational’ cross-country runner of the year.”
Zavala, who has a 2.8 GPA, will be a senior this upcoming fall, and has a passion for U.S. history. As he looks to the future, he sees himself in a leadership role, such as coaching, because of his current work with the Blaine County Recreation District summer camp, as well as his love for sports, like running and basketball.
“I want to go to college and play a sport, coach, or go into a culinary program,” Zavala said. “I really don’t care what college I go to, but I would love to go to the College of Southern Idaho or Boise State. I’m not sure what I’ll do in the future, but I do see myself working as a coach.”
Zavala’s family is a priority for him, and he has two siblings—a brother, Jonathan Zavala, 12, and a sister, Desiree Zavala, 6. However, a majority of Zavala’s motivation and drive comes from his two biggest inspirations, his parents.
“Two people that inspire me are my parents, Rosa and Rigoberto Zavala, because they always work hard for everything,” Zavala said. “My mom tore her meniscus last year, and even though it hurts, she always pushes through it and tries her best to get better every day. My dad has always been a hardworking guy, and when my siblings and I want something, he works even harder to get it for us.”
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