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Student Spotlight- Juaquari Hobbs


Meet Juaquari! He is a 17 year old Barstow High School student. He is a junior who is very involved with the school. He plays many sports such as football, wrestling, and he even runs track. He takes pride in everything he does, and is a very dedicated, hard-working student. He goes to school to school, then to practice, and still has spare time to do things that he loves, such as working out. Even with all this work on his plate, he pushes through and maintains great grades. He is a very smart and hilarious person, who can make you laugh in an instant. His personality is so great that he can make new friends in a heartbeat. He is a very intelligent, hard working, and all around great person by be with that I think deserves to be recognized for everything he does.

Interview with Juaquari

  • How do you feel about being a “student spotlight“ student for the schools newspaper?

  • “I’m actually surprised that I was selected to be a “ Student Spotlight “, but I am very happy to be one!”

  • What are some traits that you have, that you think everyone should have?

  • “One trait that I have that I think everyone should have Is my work ethic.“

  • What’s one thing that keeps you going each day?

  • “One thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have friends and family backing me up at all times!”

  • What is your favorite subject in school?

  • “English is my favorite subject in school”

  • What’s your daily routine to being successful?

  • “I wake up, brush my teeth, head to school, do my work, and go to wrestling, football, or track practice.”

  • What’s one thing you can’t go a day without?

  • “One thing I can’t go without, is working out. I need to at least do one thing to stimulate myself. ”

  • Are there times where you feel like giving up? How do you power through it?

  • “I’ve never felt the need to give up, but one thing to remedy the need to not give up is to just remember what you’re working hard for, all the hardships you endured and powered through is to get you to where you are now.“

  • What are some things that inspire you?

  • “Somethings that inspires me is seeing other people prosper, doing great things, and working hard!“

  • Do you want to be like a famous person? Why?

  • “One famous person I aim to be like is my man Marshawn Lynch! He stays true to himself and is a beast on and off the football.“

  • What’s one quote you go by everyday?

  • “The only way to see change is to be aware of your limiting thoughts, and getting rid of them, your mind gives up before your body.”

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