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A Step Above: Jacob Luna
Coronado High School
Class of 2012
Life can be a full time challenge when you’re juggling academics and athletics, but Coronado High School senior Jacob Luna knows that setting priorities will help keep him on the path to success. This avid swimmer hopes to one day compete in the Olympics while pursuing his education at Harvard and maybe even play guitar in a rock band. With such diverse goals, Jacob plans to take full advantage of every opportunity with continued dedication to hard work and perseverance. No matter what the future holds, Jacob Luna will continue to stand – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.75
Sports/Activities/Awards/Community Service
- Varsity Swimming, 2009-12; Captain, 2011-12
- Club Swimming on BCH Heatwave, 2002-12
- Coronado Guitar Ensemble, 2010-12
- Nevada State High School Champion (100 Butterfly), 2011
- MVP of Coronado High School Swim Team, 2009-11
- NIAA Scholar Athlete, 2009-11
- Varsity Letter in Swimming, 2009-11
- USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, 2010-11
- Nevada Club State Swim Meet High Point Winner, 2011-12
- Most Valued Chemist, 2011
- Most Improved Guitarist, 2011
- St. Thomas More Church Youth Group, 2007-10
- Book Cleaning for Kids to Kids Literacy Program, 2007-10
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “The accomplishments that I am most proud of are all of my swimming achievements because of the huge commitment that I have made to the sport and all the time that I have spent training. It is a great feeling to work toward a goal for so long and then finally reach that goal.”
Jacob Looks Up To: “A person that I look up to very much is my grandfather. He came to America with barely anything and no knowledge of the English language, but he was able to be successful through hard work and perseverance. I think that he is a perfect example of how anything is possible when you apply yourself to a situation.”
Part of the Solution: “A key issue that is facing young adults today is a growing percentage of overweight people in America. The problem is not a simple one and can be attributed to many causes, but it can be reduced by advocating healthier eating and a more active lifestyle.”
Cause for Concern: “If I could be president of a nonprofit organization, I would choose to have an organization that teaches young children in the community how to swim. Not only would it prevent them from possibly drowning, but it would introduce them to the sport. I think it is important for young kids to have an interest in physical activity because they will be more likely to continue this habit throughout their life and be healthier as a result.”
