THE YOUNG STAR OF THE YEAR
- Tell us about your success journey as becoming a success at University High School
When I came to University High School starting my 9th grade year, I was eager to see what the high school experience would be like. I wasn’t afraid of the new environment I had been confronted with, nor the new people in it. I just kept the same positive mindset I had before getting to high school and focused on myself. Through my hard work, social skills, and determination, I gained recognition quickly at Uni and became a commodity at the school. I continued my 5+ year streak of making the academic honor roll and I also made the Varsity football team & Varsity track team in my 9th grade year, proving that hard work pays off. I translated these efforts in my 10th, and now 11th grade year, despite the adversity I have been faced with the last couple of years. As more and more people recognized my accomplishments and positive character traits, I became an ambassador and a positive role model for my high school.
2. What advice would you give to someone who likes to follow your footsteps ?
I’d advise them to always strive for the best and keep a growth mindset. Do not let outside distractions side track you from achieving your goals and becoming successful. Life can be a journey full of ups and downs and despite anything that happens, you have to learn how to live and grow.
What do you do on the daily basis to keep a healthy lifestyle and sleep over 8 hours a day ?
Although there may be some nights where I do not sleep over 8 hours, I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and get sufficient sleep by making sure I exercise, have a balanced diet, and finish my homework. I prioritize the most important things that I have to do (self-care homework, eating a nutritious meal, etc) and I make sure I complete them before I move on to my other objectives, in effort of successful time management. I try to make every day a productive, well spent day.
BIO:
Cooke is a 16 year old high school junior attending University High School Charter in Los Angeles, California. He is a hard-working student athlete that plays football, runs track, and occasionally swims. Devin aspires to become fluent in the Spanish language and graduate from high school with high honors. He is targeting many prestigious universities such as USC, UCLA, Stanford, Princeton, and Pepperdine. Devin is also a student ambassador at University High School Charter as he’s led tours of the school for parents and represented his academic classes at Open Houses. With his commitment to excellence and sharp mind, Devin looks forward to what the future has in store for him.
