John Contreras (MIKVA Scholar)

High School:  Curie Metro High School

Favorite Class: Sociology.

Favorite Activity: Issues to action.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: Mr. Kuendig

My Favorite way to relax: Listen to music.

My Favorite book:  Dragonlance Series.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: Eastern Illinois University.

My Dream Profession is:  Journalist, writer.

Biggest concern about college: Money.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: Meeting new people and learning from them.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: Take advantage of the free time that you have because time goes by fast in high school.

My hero is:  My father.