JKL Student Spotlight: Angel from Chavez High School

Meet Angel, a ‘Just Keep Livin’ student from our Chavez High School program in Houston. We had the pleasure of meeting Angel at our Academy’s Back-to-School activation. What made Angel stand out was that we discovered he was using his Academy gift card to purchase items for his younger brothers. It was such a selfless act, showcasing Angel’s character. Over the past year, Angel has enjoyed the physical fitness element of JKL and learning how to be disciplined with running goals and the training that comes with it. However, community service events were something near and dear to his heart. “I like being able to give back to people in need. When I was young, my family was struggling, so I know how it feels to be in need. Community service made me feel like a better version of myself”. Angel, like many of JKL students, has found purpose in our program and looks forward to Junior year to explore more of the Houston area through JKL field trips, community service activations, and any 5k race he can participate in.

“When I first met Angel, he tended to keep to himself. I saw a change in his character and how he holds himself since he joined JKL. He has become more confident; he strives to be a better version of himself and is always willing to be a helping hand to others. “-JKL instructor Ms. Castillo. 

However, as a junior, Angel is weighing his post-high school options of attending college to become a civil engineer or joining the Marines. Whatever the choice is, we are here to support Angel and see him shine!