Antony Herrera Sifuentes

What is the most embarrassing moment you have had in high school?

When my friend pulled down my pants in front of the whole class.

What is your most memorable moment, either in or out of HS?

Well, one of the most memorable moments was when I made the All Star Baseball team, and the coach recognized my job and hard work, even though I didn't speak English.

Can you tell me one of your happiest childhood memories?

Getting accepted to play with a professional baseball team in Mexico, but at the end nothing happened because I moved here due to some problems.. but it is still one of my happiest memories. 

What has been your biggest hardship in life?

Seeing all the things that lead my parents to get divorced. That was something that really affected me, even though I was like 6 years old. I had to get help from a doctor because I almost killed myself but now I am more mature and it doesn't affect me anymore, but that is something that is always going to stay in my mind. I will always keep going forward, and I will always try to live happily because we only have one life, and we have to live it like it was our last day.

What are you proudest of? Why?

I am proud of my older brother. Thanks to him I am where I am right now, he is the one that always pushed me to do what I want to do in life. He was also there whenever I needed someone. 

How has HS changed you?

I have learned to be more independent and to do things by myself. It has changed me into a better person, one who respects and interacts with people of other races.

Who has been the most influential person in your life? What did they teach you?

My aunt and my uncle because they came here a long time ago without knowing any English and they didn't have good jobs, and now she is a teacher and my uncle a carpenter. They taught me that we can do whatever we want in life, and achieve our goals if we put enough effort to achieve it. 

If you had the chance, what would you do differently in your life?

Honestly, I am happy with my life because I believe that in life we are going to face obstacles and whatever you do with those obstacles determine the person you will become. That is what makes you stronger. And also, you will learn a lot of things from obstacles.

What has been your biggest disappointment in life?
That some people have been my "friends" but actually at the end of the day all they did was make fun of me and judge me.

What's your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is that my little brother, who is in Mexico, will follow bad steps because of all the cartels there. Sometimes they recruit kids with threat against their families. 

What do you feel the most grateful for in your life?

The opportunity of coming here to have a better future.

What are you doing after graduation?
I am planning to go to college for 2 years and the join the military but I am not sure yet... maybe I will join the Army right after high school.

How would you like to be remembered?
Simply as a nice/good person.