The Gilroy Dispatch, 11/7/2014, “Student of the Week: Carlo LeGan.”Name, age, grade, city of residence
Carlo LeGan, 17, senior, Gilroy
What inspires you?
My brother Rosino inspires me to push myself to achieve the goals that I set. He is always working above and beyond and challenging his own limitations. This motivates me to be the best that I can be.
What is your favorite subject in school, and why?
Values in World Thought, a two-year social studies class for juniors and seniors, is my favorite subject because it fully engages the class and requires you to do a lot of self-reflection.
If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I would end gender inequality. It is an ongoing current issues that we, as a world, need to collaborate on and find a solution to.
If you could go anywhere, where would you go?I would want to travel to Italy to see where my family came from –
Name one big challenge in your life right now:
A real challenge for me is learning how to balance being in the present, while at the same time, planning for my future.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be a fireman.
What are your three favorite things?
Playing sports, including mixed martial arts, jiu jitsu and volleyball, and eating cookies while watching The Emperor’s New Groove.
Favorite book:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
What do you want to do after high school?I want to get my emergency medical technician (EMT) training and become a fireman.
Something that makes you smile:
My family and friends always know how to make me smile.
Top three most played songs on your iTunes or iPod:
1) The Devil is a Lie by Rick Ross
2) Kiss from a Rose by Seal
3) Guts Over Fear by Eminem
