This week, some students and staff were asked what the best advice they’ve received. These individuals wanted to share the advice they learned to hopefully inspire and encourage others who may need it.

“Ponte las pilas (Lock in).”   Nancy Miron (12).

“Never back down never what???”     Cristian Serrano (12).

“Never give up.”    Orianna Ramos (12) and Shayla Hernandez (12).

“Take everything step by step.”   Matthew Rodriguez (12).

“You live and you learn.”   Nadia Sandoval (12).

“There is no tomorrow.”   Daniel Deffee (12).

“YOLO’s have consequences.”   Jaquelin Balbuena (12).

“Mejor sola que mal acompanada (It’s better to be alone than badly accompanied).”   Maribel Cortez Hernandez (12).

“Just go for it.”   Lidia De Leon (12).

“Listen more than you speak.”   Franchesca Huerta (12).

“Give it your all even if it gets hard.”   Yuridia Avila (12).

“Stay low, keep your feet moving.”    Mr. Joshua Smith, English teacher.

“Don’t expect too much, it’s better to be surprised than disappointed.”   Ariana Padilla (11).

“It’s me vs me.”   Javier Garcia (12).

“Take your time, don’t rush success.”   Jimena Valdez (12).

“‘Don’t force anything.’ – Dywane Rock Johnson.”   Veronica Seaborn.

“‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.’ – Uncle Drew.”   Anonymous student.

“Never put something till tomorrow that can be done today.”   Erick Cortes Hernandez (9).

“Do what your gut tells you to do.”    Julian Espinoza (10).

“Make your opportunities don’t wait for them.”    Edgar Cortes Hernandez (10).

This advice has helped these people in different aspects of their lives, and by taking their learned advice, you can hopefully improve yourself and your mindset as well.