N&O scholar-athlete: Jordan Mareno, Leesville Road girls soccer

Jordan Mareno

Leesville Road High School

GPA: 5.0

Athletics: Soccer, cross country

Favorite Course: AP English

I was fascinated to learn: Calculus is not just a math class. Calculus is a test of your ability to function on minimal sleep and solve equations without any numbers.

Most Inspiring Teacher: Mrs. Heather Dinkenor, senior AP English; Mrs. Dink taught me that my voice is not only unique but powerful and can be expressed through words on paper.

A book that impacted my life: The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. The story taught me that by racing to conform, you lose your individuality and self-worth.

It is hard to believe that we used to: Get where we needed to go without GPS systems!

My favorite charity is: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

The world’s biggest problem: Distribution of wealth.

Who epitomizes what a good American should be: Steve Martin.

Inspirational life: Stephen Hawking.

Three people you wish you could meet: Kate Middleton, John Mayer, Albert Einstein.

Something you enjoy that would surprise people: Eating yogurt while watching Netflix documentaries.

I wish I had been there for: VJ Day, 1945.

This story was originally published May 10, 2015 at 2:27 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Jordan Mareno, Leesville Road girls soccer."