Name: Jon Guevera
School: Central Philadelphia High School
Coach: Coach Julien, Coach Lender, Coach Ricardo
Age/Grade: 16 years old/11th Grade
Number of Years Wrestling: 3
Why did you start wrestling? During my freshman year, Coach Julien spotted me in the hallway and said, "You should wrestle." I thought, "I'm a strong guy, I can handle that." Before that day I didn't know wrestling was a sport.
Why do you enjoy wrestling? In wrestling, you can see directly that hard work pays off. During my freshman year I only practiced with my high school team during the season, and won just a single match. When I began practicing during the off-season and going to extra practices during the regular season, I quickly and steadily improved during my Sophmore and Junior years.
What impact has wrestling had on your life and academics? Wrestling made me a part of something that I felt good at and boosted my confidence. Wrestling also made me consider my future, and set the goal of going to college. I realized that to go to college I would have to make a stronger effort in school, and my grades have been getter better every year.
What do you want to be when you get older? I want to major in business, and manage a company's finances.
What is your favorite college/university? University of Pennsylvania (Carnegie Mellon is a close 2nd)
Who is your favorite athlete? Kyle Dake
