Age: 18

Hometown: Elgin

School: Elgin High School

Who inspires you? My dad, Benito Cisneros. He’s from Mexico; he came here for the American dream and accomplished a better life. He always told us to work hard.

What book are you reading? “Thirty-Two and a Half Complications” by Denise Grover Swank

What music are you listening to? Rihanna and Enrique Iglesias

The three words that best describe you? Positive. Driven. Friendly.