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Calculating Leadership: Jose Morales

From excelling in academic competitions to holding leadership roles in multiple organizations, Jose Morales stands out for his ability to manage leadership roles while maintaining academic valor. As Vice President of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Area 4, Parliamentarian of the National Honor Society (NHS), and a state competitor in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) calculators division, Morales is a committed student to both his passion and his future goals.

“These passions of mine have shaped me since I learned different skills like time management but they also made my high school experience more enjoyable,” Morales said

Morales’ most recent achievement was becoming the vice president of FBLA Area 4 and Parliamentarian of the NHS. Notably, he placed in a TMSCA state meet in 10th-grade calculators. These extracurriculars serve as a mold for his character, shaping him into a future he wants to fit in.

“I have considered engineering as my future field of study, mainly because of my love for math,” Morales said. “To pursue this career, I plan to get an associate degree here and take some classes that help me achieve my goal of going into engineering.”

Morales isn’t certain of a career, but he knows his love for math will be his foundation. To balance his extracurricular activities alongside dual enrollment, Morales has to stay organized in his classes.

“I have planners and to-do lists to make sure I don’t miss doing an assignment. I procrastinate sometimes but not as frequently when I stick with my organizational strategies,” Morales said.

By organizing himself, Morales is able to balance his academic responsibilities with his leadership roles ensuring he remains a well-rounded and successful student.