Melvin Tejada is a senior at JFK High School where he attended JFK all four years and is an amazing student athlete. Melvin played football his junior and senior year along with baseball his sophomore year.
How was your experience at JFK?
Melvin: It was good, since the beginning I always liked it. I had a lot of teachers who always helped me figure out what I needed to do through high school and in my life.
What was your favorite memory here?
My favorite memory was football my senior year. We won a couple of games and lost some hard games. I enjoyed having that time with my friends. My favorite game was against Middlesex even though we lost, we deserved to win that game.
In the last game and last play of the season, you got your first sack, how did that make you feel?
It made me feel like I was accomplished. I felt like I was Manny Perez-Quijano.
What college are you going to and what do you plan on majoring in?
I am going to Lincoln Tech and majoring in HVAC tech-mission… it was one of my more realistic goals since everyone needs it.
Who is your favorite teacher here at JFK?
My favorite teacher at JFK is either Mrs. Santana, Mrs. Pardo, or Mr. Trenery because they were more than just teachers. They talk to you about how you go about things in your life.
When you were struggling during high school, what did you do to overcome it?
I started going to weight room for football because it took my mind off of stuff and it made me focus on things I needed to.
If there was one thing you could change about your time in high school what would it be?
I would change my freshman year. I did a lot of stupid stuff at that time that I wish I could take back.
What are some accomplishments you are proud of?
I am getting a scholarship to Lincoln Tech and they are going to tell me in a few days how much money I am getting.
Throughout high school, who was your closest friend?
It changed throughout because you would have different classes with different people every semester. My freshmen and sophomore year my closest friend was Jeffry Martinez and towards my junior year and senior year it was E.J. Kaminski.
What is some advice you would give to the incoming freshmen?
Just go through high school and have fun. School is preparing you for the real world.
