Whiz Kids: John and Hector Richard Jimenez

This week, we're getting a double dose of inspiration from Whiz Kids John Jimenez and his bro, Hector. The Gilroy High students have excelled at wrestling and are active in school affairs. The duo cites motivation and self confidence as the driving forces pushing them to succeed.

JOHN RICHARD JIMENEZ 

Age: 17
School: Gilroy High School
Accomplishments:

• Co-founder of the Gilroy High School Film Club. 
• Took 4th place in the Santa Clara County Wrestling Finals. 
• Obtained a 4.0 GPA for one semester at , and maintains a 3.7 GPA overall. 
• Took 1st place in the novice wrestling tournament his freshmen year at Gilroy High.

Key to Awesomeness:

 “My key to success would have to be motivation—it drives me to do things and allows me to be successful. If I'm motivated to do something, then I'll work my hardest to complete it. My main motivation or inspiration is God. I'm motivated by God to do good and be successful in whatever I do. In my opinion, whenever someone is motivated to do something, they’re most likely to succeed in their goal.”

HECTOR RICHARD JIMENEZ 

Age: 14
School: Gilroy High School
Accomplishments:

• Co-founder of the Gilroy High School Film Club.
• Took 4th place in Santa Clara County Wrestling Finals.
• A varsity wrestler at for all three years.
• Obtained a 4.0 GPA in the first semester of his freshman year at Gilroy High.
• Former Gilroy Youth Advocate volunteer.

Key to Awesomeness:

“In my opinion, the key to awesomeness ultimately depends on what your definition of awesome is. If being awesome means to be successful in academics, then I believe there are definitely certain keys in order to reach that state. One key that stands out for me is self confidence. Without self confidence, we as people, don't function to our full potential. In order to succeed, we must push ourselves beyond our own limits, go outside our comfort zone and be as unpredictable as possible. Overall I believe in order to be ‘awesome’ one must truly understand the meaning of self confidence.”