Senior Spotlight>Jasmine Rosales (DePue High School)

Name: Jasmine Rosales.

School: DePue High School.

Date/place of birth: Oct. 15, 2003 in Spring Valley.

Hometown: DePue.

Family: Parents, Javier and Laura Rosales; siblings Vanessa, Marianna, and Javier Rosales

Sports/activities: Cheerleading.

Nickname(s): My friends call me “Jassy Poo.”

Favorite sport and why: My favorite sport was volleyball just because I grew up playing with my sisters.

Favorite food and where to get it: I like burritos de asada from Ninas in LaSalle.

Likes: Spending time with my family and friends, I’ve also really enjoyed my childcare class and working with my kiddos.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My eldest sister Vanessa (age 23); she always pushed me to do my best in every sport I did.

Person(s) with the greatest influence in my life and why: My parents, because they came to the U.S. to give their children a better life than they had.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Russ.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Inhaler.

The last song I listened to: “Atentamente Zambada.”

People would be surprised to know: I can fall asleep in any environment.

I stay home to watch: “Criminal Minds” for the 7th time.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Take a nap to calm my nerves.

The funniest person I’ve ever met and why?: My friends, because they’re funny without trying.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: She accomplished whatever she put her mind to.

Most embarrassing moment: Ripping my pants in gym while playing volleyball.

Most unforgettable moment: Spending my high school career with my friends.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Be able to play alongside Kobe.

What I would like to do in life: Be happy without worries of society standards.