Scholar Athlete: Jason Peña, McCollum High School

KSAT 12 Sports and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week, Jason Peña of McCollum High School.

Jason is a three-year member of the varsity tennis team where he won second place in district for boys doubles. Jason is a member of the National Technical Honor Society and the Health Occupations Students of America. He maintains a 3.8 grade point average and is ranked in the top nine percent of his class. Jason plans to attend college and major in Nursing.

WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU TAKE AWAY WITH YOU AS YOU LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL?

“My fondest memory of high school has to be back in my sophomore year when I won second place in district for the tennis tournament. It was my first year playing on varsity and it was a big accomplishment.”

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS?

“Try to manage your time for school, your sport, your friends and your family.”

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL?

“I plan to attend college and major in Nursing. I always wanted to be a nurse since I was little and I like helping people.”

Daniel P. Villanueva has worked with KSAT 12 for over 19 years and is an award-winning producer. To submit story ideas, email dvillanueva@ksat.com


About the Authors

Daniel P. Villanueva has been with KSAT 12 since 2003 and is the producer of our weekly sports show, "Instant Replay." Villanueva is a graduate of St. Mary's University and is a TAPB and Lone Star Emmy award winner.

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