Ojani Cintron is a student at Guerin College Prep High School and a member of the football team.
Q: Where did you grow up and go to school?
A: I grew up in Humboldt Park. I went to Locke Elementary School.
Q: What year are you at Guerin?
A: I’m a freshman.
Q: What do you like about Guerin?
A: I like what Guerin offers. I can already see that I’m going to grow. They put a lot of effort into their education. The teachers are very welcoming. The students feel comfortable. There isn’t any bullying.
Q: What activities are you involved in at Guerin?
A: I’m on the football team. I’m going to do baseball and wrestling. I want to do a lot so I can put it on my transcripts.
Q: What’s your position on the football team?
A: I play outside linebacker and tight end.
Q: What do you like about playing football?
A: We know our coaches well. Our main goal is to change. We have a lot of boys on our team this year. Our freshman team is the biggest Guerin has had in a long time. We’re trying to bring back the Holy Cross vibe.
Q: Since you like football, what’s your favorite football team?
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A: Obviously, I want to see the Bears prosper and grow. I like watching just football in general. I don’t really have a favorite team.
Q: When you’re not playing football or going to school, what do you like to do for fun?
A: I like to study. My life is studying and football. I also like hanging out with my family. Sports are pretty much my life.
Q: Where do you want to go to college?
A: I haven’t thought about that yet. I know I want be a systems engineer.
Maryann Pisano is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.