Jose Cisneros

    Junior Jose Cisneros has been named Greene Central's September Student of the Month by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce.
    The Greene County Chamber of Commerce aims to recognize a Student of the Month who is “an outstanding student in some way, either in the classroom, sports, etc. but is also a student that gives back to the community.”
    The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Cisneros with a certificate of award and a $25 Visa gift card.
     Cisneros was nominated by Academically/Intellectually Gifted Teacher Donald L. Clark.
    "Jose is a remarkable young man.  He is one of the best students I've taught in my 24 years at Greene Central High School.   He truly enjoys learning, and he comes to school every day to learn,” said Clark.
    “It feels good to know that your teachers notice your effort, and I’m thankful for that.  I know that all the hard work I’m doing right now will pay off in the future,” said Cisneros
    “I am in the Political Science Club in which I’ve had the chance to go to competitions, such as Model United Nations and Mock Trial.  I am also in the Spanish Club, where I get the chance to tutor Spanish students.  One of the clubs that I’m also active in is the ELL Club, which stands for English Language Learners Club.  Through this club we work to bring about the progress of the local Latin community.  This year I also joined the Gospel Glee Club and the Quiz Bowl Club,” said Cisneros.
    Clark commented, "Jose spends a lot of time volunteering on the weekends.  He really enjoys helping other people."
    Cisneros is a member of his church’s youth group, which helps a lot during fundraisers and puts on two plays during the year.
    He also is a member of a dance team outside of school, Ballet Folklorico Espiritu Latino, meaning Latin Spirit Folk Dance Team. “This group is a non-profit group that works to share Mexican/Latin culture in North Carolina through dance. We dance for churches, hospitals, charity organizations’ fundraisers, and all types of festivals,” said Cisneros.
    “I’ve been dancing in a Latin Folk dance team for almost eight years now.  This is my passion, and I hope to continue doing something like this in the future,” said Cisneros.
    As a junior he is taking a demanding schedule which includes AP English Language and Composition, AP World History, AP Physics, and Honors Russian Literature.
     "He always treats other people with respect, and he gets along well with everyone,” said Clark.
    His favorite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
    He would like to attend UNC-Chapel Hill. "I haven't yet decided what I want to be, but I am interested in Journalism or International Relations," stated Cisneros.
    He is the son of  Jose Luis Cisneros and Maria Perez of Snow Hill.