Dominic Castro

 

Dominic, please tell us about your current plans after high school. What inspired you to choose this path?

I will be attending MATC for my Gen Ed’s before transferring over to a UW university, where I’ll major in International Business and French. It wasn’t an easy decision on my part to make, but I believe it is the most economically beneficial decision in the long run with student loans and other expenses.

 

Please tell us a little bit about your family.

I am the youngest of six siblings – with two brothers and three sisters. My family is originally from Chicago but moved to Wisconsin shortly before me and my brother were born. DA BEARS!

 

What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in Greendale?

Panther Pub

 

Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in Greendale?

Madame Thompson & Ms. Faherty

 

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?

I have always wanted to go to France for as long as I could remember. There is so much to do, so much to see, and so much to learn. I’d be grateful wherever I ended up, but I’d love to visit the town of Annecy.

 

What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?

My favorite movie of all time is James Cameron’s, Avatar. And my favorite TV show is Friends.

 

What’s the best advice you ever received from a teacher? Who was the teacher?

Ms. Faherty really taught me that at the end of the day, your biggest competition is you. And that the only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday.

 

What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?

Anything Drum Corps

 

If you could choose anyone that is alive today, and not a relative: with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where in Greendale would you meet for lunch?

I would love to have lunch with Lady Gaga in Downtown Greendale. I’d love to pick her brain about music composition, audio production, and entertainment business.

 

What is your favorite thing or something unique about Greendale?

My favorite thing about Greendale is definitely the marching band. My brother and sister went through the program, and once I got there it was everything I hoped for and more. Band has provided me with the opportunity to better myself as a musician, as a leader, and as a friend.

 

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?

I hope to be living in Texas!

 

What show are you binge watching right now?

The Mandalorian

 

Favorite month? Holiday? And best single day on the calendar?

The 4th of July – This holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States. I also come from a big military family and appreciate all of those who’ve contributed to the betterment of our country. Not to mention, all of the local festivities!

 

Who inspires you to be better?

My three sisters: Ana, Mary, Josephine. All of which I’ve gotten to see grow and spread their wings. They’ve all influenced me in different ways. They’ve all taught me the significance of perseverance and diligence – life skills I take with me wherever I venture.

 

If you could go back over your entire school career what is the one thing you would do different?

I would have taken more social studies courses. I absolutely love social studies and history, and wish I had more openings in my schedule to take more classes.

 

Who or what do you miss the most right now?

I miss my friends. I miss walking from class to class with my friends and seeing everyone in the halls during passing period. It’s hard not getting to spend these final months together after so many years with one another.

 

What’s the first thing you want to do when this quarantine is over?

I hope to meet up with my friends and if it’s not too late, have a graduation party with them before the new school year.

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