Jake Ballesteros
A Close-up look at Maui County's High School Athletes presented by Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
• Lanai High School / Grade 12
• GPA: 3.2 (English 100)
• SPORTS: Wrestling, cross country, golf
• FAMILY: Francis and Violeta Ballesteros of Lanai City
• ACTIVITIES: Lettermans Club, Leo Club, hunting, fishing, camping
• FUTURE PLANS: Studying civil engineering at a Mainland college
• SPORTS LESSONS: “Being an athlete has not only taught me how to be a leader, it has also taught me how to be a responsible, respectful, self-driven athlete who is able to deal with difficult situations.”
* Sports Spotlight students are selected by athletic officials from Maui County high schools and these profiles are compiled by the sports department of The Maui News. The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation makes a $200 donation in honor of each student athlete to their high school’s athletic fund.