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Corte wins Future Teacher Scholarship

Wins 'Male Student of the Year' title too

Posted 4/8/20

Johnny Corte is not shy about mentioning his defeat when he ran for Arizona Association of Student Councils State President, in January of 2019, and lost.

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Corte wins Future Teacher Scholarship

Wins 'Male Student of the Year' title too

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Johnny Corte is not shy about mentioning his defeat when he ran for Arizona Association of Student Councils State President, in January of 2019, and lost.

However, the Saguaro High School senior, involved with the AASC, can claim the title of not only “Male Student of the Year,” but has even secured the Future Teacher Scholarship, awarded by the Scottsdale Charros Education Committee.

“I dedicate where I am today to the education and experiences AASC has given me everyday since sophomore year,” said the future educator, 18, who wants to be a high school principal.

He detailed how he has learned how much of an impact high school teachers and administrators can have on someone his age.

“I am passionate about seeing students believe in themselves, and seeing how school is there to help them reach their full potential. I am also very passionate about getting creative and keeping a positive mindset,” he said, adding that he loves to socialize and meet people, “because you never know how amazing someone can be until you say, ‘Hello!’”

Johnny notes his appreciation for the Charros being an organization devoted to helping “promising educators fulfill their dreams,” which motivated him to apply for what he called the prestigious scholarship.

“I believe every candidate who applied won by sharing their passion to pursue a career in education,” he said.

“I will encourage future generations of students by spreading the message that high school only comes once, so embrace what the school has to offer, and take in every bit of wisdom and knowledge you can.”

Aside from socializing, Johnny enjoys spending time with his parents, and older brother, who is a sophomore at Arizona State University.

He enjoys participating in extracurricular activities including Student Government, playing tennis, attending music concerts, being outdoors and “playing my favorite vinyls before bed.”

Attending ASU’s Ira A. Fulton School of Education in the fall, Johnny said the $5,000 Future Teacher Scholarship and the $500 Student of the Year award will greatly help with paying his college tuition plus his apartment’s rent.

And, he said winning Male Student of the Year meant a great deal to him.

“I take that as I have impacted the teachers’ lives at my high school, and that is a reward that cannot be given a dollar sign,” said Johnny, also congratulating Kayli Battel for being named Saguaro’s Female Student of the Year.

Many of his peers are surprised when he says he wants to work at school, but he responds:

“The attitude you have towards life is derived from your experience in high school.”