Personal: Age 14; son of Mokihana Jackson and and Ruben Villa of Hoolehua, Molokai; enjoys outdoor adventure, fishing, diving, hunting and soccer.
At School: Leadership Experience Opportunity, or LEO, club, Student Council class president.
Off Campus: Football, canoe paddling, church.
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Ruben Villa
Beyond High School: Short-term goal is to maintain a 3.0 grade-point average or higher throughout high school. Long-term goal is to attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo and get a degree in marine biology.
What do you think is the biggest problem facing youth today?
"To me, the biggest problem facing youth today is drug and alcohol abuse. I say this because these days many teens go to parties, and abuse drugs and alcohol. They do a lot of negative things when under the influence too."
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The students in this weekly feature are selected by officials at their respective high schools. "Student Spotlight" recognizes students of good character who are involved in school or community activities such as athletics, clubs, student government and volunteer work.
