On November 3rd, Sebastian Castro received the senior superlative for “Friendliest” in the Class of 2026. Sebastian’s peers claimed that their reasoning behind electing Sebastian to represent the Class of 2026 as its friendliest was due to his outgoing and compassionate nature. ” I just try treating them as… I want to be treated, and I hope that I can shine a light onto other people, and hopefully they can do the same,” Sebastian said. It is not only through following the golden rule that Sebastian is widely considered the friendliest of the Class of 2026. When asked how Sebastian works to achieve a well-known, friendly demeanor, he said, “I open doors, and many people will acknowledge that and tell me that I’m pretty much the door opener.”
Faith is a big aspect of Sebastian’s life. “I want to be known as somebody [like] my dad, someone like that. [who] goes by his faith and goes with what God commands,” Castro said. There are other aspects besides just faith that Sebastian has a passion for. “I love to cook if many people don’t know… I like playing sports. I love playing soccer, [hanging out with] friends… I love playing the guitar. Sometimes the drums, the piano, I like watching soccer. I love eating. Don’t get me wrong. I love biking, I love running, I love working out… I love admiring nature.” Sebastian’s friends claim that there is a connection between Sebastian’s compassionate nature and his expression of faith. Cooper Jenkins, senior, said, “[Sebastian] has inspired me to become a better person and a stronger follower in Christ by setting a strong example of how a Christian should be.”
After Graduation, Sebastian plans to do something with agriculture, either with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. When asked what college he plans to go to, Sebastian said, “Well, there’s Berry, there’s Emery, [and] there’s Georgia. Maybe Cornell, probably not, but… I just want to dream big and hopefully go to the best college that God thinks is the best for me.” Sebastian’s main advice for his underclassmen were the same issue Sebastian felt he struggled with: avoiding procrastination and pushing themselves to take more rigorous classes, especially earlier on in high school. “[Colleges] really do see the rigor in that… it’s great for transcripts,” Sebastian said. Sebastian wants to be remembered as an example of how people dedicate their lives and purpose to and through God. The Class of 2026 wishes Sebastian the best of luck as he continues to spread his friendly, sociable nature wherever his future takes him.
