Benjamin Loza

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am passionate about various subjects such as Zoology, History, and the Environment. I am great with Critical and Analytical Thinking, allowing me to be quick on my feet and solve a situation or concern efficiently and with swift decisiveness. I volunteered at my local Church in various capacities and the F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k in January 2020, greeting participants and organizing their belongings. I volunteered at school-sponsored events: Christmas event. I organized preparation details and assisted guests by carrying their newly-purchased Christmas Tree to their vehicle. I was a local Boy Scout for Troop #701 of East Side Chicago for a year. I assisted in various occasions, such as creating and decorating the community Christmas Tree. We organized a free Chili Night event at a local church that involved repainting the Church's basement walls, putting up tables and chairs, and assisting guests. We visited a local Nursing Home where we talked and made cookies with the residents. I remember my Scout Leader saying, "We are here to help them and give them some company. Listen to their stories and wisdom, it'll will change you".

I have been been in the A and B honor roll for all of High School. As part of the High School Concert Band we have won several awards at various competitions.

I hold two executive Vice President Position for the Eastern Illinois University Democrats and Model United Nations.

Riding my bike is my favorite exercise besides walking and lifting dumbbells. It's engaging to ride my bike. I don't know how to describe the feeling, but it feels great riding along the neighborhood, seeing the beautiful environment and people being happy; all the while, I'm trying to ride super fast, listening to energizing tunes. It's like driving a car except more fun and healthy!