It was at the young age of four when Goddard Eisenhower’s Hunter Salinas first started hunting and fishing with his father. Today, the pair love to hunt for deer, turkey and quail. For the Salinas family, being good stewards of the land is important. 

“My dad has always taught us to leave an area as you found it or better. Not just during hunting but when we camped or just did a day trip to scout. Never leave trash behind or damage any part of the environment,” said Salinas. 

Being outdoors is in his DNA.

“Being able to see and do things that most people never get the chance to is why I love being outdoors,” said Salinas. “Fishing has always been a favorite thing to do when I have the chance or just spending time with family and friends.”

As a student-athlete, Salinas has a unique perspective on what it takes to be a hunter and an athlete. 

“Makes me feel like I did something good. Making an assist, scoring or defending is part of teamwork. Taking a deer is all on me. Scouting, set up, making the shot is a personal victory,” said Salinas. 

His soccer team placed third at state and for Salinas it was a great moment for him and his teammates.

“I’ve been playing with most of them since I was younger and knowing that I got to play my last high school game with guys that love the game as much as I do was special,” said Salinas.  

This spring Salinas will graduate with many of this teammates and he is looking forward to the next chapter of his life. 

“After graduation I plan to play soccer in college and study construction management,” said Salinas.