Meet My Scholar | Lukene Reyes-Contreras
Full name: Lukene Reyes-Contreras
Pronouns: They/Them
Birthday: June 7th
Likes: chocolate muffins, long afternoons and dogs.
Dislikes: dark spaces, crowded places and people take advantage of others.
Family Motto: “Kings don’t bow their heads. Solo por la corona”. [Only for the crown]
Crush(es): Lukene is very shy and awkward and Tegan is so cute. If only they had the confidence to ask him out. On the other hand something about Tadashi’s confidence that is very appealing too.
Friends: Lukene can relate to Alistair in so many ways. He is kind and smart. However, shy people club comes together when Lukene and Claire becomes friends. And being Claire’s friend how could they not befriend Raquel too.
Background:
Born in the USA, Lukene had never left the country despite having family in throughout Mexico.
Lukene comes from a making it middle class family, but Lukene would not exchange their family for anything, because their family loves them for all that they are.
Lukene has 4 older siblings and is the youngest.
They are okay being called Luke or Lucy, but never ask their deadname.
Their name is pronounced Lu-K-né.
Alva is their cousin on their mother’s side.
Lukene is in the Fine Arts department for film making.
Lukene filmed and directed Alva’s viral dance video. It gained them the notice of the academey staff.
After viewing more of their short films Arlington Academy accepted Lukene’s scholarship application.
Lukene only applied to Arlington Academy, because their cousion encouraged them too.
Lukene often doubts themself and their skills. Despite their family motto they struggles with self confidence.
However, Lukene’s passion drives them forward no matter the situation.
Flim making for Lukene is about capturing life and sharing stories.
[It been a year, so I’m making a new updated of my old Intro posts. Please tag me if you do something similar, I would love to see it!]