{"id":2569,"date":"2021-05-20T09:45:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T13:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2021-10-06T09:42:44","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T13:42:44","slug":"student-spotlight-mason-romero-and-sharks-for-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/20\/student-spotlight-mason-romero-and-sharks-for-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Mason Romero and Sharks for Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>By Mary Gainer <\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharks for Heroes was founded by Ponte Vedra High School student, Mason Romero. He has always had a heart for veterans and the military community, so he wanted to earn his Bright Futures community service hours focused in this area. During his sophomore year, he and his friend Jake Simone came up with the idea to share these volunteer opportunities with other students and serve military organizations. According to senior, Mason Romero, \u201cWe did a lot of work over summer to get administrative approval and launched at Club Fair Fall 2019. Now in our second year we have about 30 active members, and many more followers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mason\u2019s favorite event that he has done with Sharks for Heroes is serving the \u201cNo Dough\u201d free dinner for military families at the USO Mayport. He had participated in this event before, so he was excited to bring Sharks for Heroes there and have a good turn-out. Romero notes, \u201cIt was also a good opportunity to actually interact with veterans and the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ugb-blockquote ugb-blockquote ugb-22c6464 ugb-blockquote--v3 ugb-blockquote--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-22c6464 .ugb-blockquote__quote{width:70px !important;height:70px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"ugb-blockquote__quote\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><div class=\"ugb-blockquote__content\"><p class=\"ugb-blockquote__text\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">We did a lot of work over summer to get administrative approval and launched at Club Fair Fall 2019. Now in our second year we have about 30 active members, and many more followers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mason Romero is the president of Sharks for Heroes, and Jake Simone is the vice president. Mrs. Meyer is the faculty sponsor. Romero states, \u201cOur President-Elect is Charleston Davidson, junior, who is taking over the club next year after Jake and I graduate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite COVID restrictions this year, Sharks for Heroes has participated in the Pearl Harbor Breakfast, Marines Toys for Tots Drive, Veterans Tribute Brunch, and a tour at K9s for Warriors. Currently, Sharks for Heroes is planning a car wash fundraiser to benefit K9s for Warriors that will be in April. Romero emphasizes, \u201cWe will be promoting this soon and hope to see some awesome Shark support for this very impactful organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How can students get more information about joining Sharks for Heroes? Their Instagram&nbsp;is @sharksforheroes.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.Remind.com\/join\/sharksforh\"> Sign up for reminds alerts<\/a> or <a href=\"masondromero@gmail.com\">Email<\/a>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:masondromero@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\"> f<\/a>or more information. <a href=\"https:\/\/wecanbeheroesfoundation.org\/school-club-connects-students-with-heroes\/\">Sharks for Heroes was featured as Youth Heroes by the We Can Be Heroes Foundation<\/a>.&nbsp;Romero indicates, \u201cAll students are welcome to join anytime. We do not collect dues or have member requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharks for Heroes was voted as Best School Club by the Ponte Vedra Recorder. Sharks for Heroes was recognized as Unsung Heroes by iHeartRadio Jacksonville. Romero remarks, \u201cWe want to thank Ms. Meyer for her Sponsorship and all our members for their interest and participation the last two years!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mary Gainer &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharks for Heroes was founded by Ponte Vedra High School student, Mason Romero. 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