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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Shepard High School senior earns $40K Amazon engineering scholarship
Playing computer games wasn't enough for Carlos Castillo. He wanted to be the one creating them — so that's just what he did, and that was when he was in middle school. Around that time, his mother was struck with cancer, making him even more determined to excel at computer design, so he could make her proud of him. His determination to succeed in the years since, along with emotional support from his sister Samantha Castillo and staff at Shepard High School in Palos Heights, helped him win the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, which comes with up to $40,000, as well as a paid internship at Amazon. He was one of 22 Illinois students to win out of the total 400 winners. 'Around middle school, I really wasn't good at a lot of things,' said Carlos, now a senior at Shepard. 'So I took an interest in trying to make things and the computer was a perfect recipient for all that.' But Carlos said he was surprised when he got the message that he had won the scholarship. Of course he had done the groundwork to be competitive in the competition. He took a semester of web site design and coding, as well as both AP computer and science classes. He's also been a member of the school's Gaming Club and Business Professionals of America. He participated in a 50-person Flowlab competition, where he developed a video game in two weeks and won honorable mention. 'My mother was very proud of that one,' recalled Carlos. When his mother got sick and subsequently died, he made that extra effort. 'I found myself hammering away trying to do something big,' said Carlos. 'I really wanted to have my name out there before she passed away.' He said the computer field required a strong foundation in math and he 'hit that one out of the park.' He mainly works with a computer language called C++, an 'object-oriented programming language.' He received national recognition for his C++ programming skills in a Business Professionals of America competition. But he also loves reading and writing. He plans to attend Illinois State University in the fall and major in engineering. Carlos has also found time to work part-time stocking shelves and bagging groceries at an area grocery store. And he's gotten more than book learning from his high school. 'One of the best things Shepard has provided me is just mainly resources of support,' he said. 'The counselors and teachers were great at helping me through the loss.' Samantha Castillo, Carlos' sister, a physical education teacher at Shepard, said she remembered her brother being creative since he was a child. 'Growing up, he was very creative in a natural sense, he loved to create things whether building with Legos or drawing,' she said. 'But once he was able to learn and hone in on computer development and game development skills, that is when my mother and I knew we had found a knack for him.' Castillo said she was proud of his resilience and dedication. 'We have been through a lot as a small family,' she said. 'It was always just me, him and my mom, so her loss was pretty profound in our lives. To us, it really is a demonstration of his character and ability to overcome these things.' She also said she knew their mom would be 'incredibly proud of him.' 'I know I am definitely very proud of him,' she said. That sense of pride is shared by Jane Turner, his counselor. 'I think he is a very kind, patient young man and he sets very high expectations of himself,' Turner said. 'I'm very excited for his future and very proud of him for overcoming very difficult circumstances during his high school years and still shining through some difficult times 'He's a real class act.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘That's broken me' – Mark Goldbridge convinced his wife is having affair as he breaks down on stream
MARK GOLDBRIDGE admitted 'that's broken me' after being jokingly convinced his wife was having an affair live on stream. The incident, which was actually a hilarious misunderstanding on his part, occurred while broadcasting to thousands of fans. 2 2 Goldbridge is one of the UK's most popular streamers thanks to his comedic one-liners and heartfelt reactions while watching Manchester United. But he was left distracted after getting the wrong end of the stick while reading the label of a shirt. Goldbridge appeared on camera in a new denim top, which was a present from his wife. However, a tag with a bizarre message had him seeing red. After being asked by a fan about his new shirt, Goldbridge replied: 'Mrs Goldbridge got me this shirt. 'It's got a tag on it. 'Carlos, everything's coming my way'.' After reading the tag, Goldbridge sat stunned for a moment. 'Who's bloody Carlos? Well that's broke me. I thought it was going to say Ralph Lauren or something! 'Who puts a tag on saying that? I can't believe it. I tell you what, I'm not happy about this. 'Detective Bridge. This better be a tagline. Nothing happens when you Google it.' Goldbridge then began typing on keyboard before realising it was all one big misunderstanding. He said: 'Oh, it's alright. It's fine. I've just Googled it. Mr Mavis Carlos denim shirt. And it's got the same tag on. 'She's not cheating on me. Who cheats on this? Who would cheat on this? 'I thought I was going to lose my wife! Panicking. Bloody Carlos. It would do my head in as well. ''I'm leaving you for a guy called Carlos'. I could imagine what he'd look like as well. 'No, you're not spending the weekend with your mum and Carlos! 'Oh, Carlos, he's so good at football, he's so technical. But two foot him! Teach him a bit of our way. 'I'm having a nightmare here. I'm living in an alternative universe. Bloody Carlos. 'If there is anyone watching called Carlos there's nothing wrong with the name but I'm telling you now. 'If my missus ran off with someone called Carlos it would be a low point. I'd rather she run off with someone called Sheila. 'Carlos Tevez? That's it, you've hit the nail, I knew there was a reason I didn't like the name.' Fans reacted online, with one saying: 'Marriage went to VAR.' Another declared: 'You don't get this on Sky Sports.' One noted: 'Mrs Goldbridge final boss.' Another added: 'Mrs Goldbridge has triggered her release clause here we go.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘That's broken me' – Mark Goldbridge convinced his wife is having affair as he breaks down on stream
MARK GOLDBRIDGE admitted 'that's broken me' after being jokingly convinced his wife was having an affair live on stream. The incident, which was actually a hilarious misunderstanding on his part, occurred while broadcasting to thousands of fans. Advertisement 2 Mark Goldbridge was jokingly convinced his wife was having an affair Credit: YouTube / The United Stand 2 The streamer found a bizarre message on a shirt gifted to him by his partner Credit: YouTube / The United Stand But he was left distracted after getting the wrong end of the stick while reading the label of a shirt. Goldbridge appeared on camera in a new denim top, which was a present from his wife. However, a tag with a bizarre message had him seeing red. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL After being asked by a fan about his new shirt, Goldbridge replied: 'Mrs Goldbridge got me this shirt. 'It's got a tag on it. 'Carlos, everything's coming my way'.' After reading the tag, Goldbridge sat stunned for a moment. He then continued: 'She better not be having an affair with Carlos. It literally has got 'Carlos, everything's coming my way'. What the bloody hell's going on? Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'Who's bloody Carlos? Well that's broke me. I thought it was going to say Ralph Lauren or something! 'Who puts a tag on saying that? I can't believe it. I tell you what, I'm not happy about this. Rasmus Hojlund leaves Man Utd fans unimpressed in training video with Angryginge 'Detective Bridge. This better be a tagline. Nothing happens when you Google it.' Advertisement Goldbridge then began typing on keyboard before realising it was all one big misunderstanding. He said: 'Oh, it's alright. It's fine. I've just Googled it. Mr Mavis Carlos denim shirt. And it's got the same tag on. 'She's not cheating on me. Who cheats on this? Who would cheat on this? 'I thought I was going to lose my wife! Panicking. Bloody Carlos. It would do my head in as well. Advertisement ''I'm leaving you for a guy called Carlos'. I could imagine what he'd look like as well. 'No, you're not spending the weekend with your mum and Carlos! 'Oh, Carlos, he's so good at football, he's so technical. But two foot him! Teach him a bit of our way. 'I'm having a nightmare here. I'm living in an alternative universe. Bloody Carlos. Advertisement 'If there is anyone watching called Carlos there's nothing wrong with the name but I'm telling you now. 'If my missus ran off with someone called Carlos it would be a low point. I'd rather she run off with someone called Sheila. 'Carlos Tevez? That's it, you've hit the nail, I knew there was a reason I didn't like the name.' Fans reacted online, with one saying: 'Marriage went to VAR.' Advertisement Another declared: 'You don't get this on Sky Sports.' One noted: 'Mrs Goldbridge final boss.' Another added: 'Mrs Goldbridge has triggered her release clause here we go.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘That's broken me' – Mark Goldbridge convinced his wife is having affair as he breaks down on stream
There was a hilarious misunderstanding behind worries GOLD DUST 'That's broken me' – Mark Goldbridge convinced his wife is having affair as he breaks down on stream Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARK GOLDBRIDGE admitted 'that's broken me' after being jokingly convinced his wife was having an affair live on stream. The incident, which was actually a hilarious misunderstanding on his part, occurred while broadcasting to thousands of fans. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Mark Goldbridge was jokingly convinced his wife was having an affair Credit: YouTube / The United Stand 2 The streamer found a bizarre message on a shirt gifted to him by his partner Credit: YouTube / The United Stand Goldbridge is one of the UK's most popular streamers thanks to his comedic one-liners and heartfelt reactions while watching Manchester United. But he was left distracted after getting the wrong end of the stick while reading the label of a shirt. Goldbridge appeared on camera in a new denim top, which was a present from his wife. However, a tag with a bizarre message had him seeing red. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Sky Sports Blues Melissa Reddy among 7 Sky Sports News stars leaving in major shake-up After being asked by a fan about his new shirt, Goldbridge replied: 'Mrs Goldbridge got me this shirt. 'It's got a tag on it. 'Carlos, everything's coming my way'.' After reading the tag, Goldbridge sat stunned for a moment. He then continued: 'She better not be having an affair with Carlos. It literally has got 'Carlos, everything's coming my way'. What the bloody hell's going on? BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'Who's bloody Carlos? Well that's broke me. I thought it was going to say Ralph Lauren or something! 'Who puts a tag on saying that? I can't believe it. I tell you what, I'm not happy about this. Rasmus Hojlund leaves Man Utd fans unimpressed in training video with Angryginge 'Detective Bridge. This better be a tagline. Nothing happens when you Google it.' Goldbridge then began typing on keyboard before realising it was all one big misunderstanding. He said: 'Oh, it's alright. It's fine. I've just Googled it. Mr Mavis Carlos denim shirt. And it's got the same tag on. 'She's not cheating on me. Who cheats on this? Who would cheat on this? 'I thought I was going to lose my wife! Panicking. Bloody Carlos. It would do my head in as well. ''I'm leaving you for a guy called Carlos'. I could imagine what he'd look like as well. 'No, you're not spending the weekend with your mum and Carlos! 'Oh, Carlos, he's so good at football, he's so technical. But two foot him! Teach him a bit of our way. 'I'm having a nightmare here. I'm living in an alternative universe. Bloody Carlos. 'If there is anyone watching called Carlos there's nothing wrong with the name but I'm telling you now. 'If my missus ran off with someone called Carlos it would be a low point. I'd rather she run off with someone called Sheila. 'Carlos Tevez? That's it, you've hit the nail, I knew there was a reason I didn't like the name.' Fans reacted online, with one saying: 'Marriage went to VAR.' Another declared: 'You don't get this on Sky Sports.' One noted: 'Mrs Goldbridge final boss.' Another added: 'Mrs Goldbridge has triggered her release clause here we go.'
Ammon
4 days ago
- Sport
- Ammon
Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela announces retirement
Ammon News - Former Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela announced his retirement Tuesday. The 36-year-old Vela spent the previous seven seasons with Los Angeles FC, which signed the Mexican forward as its first designated player in 2017 before the expansion club had played a game. Vela became LAFC's leader in goals (78), assists (59) and games played (152) in a career highlighted by his MVP season in 2019, during which he set an MLS record with 34 goals. LAFC won the MLS Cup in 2022 and earned Supporters' Shield trophies in 2019 and 2022 during Vela's tenure. 'Helping to build LAFC and winning trophies for the club is a highlight of my career,' Vela said in a statement. 'This club means so much to me and my family, and I am proud of everything we have accomplished together with the great fans of Los Angeles. I am excited to begin this next chapter in my journey here in LA.' Vela's contract with LAFC ran out after the 2023 season, and he remained unsigned until last September, when he rejoined the club for the playoff stretch. But Vela played only four minutes as a substitute in one playoff game, and LAFC did not re-sign him for the current season. Vela and his family live in Los Angeles, and the club named him its first Black & Gold Ambassador while announcing his retirement. In his new role, Vela will 'help us grow the LAFC brand, strengthen our connection with supporters, and continue to inspire the next generation of players,' general manager John Thorrington said. A Cancún native, Vela began his youth career with Chivas before moving to Arsenal as a 16-year-old prospect in 2005. He spent much of his Arsenal tenure on loan to several Spanish clubs before landing at Real Sociedad, where he played for six years before joining LAFC. Vela was one of MLS' best players for his first several seasons with LAFC, earning four All-Star selections and three spots in the MLS Best XI. He was the fastest player in MLS history to compile 75 goals and 50 assists in his career, and he is the top Mexican goal-scorer in league history. 'From the beginning, Carlos has been more than just a player — he has been the heartbeat, the captain and the face of LAFC,' Thorrington said. 'Carlos arrived in Los Angeles with a shared vision of building something truly special, and he delivered on that promise in every way. From unforgettable goals to historic victories, Carlos helped make LAFC what it is today.' Vela played for Mexico at the World Cup in 2010 and 2018, but he also feuded with El Tri's management at times, leading to long stretches away from the national team. Vela declared himself retired from international football in 2020.
