West Hartford Magazine’s 6th annual ‘Terrific Teen’ issue spotlights noteworthy graduates who are making a difference in our community!
Will Moustakakis, recent graduate of Northwest Catholic, is one of West Hartford Magazine’s ‘Terrific Teens’ for 2016. Photographed at West Hartford’s Westmoor Park. Photo credit: Todd Fairchild
By Lisa Lelas
Every autumn West Hartford Magazine takes great pride in introducing a few recent high school graduates as examples of excellence in our community, and who look to have bright futures. While we cannot possibly include all of the worthy students, we have selected eight students from the four West Hartford high schools as this year’s “Terrific Teens”!
Each of these students possesses an admirable work ethic with a drive to succeed and a desire to make a difference in the world. They exemplify what being a good role model is all about, and although they are not seeking fame, our community has noticed them as future “movers and shakers” of the world.
This year we sought out a natural setting for the Terrific Teen photo session, and were not disappointed with the beauty of West Hartford’s Westmoor Park.
Congratulations to Will Moustakakis of Northwest Catholic!
Will Moustakakis
Future International Diplomat
This graduate of Northwest Catholic is on his way toward helping change the world for the better. Majoring in international affairs at Lafayette College, he is considering future work for the State Department or even the United Nations. “I think it would be a cool way to see the world and help people at the same time.”
Will was quite active during high school. He was part of the school jazz band as a trumpet player helping the band win a competition at Berklee College of Music. He also played varsity soccer.
He was part of the Model United Nations Club and vice president of the school’s High School Democrats of America club as well as a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Jazz Music Award.
“I also spent a lot of time volunteering at St. Francis Hospital, reading to kids to help calm them in the pediatric waiting room. I also volunteered at the Ivan Lendl Camp at University of Saint Joseph for kids with special needs. My volunteer work has been a rewarding experience for me. Knowing that I’m helping people makes me want to volunteer even more.” Will also spent time as a soccer referee for the West Hartford Youth Soccer Association.
He admires one person in particular: Nelson Mandela. “He was simply the greatest human being of all time. He never conceited his beliefs. Always stayed true to his authentic self. Through all his sacrifices, he was able to become the first black president of South Africa.”
Keeping close to his family’s Greek roots, Will especially enjoys his travels to Greece. “I still have many relatives living there and it’s always a fun place to visit.”
When he’s in town, Will can often be found hanging out with friends in West Hartford Center. He loves science fiction and comedies and best sums up his outlook on life with the ancient biblical quote: “This too shall pass.”
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