Caleb Mendoza
Senior
Faith West Academy
He plays effortlessly on his Eastman Acoustic Guitar and Fender Electric Guitar. In any form of genre, Caleb Mendoza, music resonates with his endearing persona. At eighteen years old his music is both inspiring and entertaining. Kindled by the likes of Australian guitarist and song-writer Tommy Emmanuel, he attributes the love and support from his mother and father for his musical success. Caleb maintains his love for music that is Christ focused and “How Great Thou Art” has been his longtime favorite composition. Caleb is a member of the FWA Marching Band and is the plays in the worship band for his church and the Faith West Academy Chapel Band. In State Competition he has maintained “Superior” ratings (the highest honor) for solos during his high school years. Besides the guitar, Caleb plays percussion and sax.
Other Honors and Activities
Caleb was nominated by FWA staff and voted by his peers as “Most Representative” male for the graduating class of 2017. He has participated in high school theatre productions of It’s a Wonderful Life, You Are a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Under the Bridge. Last year he played shortstop for the Final Four Eagles baseball club. Caleb demonstrates his endurance and speed by running for FWA in Track and Cross Country. He has been honored as Academic All-State for the teams for which he has played.
Caleb is a member of Focus Church in Katy, TX. Caleb has received a scholarship to attend Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK) where he will major in Music Composition.