{"id":56668,"date":"2023-06-30T10:11:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T16:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/?p=56668"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T22:16:04","slug":"student-spotlight-marcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/student-spotlight-marcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight: Marcos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Meet Marcos! Marcos is an enterprising CodeWizardsHQ middle school student who excels at a wide variety of activities from sports to visual arts. His enthusiasm for coding and dedication to creating projects outside of class have made us take notice and earned him a Student Spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starting-early\">Starting Early<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marcos enjoying the ocean\" class=\"wp-image-56699\" style=\"width:348px;height:464px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-boat-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Marcos realized the importance of coding at an early age. He loved video games and was determined to learn more about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEver since I was very small, like when I was five, I wanted to make a video game but I didn\u2019t know how. Once I figured out coding is how you do it, I wanted to learn how to code.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcos\u2019s dad recognized his son\u2019s coding ambitions. They tried a few local classes but wanted to find a more structured program for his son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMarcos wanted to learn how to code almost since he started talking. I chose CodeWizards because of the reviews. The reviews are very good. He\u2019s now in his second semester and he loves it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also appreciated the structure and progression levels of the program and that CodeWizardsHQ offers an evaluation placement test. He wanted the program to be a custom fit for Marcos\u2019s learning level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-game-creation\">Game Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcos is now in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/python-beyond-basics\/\">Beyond Basics With Python<\/a>, the second class in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/coding-classes-middle-school-students\/\">Middle School Wizard Level I<\/a>. The rising sixth grader enjoys the Python programming that he\u2019s been doing so far. He likes learning about the logic behind Python. His favorite project has been coding a Castle Quest game that caps off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/intro-to-python-programming-class\/\">Intro to Python<\/a> class. The game is fully coded by students and reminds him of some of the games that he\u2019s been coding on his own. Marcos is only in his second coding class, but he already has an impressive portfolio of creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe first game I ever made with Python was called Food Survival. It\u2019s kind of a generic game. You\u2019re a bowl and you have to move away from the junk food raining from the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marco wants to continue growing his coding skills and pursue a career in video game development. Right now though, he is enjoying his coding classes as well as his favorite subject in school, science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marcos traveling\" class=\"wp-image-56700\" style=\"width:304px;height:406px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-st-augustine-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hobbies-and-sports\">Hobbies and Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcos\u2019s accomplishments don\u2019t stop at the classroom door. He\u2019s very passionate about several other activities as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s one thing that I really love to do besides coding and that\u2019s animating or making comics. Some drawings I make are on paper and some are digital. Just yesterday I got a new animation program called Adobe Animate and made my first animation with that program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcos&#8217;s extensive collection of original animation creatives is showcased on his YouTube channel, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@themarkerchannel3170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Marker Channel<\/a>.&#8221; With over 560 videos and 550 subscribers, his talent for animation is certainly well beyond his 11 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to academics, Marcos makes time in his busy schedule to participate in martial arts. He competes in tournaments and is highly ranked in his school. Marcos has attained a purple belt, an advanced achievement level. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Champion martial arts athlete\" class=\"wp-image-56698\" style=\"width:479px;height:298px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory-1536x958.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/marcos-victory.jpg 1883w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a firm foundation in some important life skills and his eye on the future, there doesn\u2019t seem to be a limit to what this young coder will accomplish. His instructor, Cameron Forsythe agrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What impresses me about Marcos is his refusal to confine himself to classroom learning. His passions for art and programming drive him to constantly seek innovative ways to merge the two. With his unwavering work ethic and boundless enthusiasm, I have no doubt that Marcos will excel in his programming career.<\/p>\n<cite>Cameron Forsythe, CodeWizardsHQ Instructor<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marcos-s-standout-projects\">Marcos&#8217;s Standout Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-4-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcosa-tr-9ca6c7b.apps.codewizardshq.com\/m113_intro_prog_py_12\/castle-quest\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-79.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marcosa-tr-9ca6c7b.apps.codewizardshq.com\/m113_intro_prog_py_12\/castle-quest\">Castle Quest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S3Fy-oJJ5S0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-80.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S3Fy-oJJ5S0\">Math Cookie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s5s1lBFAXsU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.codewizardshq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design-81.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s5s1lBFAXsU\">Mr. Hungry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Marcos! 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