Anguel Tolev, a senior at Thornton High School, moved here from Bulgaria when he was 9 years old. At the time, he did not speak English, but now speaks three languages – English, Spanish and Bulgarian.
This year he is student body vice president, president of the National Honor Society and on the honor roll.
Anguel is in the International Baccalaureate program.
A state finalist for the 2006 Wendy’s High School Heisman award, he has received academic letters for the past three years and maintains a 3.62 grade-point average.
Anguel has participated in cross country and track and field. He is a three-time North Denver Metro Area Runner of the Year and was voted “most athletic” at Thornton High School.
In October, he was the runner-up in the Class 5A state cross country championships.
Anguel plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study business.
Each week, The Denver Post honors an outstanding youth for his or her accomplishments. King Soopers presents each honoree with a packet including a gift certificate, a letter of commendation and an application for employment. To nominate a student, write to The Denver Post DTW, “Top Kid,” 101 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Enclose information about the nominee, a photograph and the name and phone number of someone we can contact for more information.
