Name: David Robaina
Pronouns: He/him
District: Southwest
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Key Club name: Brophy College Preparatory Key Club
Year in school: 11
Clubs or activities outside of Key Club: School newspaper, theater, student council
Why did you join Key Club? I wanted to spend time with my older brother Danny at school. The only club he was in that was open to freshmen was Key Club, so I joined.
What do you like most about Key Club International? The people. I’ve had the opportunity to meet kids from all over the world because of Key Club, and that’s something I really try hard to not take for granted.
What is your favorite Key Club memory and why?
The night my older brother Danny became governor of the Southwest District. Key Club became something the two of us really bonded over, and I think that night started the journey.
What is your career ambition? Screenwriter
Hobbies outside of Key Club: Basketball, singing, theater
Favorite movie or TV show: “Good Will Hunting”
Favorite book: “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton
Favorite food or snack: Grilled chicken
Favorite animal: Giant panda
Somewhere you would like to visit in the future: Havana, Cuba
What is the best advice ever given to you? It’s better to try and fail than never try at all.
What did you want to be when you grew up? A priest