Jaden Thomas Smith was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He grew up with his older sister, and brother, and has always loved spending time with them.  He moved to Aurora when he was 4 years old, to start school in CCSD. 

Jaden has played sports for as long as he can remember, He started off playing basketball at three, and started playing flag football when he was five  years old, and hasn’t stopped since.  In his time at CT he has become a two year letter winner in both football, and track, placing 2nd in triple jump at the league meet  last year.

Although Jadens’ school life is dominated by sports, he still has found a way to excel academically throughout high school.  Since his freshman year he has maintained a 3.6 weighted GPA, and received 4 department awards from his teachers for his positive attitude, and hard work in the classroom.

In his senior year he has decided to try something new, and join the digital media team, to showcase his creativity, and help tell all the great stories at Cherokee Trail.