Coriolanus Snow was a top student at the Panem Academy. So when the hunger games came rolling in and the Capitol decided to give tributes mentors, he was selected.

He sat as the reaping went on. District after district. He was getting nervous. If he didn't get a good district, he wouldn't have a good tribute. No good tribute, no chance at winning. When his name was called, he was almost sick. He was given the district 12 girl.