Rancho Alamitos High
High School
2020 – 2024

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My name is Emmanuel Castro, but I go by Manny. I am 17 years old and a junior at Rancho Alamitos High School in California. My goal is to attend a four year college straight out of high school, which has been my dream since childhood. Recently, however, my motivation has shifted slightly due to the loss of my older brother who tragically passed in March. Now more than ever before I feel compelled to make him proud and use this tragedy as fuel for success rather than letting it hold me back from achieving great things with my life. Growing up without much money or resources made attending college seem like an impossible task for many years; however now that I have seen how hard work can pay off through small successes along the way such as earning good grades on tests or getting accepted into competitive programs – it gives me hope that one day soon enough all those dreams will come true if only continue striving forward each day towards them regardless of what challenges may arise along the way. As someone who loves learning new things and pushing myself beyond what’s comfortable — there are few greater rewards than seeing your efforts being rewarded with tangible results like better grades or increased opportunities down the road! Aside from academics, I enjoy playing soccer, listening to music, and occasionally taking time out to relax by watching movies. Overall though, my focus remains on doing whatever possible so that one day soon enough when graduation rolls around-I can proudly say “Yes! College here we come!”
High School
2020 – 2024
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Volunteering · Orange County United Way
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