To Craig Family, College has always for me, while growing up, seem out of reach. But, as time went on, my grades kept getting better, and me as a whole getting more mature, the drive to learn and ask the questions of “why?” Most of all, people like you generously providing the funds of making people’s future like mine, seem reachable. Reaching my goals has been an ambition of mine. While that’s obvious, most people don’t follow through, and that causes that ambition to just fizzles out. For me, that’s not the case. I’m working my hardest to achieve my dreams by taking the hardest classes I can to always be learning and improving myself overall. Currently, I’m taking about 12 college level classes. Three from running start, and nine that are offered at my school. I will make sure that my dreams will be achieved. Without a shadow of a doubt. What drives me is to be able to support my family and my future family. For most of my life, it has been amazing. Why? It’s due to my father working his hardest to keep his family content. My father works hours upon hours, just to keep his family afloat. His drives has impacted me to take that same routes so my kids in the future, can have the same great experience like that of one I had. The impact this scholarship will have is immense. A thousand dollars goes a long way as you may know. As you stated, the rising cost of education as left students unable to pursue their dreams. Not only this money will go a long ways in helping me, it will also help people in the future due to my dream in being an orthodontist. You wouldn’t know this, but, I’m quite unhappy on how my teeth look and knowing I can help others with the same problem, reassures me. Having beautiful teeth boosts people’s self confidence. Seeing people smile confidently has shown me why I should go into this profession. While it may sound cliche, it feels nice to bring a smile on people’s faces. In essence, like many others, I have big ambitions, and I have drive to achieve those dreams. This money will impact my life greatly and I will be exceedingly grateful if you choose me as the winner. Your help will be greatly appreciated. -Fernando Ramos