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What inspires you?A few  things that inspire me are my parents, siblings, and friends. My parents have always taught me to be the best I can be and to go out of my way to do what’s necessary. My friends are always there for me and show me the values of having a second family I can always rely on.What is your favorite subject in school and why?My favorite subjects in school are Anatomy and Physiology, and Marriage Sex and Family/Psychology. These two classes always have something interesting to learn.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?If I had the power to change anything in the world, it would be to eliminate worldwide poverty.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?If I had the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, I would choose to go to Europe because there are many places to go.Name one big challenge in your life right now.One big challenge at the moment is deciding what I would like to pursue for the rest of my life.What is your dream job?My dream job would be to become a professional soccer player.What are your three favorite things?My three favorite things are my family, my friends, and soccer.What is your favorite book?My favorite book is “The Great Gatsby.”What do you want to do after high school?I would like to continue my education and go to SFSU as I have planned.Something that makes you smile:One thing that makes me smile is my mom.Most played songs on your phone, iPod, iTunes?The three songs I play most are “Mouthful of Diamonds” by Phantogram, “Electric Feel” by MGMT, and “Ms. Jackson” by Outkast.

Morgan Hill residents and visitors of all ages who are interested in keeping farming activities and occupations alive for local students attended the Sobrato Future Farmers of America’s Community Farm Fun Day April 12. The event took place at Sobrato High School and featured a petting zoo, games, prizes and food. The horticulture department held a plant sale for local gardeners, according to Sobrato FFA Reporter Emmanuel Calivo.“This event is a fun way for our community to interact with our agriculture program and to learn more about the things we do and study,” Calivo said.It has been a busy spring for Sobrato FFA, whose members attended the 2015 South Coast FFA Spring Regional Meeting at King City Joing Union High School March 20. One purpose of this annual gathering is to elect the FFA regional officer team, which leads a group of 38 chapters in the region.“We were incredibly proud of our chapter president, Zuha Aslam, who was elected by the delegates to serve as the 2015-16 South Coast Regional Vice President representing the Santa Clara section,” Calivo added. Sobrato FFA was also commended for its website, sobratoffa.org, at the regional meeting, and six members participated in the public speaking competition after advancing from lower sectional levels.

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Live Oak High School’s Student Voices group will host a “Celebration of Immigration” community event from 3 to 5 p.m. May 6 at San Martin/Gwinn Environmental Science Academy (100 North Street in San Martin).

Local organizations have until Sept. 30 to apply for grants from the Morgan Hill Rotary Club to fund philanthropic projects or programs.  Grants providing financial assistance to help community organizations fulfill their missions are offered in two categories: Community Grants and Hearts of Rotary, says...

A special time of the year for millions of Muslims worldwide began in the first week of March 2024, the Islamic month of Ramadan.  Ramadan is the ninth month and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time of festivity, community, charity and...

With a broad grin and a nod to his family, 29-year-old Raul

More than $1 million in state matching funds and leftover