Miguel. who was raised in a single parent home. has overcome a number of tragic events in his life including the loss of his beloved mother at age 14. This remarkable young man exemplifies the courage and dedication which have characterized many other great men before him. Miguel immigrated to the United States In 1984. without knowledge of the English language. In a few years. he not only assimilated the language but managed to graduate 12th In a class of over 500 students. During his tenure at South Gate High School. he served as his class representative and upon graduation he received membership in the National Honor Society and was also the recipient of the New Citizen Award from the Optimist Club. Despite his ongoing legal battle with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Miguel attended California State University. Dominguez Hills where he once again excelled In ihe academic arena.
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