Kevin Esstrada Short Story

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It's no secret that those who love what they do smile the most; so when Kevin Estrada

is seen laughing and smiling everyone knows that he's passionate for what he does. In

the dark morning hours before school starts, he can be found doing what he truly loves:

swimming. He has been going to practice for 3 years, two of which were in Mexico.

Kevin moved to the United States with his brother and mom for the better school

opportunities. “Coming to the United States was the best thing I've done ,” he said.

Although he is still in the process of learning English, it doesn't seem to affect him

socially or academically. Kevin is an AB student and befriends everyone he meets. When

he described himself, he said “I'm a very happy, strong, and

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