John has a very strong work ethic and is very active in all school activities. He is an excellent leader and knows how to guide groups. He was elected class mayor. John is a consistent honor student with a 92 grade point average.

Goals: John wants to become a lawyer.

Favorites: In school, he likes MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health), AP (Advanced Placement) and Filipino. He also likes writing.

Family: John lives with his parents and 3 older siblings.

Income: The family of 6 lives on about $7 a day.

Housing: Their home has walls of hollow blocks. The roof is made of corrugated steel sheets. The floor is concrete. The windows are bamboo slats.