When Philip’s father had a disabling stroke and was placed in a nursing home, it was difficult for Phillip’s mother to support their family of six. Philip believes the challenges he faced at 7 years old made him into a stronger person. Philip also overcame a reading disability and with the help of his elementary school teacher, he watched his grades jump from a 2.0 to a 3.6 GPA. He plays football on his high school team, and volunteers at a local church and youth program. Philip will be the first in his family to go to college where he wants study engineering.

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