Manuel Del Valle Ortiz was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on September 1, 1992 and grew up in a big family with many cousins. He attended elementary school at Colegio Bautista de Juncos and high school at Colegio Bautista de Caguas. In his free time, Manuel enjoys playing basketball, video games, watching TV, working on his laptop, and going to the gym. His current goals are to complete his bachelor's degree, break a weightlifting record, and avoid alcohol, drugs, and bad influences.

1. Autobiography
By Manuel Del Valle Ortiz
RISE Program 2010
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2.  Born September 1, 1992 in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
 Parents : Manuel Del Valle and Carmen Ortiz.
 One Sister. Big Family with many cousins.
 When I was a child I always wanted to be a scientist.
 I came many times to this university when I was 3 years old.
 I moved to Juncos when I was 5 years old.
 I graduated from 6th grade in Colegio Bautista of Juncos.
 Then I moved to Colegio Bautista of Gurabo but I return to my old School.
 I graduated from 9th grade in Colegio Bautista de Juncos.
 I love to play Basketball in all my schools and I also represented Juncos
basketball club around P.R.
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3. Colegio Bautista De Caguas 12-4
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4. In my free time I like to…
 Play Basketball.
 Play Video Games.
 Watch T.V.
 Work in my Laptop.
 Go to the Gym.
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5. My current goals are…
 Complete my bachelor degree.
 Break a Record in Weightlifting.
 Maintain myself free of alcohol, drugs and bad influences.
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