Author: Samara Valencia Perez

Samara Valencia is a freshman at Malden High School. During her middle and elementary school years she went to the Ferryway School. She was born and raised in Medellin, Columbia and came to the U.S. when she was six years old. Valencia wishes to be a general surgeon when she grows up because she has always enjoyed the medical field since she was a little girl. When she finishes high school Valencia wants to go to UCLA for college. Valencia was born on November 7, 2006. When she was younger she had three dogs but they were sold to a family member because her doctor told her she can't have any pets. She later got a pet fish. Valencia got out of her comfort zone when she joined her ASL class, which quickly became her favorite class. Valencia is very skillful at playing volleyball. She likes to read during her free time. She loves to travel to different parts of the world, as well as play soccer. She really enjoys playing and being competitive.