Amanda Rivera is fifteen years old, and a sophomore in high school, her nationality is Puerto Rican and most people call her Mandiee. She has more of a “glass half-full” kind of personality.She is very short which allows her to move, and sneak around very easily although it is very difficult seeing over tall people in a crowd.Out of high school Rivera hopes to become successful and work in a well paying job. She also enjoys reading and writing. As a freshmen she ran track in Colonia High School as a sprinter,which she hopes to continue to run later on in her high school career . Rivera also has dedicated her time volunteering in a Alphabet Academy which is a daycare center in her town. She enjoyed playing with the children and helping out the staff. Rivera is a very strong and confident person and loves to debate. She hopes to get a job this year, preferably with benefits:). Until then she will continue studying and working hard in school to get good grades.