Jessica Benitez
Ying
Bio
Jessica was born in Mexico City, Mexico on September 26, 1996. Soon after her father came to the U.S to find work, Jessica and her mother also emigrated to the U.S in 2000. At the age of four years old, Jessica began attending Claremont Elementary School in Claremont, North Carolina.
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Adjusting to life in the U.S.
Nervous about going to a school where she won't understand anybody, 4 year old Jessica strives to learn and understand English quickly. Her determination is not limited to language barriers, and she works to her full potential in school.
When?
Monday, Aug 27, 2001, 09:00 PM
Where?
Claremont, NC
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Duke T.I.P Ceremony
Jessica's primary focus is still school. She is and avid reader and is placed in all advanced level courses at Newton Middle School. During her 7th grade year, Jessica qualifies for the Duke Talent Identification Program. This program allowed her to take the SAT while in 7th grade, to measure potential. After taking the test, Jessica did well on it and was invited to Davidson University in North Carolina to receive honors along with a group of her peers who also took the exam.
When?
Monday, Sep 15, 2008, 09:00 PM
Where?
Davidson, NC
Estefan
Jessica's husband
Duke T.I.P Program
acceptance ceremony
Graduation
Finally!
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High School Graduation
Now through with her high school career, Jessica graduates with honors from Newton-Conover High School. She is a first-generation high school graduate in her family. Finally her dream of living in New York would become a reality. Earlier in the year she had been accepted to NYU, with a full scholarship, to study international relations and sociology.
When?
Friday, Jun 6, 2014, 09:00 PM
Where?
Newton, NC
Lesley Gore - Sunshine Lollipops Rainbows (Mr Wilks 24 Hour Mix) by Mr Wilks
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Career and Life after NYU
Jessica received her degree in International Relations from NYU, and graduated with honors there as well. Luckily, she graduated debt-free. After graduating, Jessica was employed by a large company to travel abroad. Her multi-lingual abilities were her greatest asset in this field. She really feels like she made her parents proud. While traveling in France, Jessica met the Spaniard Estefan, which would eventually become her husband. They would have 2 children, Adrian and Camilla.
When?
Friday, Apr 19, 2013, 09:00 PM
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