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Francisco's family brings him to college and it is very difficult because they are going to be separated for the first time. To add the family feels embarrassed while at the college because they do not have a lot of money or materials compared to the other families. As the family says goodbye to Francisco there are a lot of emotions and his father gives him advice to be respectful to other people.

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On Francisco's first day at college, he meets his roommate named Smokey and they become friends. They learn about the strict rules for the dormitory. Lastly, Francisco feels worried for his English test and he's thinking about his family when he goes to sleep.

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Early in the morning while Smokey and Francisco were sleeping, some upperclassmen knocked on their door and told them they had to learn the Santa Clara Fight Song. Francisco did not enjoy this because he needed to sleep for his English test. Later, Francisco finds out that he passed the test, he then selects his classes. By the end of the day, Francisco feels sad and lonely, missing his family.

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Francisco begins his college classes and he receives a D on his English paper and a C- on his Spanish paper. He is very disappointed and upset that Smokey received an A on his English essay. During the next English class however, Francisco writes an in class essay about Nuclear Power and gets a B-.

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Francisco and Smokey start taking ROTC class which reminds him of the border patrol/la migre. Also, Francisco's father is proud of him because he can make something of himself in the future.

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Francisco and Smokey make a compromise - Francisco will go to the basketball game then Smokey will go to the dance. Also, Francisco drinks alcohol for the first time and he feels ashamed of his actions.

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Francisco and Smokey go to a dance but get lost on the way. To add Francisco feels at home with the people there, and they have a lot fun with the music. Unfortunately they miss the bus and have to get a ride home with a stranger from another school in a red sports car.

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Francisco returns home for summer break and sees that his home is now disorganized. His home transformed from a peaceful place to a strange and uncomfortable place. Francisco's father is angry because his family is starting to separate. Dad goes out to the shed to be alone instead of spending time with his family.

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Francisco finally meets Robert E. Easton, whose office he had cleaning for many years. Robert pays for Francisco to go to the dentist for the first time and he is grateful.

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Francisco returns to Santa Clara University for his second year of college and he has to get several jobs in order to make ends meet. To add, he sends money home to his family to support them too. He and Smokey are still roommates, but they are both busy and as a result they do not spend a lot of time together.

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President Kennedy is shot and everyone is very sad. Next, Francisco travels home for Thanksgiving and first he visits Roberto. Suddenly, their mother knocks on the door and she is hurt because their father accidentally hit her. Francisco's father was drinking, and as a result had a car accident. Later, Francisco and Roberto find their father with a gun. He goes to jail, and his mother starts behaving differently because she is uncomfortable and scared.

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Francisco is sad and distracted, so his teachers try to help him with his problems and his goals. Francisco wants to be a teacher and he is considering joining the group, Sodality. When Francisco returns home for vacation, he discovers that his father left to live in Mexico.

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Francisco begins his job delivering Christmas Presents for Mrs. Hancock. She gives him a new rain jacket and $150 for his work.  As a result he is flabbergasted by this gift. Francisco gives his earnings to his mother. Lastly, he receives a suit from Mrs. Hancock, but it does not fit; it's too big.

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Francisco is at a crossroad in his life and has to decide to stay at school or go back home. Father O'Neill and Father Shanks give Francisco advice and Francisco finally decides he needs to stay in college and think about his future.

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Francisco meets a new friend named Laura in his Spanish class and they become close friends because they have a lot in common. Laura is in the only non native Spanish speaker in their class, and they work together in the language lab.

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Francisco meets Laura's friend Emily and they share many similar experiences because their families are from Mexico. Francisco feels very comfortable visiting her home because of the many Mexican traditions there.

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Francisco meets a custodian named Rafael Hernandez from Mexico and they become friends. Eventually, Rafael decides to return to his home country of Mexico because he does not like the discrimination he has experienced in the United States. Before he leaves he gives a book to Francisco.

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In Francisco's Junior year of college, he has a new roommate and he doesn't have to borrow money for tuition because he is able to pay for it himself. During a cell meeting, they discuss interfaith and interracial marriages. Most of the group believes these are not possible, but Francisco disagrees. He feels angry and not accepted by the group because of his Mexican background.

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Laura and Francisco share secrets about their past. Francisco tells Laura that he was not born in the United States and Laura confesses that her mother died when she was very young. As a result their relationship grows stronger. In the end they play pinball to have some fun.

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Francisco's home on Bonetti Ranch burned down because of bad wires and fuses. His family moves to a new home that is in much better condition. Francisco's brother Trampita writes a poem about their old home that shows readers how his feelings changed from feeling ashamed about their home to feeling proud of their home.

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Cesar Chavez is organizing a protest for farm workers to increase their wages. Francisco joins the march and as a result he has to sacrifice his exam at school. Participating in the march gives Francisco inspiration and perspective about the challenges of farm workers.

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Francisco applies for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. He is awarded the fellowship and decides to attend Columbia University in New York City.