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During the first couple months of school, Mr. McDowell's world history classes pooled together over a $300.00 to sponsor two children through Children International. Students gave up their lunch money and allowances to help someone less fortunate than themselves. Through correspondence with Maryuleth, students will develop an understanding of life outside of Santee, CA, especially in developing nations.		.
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FACTS about Maryuleth

Birthday	September 8, 1996
Family	Mother: Maria Magdalena, Age 21 Father: Jairo Enrique - abandoned family Brother: Jefferson, Age 5
Education	None - too young
Geographic location	San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Home life	Maryuleth lives in a two room house. They have an earthen stove to cook and keep them warm. They sleep in folding beds. The floor and walls are made of concrete, and the roof is corrugated metal. Running water is available in the home, but they have an outside latrine.