My name is Nick Caruso of Venice High School in Los Angeles, California. I was adopted at three months old and I live with my step mom and my father who adopted me. I have gone through many hardships in my life, but I have been blessed to have a family who has taken care of me and shown me the value of hard work, education, and the seven pillars of character. I have many goals that I strive for every day and I have achieved a lot of those goals. My biggest goal, which I have not achieved yet, is receiving a basketball scholarship. Through this I can receive a good education, build strong relationships and most importantly, do what I love. Ultimately I want to be successful and I believe working hard on and off the court can lead me to that goal. I am trying to take that next step into the world doing what I love the most, which is playing basketball.