By: Israel Franco

The beginning  I was born in Lawrence, MA  In room 112 ( 112 ironically is the name of one of my favorite R&B groups)

The Franco Household as a child  My family consists of my Parents Francisco & Ana Franco and my brothers Francis and Eric  my parents have been together over thirty years.  I’m the baby of my family

 We weren’t the wealthiest family but my parents never let us struggle. Mom and dad were hard working immigrants who worked twenty five years at Gillette and Malden Mills and now are currently retired in Florida. My mom’s strong hand (and backhand) was the glue that held us together. My father’s great sense of humor and leadership helped us build a strong family bond that we still share today.

Baseball  I played baseball from age nine to age twenty. Baseball played a huge role in my childhood and teenage years. It taught me discipline and responsibility

Decisions  My high school sweetheart & I broke up.  I became a parent to a baby boy when I was 19 years old.  I continued my Hesser College and worked 3 jobs.  I obtained 2 associates degrees, Human services and Psychology.

Growing up  I reconnected with my high school sweetheart in  On July 3, 2009 we got married

My children  We have 2 children  Sedrick 10 years old  Noah 6 weeks old…. I don’t remember what the word sleep means anymore

Career Goals  I would like to obtain my Bachelors degree by the end of 2011 and obtain a Masters degree by 2013.

Hobbies  I enjoy playing basketball at a local gym.  I’m currently participating in a football fantasy league.