Letty Fonseca

February 19, 2008 - 9:35 PM

Letty Fonseca, 20, of Yuba City, is an instructor in an after-school program at West Walton Elementary School in Yuba City.
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Letty Fonseca, 20, of Yuba City, is an instructor in an after-school program at West Walton Elementary School in Yuba City.

• Name: Letty Fonseca

• Age: 20

• Family: Mother, Catherine; father, Ruben;younger sisters, Brianna and Faith

• City of residence: Yuba City

• Occupation: Instructor in an after-school program at West Walton Elementary

• What keeps you in the Yuba-Sutter area? My family

• What is the closest you've been to a famous person? Matt LeBlanc at the premiere of "Lost in Space," the feature film, in 1998

• If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? To master a foreign language and, of course, world peace

• Favorite musical group/artist: I don't recall ever having a favorite musical group. I like all kinds of music. Music is an amazing way to carry a message.

• Favorite sports team: My dad would be upset if I didn't say the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Whom do you most admire and why? Jesus Christ, my example of love and hope in making the most ofthis life

• Tell us about a life-changing experience: Being adopted by an amazing family

• What was your first job? I was a cashier at the local K-Mart.

• How would you describe yourself? Fun and energetic with an unusually contagious laugh

• What are your favorite places to go in Yuba-Sutter/Mid-Valley/Sacramento area? Calvary Christian Center in Yuba City, and anywhere that Iam able tosupport my love for music.

• What are some of your fondest memories? Growing up with some of the coolest kids in Yuba-Sutter and meeting amazing faces while away at college in the Bay Area

• What are your favorite foods? I'm not a picky eater, but I enjoy ethnic foods.

• If you were in charge, what would you change about the community? More activities for the youth and young adults ofour community. And a Del Taco would be nice.

• Favorite movie: "The Wedding Planner"

• What is your worst fear? I won't lie — being single forever.