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Alicia Estrella, daughter of the famous minor-league baseball player Roberto Estrella, born in Tijuana, Mexico. Her mother, also named Alicia Estrella, is a prestigious interior decorator who made a name for her self while building up her own business in re-upholstery and custom drapery. Roberto and Alicia both immigrants settled in Moreno Valley in 1989 after living in West Covina for 8 years. Since then her parents are proud Citizens of the U.S. Alicia currently lives in Moreno Valley where she attends Cal State University, a college known to Criminal Justice students who make a career in reputable law firms in the nation. Alicia graduated at the top of her class at her Community College. She is one of the few student to attend Cal State to graduate with a BC degree in the least amount of time; 5 quarters. She credits her parents for supporting her through her life long journey.

Alicia Estrella is also the first female to add the Jr. prefix to her name legally to avoid confusion since her and her mother share the same name. a prefix usually reserved for the males in a family.

Early Life. Alicia Estrella was very active as a child. Her parents enrolled her in Catechism at an early age and she finally confirmed as a practicing catholic as a High School student. She was active in her church and attended youth group frequently. Her first language was spanish but she picked up the English language rather quickly. She participated in alot of after shool activities and was chosen to participate in the "Traveling Elementary to High School" shows because of her High-Spiritedness. She became an Aunt for the first time at age 11.

Education. Alicia attended 2 different Elementary schools. Valinda in West Covina (Los Angeles County) up until 1989 when her growing family picked up and moved to Moreno Valley. She also attended Hidden Springs in Moreno Valley Ca. (Riverside County). Alicia struggled a bit during High School with the typical burdens of a teenage social life but managed to graduate with her class (1999).

College Life. Alicia Estrella attended Riverside Community College soon after graduating High School. She transferred to Cal State San Bernardino where she was active in the Criminal Justice program. She graduated with Honors and was one of the first students, amongst a few others, for graduating from a 4-Year University in merely 5 quarters. During her academic stay she became involved in the University Bulletin for the Department of Social and Behavioral Arts (The Delinquent Coyote) where she submitted a few articles and established a name for herself in the Scholarly Journal directory. Alicia is also an active member of the Criminal Justice Club. A club where fellow criminal justice students get together and mingle and discuss current Criminal Justice topics. It is also a club that is active in the community; including soup kitchens other community services and Special Events.

Career You could now find Alicia Estrella teaching as a K-12 Teacher at the MVUSD. In a recent interview, she stated that even though she didn't follow a career in her major she is very satisfied with her career change. "I just couldn't see myself working with the scum of the Earth for the rest of my life." She also stated that even before finishing her Bachelor Degree requirements she contemplated changing her major but she realized that because she has a bonafide passion for Criminal Law she was eager to graduate with a degree that she worked so hard to achieve. Her teaching Career began when she started as a P.S.S. Teacher in the district. "I knew I wanted to become a teacher the second I stepped into a classroom."

Alicia Estrella is also a Movie Extra. In a recent interview she wanted to make it clear that she is not trying to become a movie star. She simply enjoys the work environment and is always looking to expand her resume with something other than "work."

Social Life Alicia Estrella regards herself as a social person but not neccesarily a social butterfly. She chose her friends wisely and is happy with the set of friends she has to show for today. In her interview she stated, "I believe that you don't realize who your real friends are until after High School." A handful of friends is all I ever needed. " I call my friends my High School Sweethearts."

Love Life. Alicia Estrella found true love when she met the love of her life Omar. (Last name witheld). They were only 18 years old when they met and they have been inseperable ever since. Alicia stated she never wanted to be that clingy, over-possesive girlfriend and thats why she prides herself on being a great girlfriend and having a lasting and healthy relationship. "I wanted to make sure that we didnt lose ourselves." She credits Omar for all the wonderful things she has to show for herself including her passion for life. Alicia And Omar do plan to marry in the near future. "I kind of though that marriage was over rated." "Thats why I want to get married when we are both ready and not when society thought we should get married." Alicia is very proud that she has two great marriages to look up to. Her Parents and Omars Parents. She believes that a major reason why they have made it last while others dont is because of how secure they ar in their relationship. Alicia believes that every relationship can't survive on "love" by itself. A ring on a finger does not guarantee happiness. "but I do believe it can sustain itself by simply having a sense of humor. You can't have a functional and healthy relationsip with out a sense of humor. You have to be able to laugh at yourself." "No one can make me laugh the way Omar does."

stay tuned for part II