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“Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in shaping the jolly character we know today. Before 1931, there were many different depictions of Santa Claus around the world, including a tall gaunt man and an elf —there was even a scary Claus.”- Coca-Cola Company

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Mariana Castillo is a junior in many extracurricular activities such as TAFE, FBLA, UIL, NHS, the Chess Club, Psi-Alpha, Student Government, and Mu-Alpha-Theta. She has won awards such as the journalism Gold Key in Region-at-Large South Writing under the Scholastic Art and Writing awards. She is also in the dual enrollment program to complete her Criminal Justice Associate's degree. Castillo is following the law path as she aspires to soon become a Supreme Court justice. She hopes to become a great leader to help her community.