Dreaming in the U.S.A.

From Mother Jones, "Dreaming in the U.S.A.":

By most logical and statistical measures, Mission High School senior Jakob Lee* shouldn't be a success story. Jakob is an undocumented student who lives with the daily threat of deportation. He is not allowed to legally work or drive in this country. His parents rejected him after he came out as gay. When he first landed at Mission High school in 2007, he didn't speak any English or know anyone at the school. So how did this kid wind up with acceptance letters from 13 colleges and gold medals from several citywide wrestling tournaments? (full article)