“One day we were driving and he said, ‘Mom, I want to help the homeless people.’ I figured he’d forget about it, so I kind of brushed it off. A month went by and he said, ‘Do you not remember what I told you? I … Continue readingHelping homeless comes natural for Oscar Jr.
“My husband had a very persistent attitude. He never wanted to give up. He always said, ‘A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.’ “We stood by that. There were days when we were tired and didn’t know how we were going to make … Continue readingPersistence pays off for coffee shop owner
He was born in Egypt, but he became a U.S. citizen and served in the military here. As a licensed counselor and director of the Veterans Center at Lee College, Ehab Mustafa has made a difference in the lives of countless veterans. Among those is … Continue readingHelping veterans deal with heavy burden
“When I started here, I met a veteran who was 100 percent disabled. About 80 percent of his disability was PTSD. Doctors had told him that his injuries and mental issues were so severe that he shouldn’t expect to be successful in school. Nobody really … Continue readingCenter offers guidance for military veterans
“I’m originally from Egypt. But ever since I was a kid, I was a big fan of American movies. My dream was always to come here one day. “When I was in my mid-20s, I had my bachelor’s degree in accounting but the job market … Continue readingEgypt native gladly serves his new country
“I’m going to college for computer science, but I make music in my free time. “When I was a sophomore in high school I just got bored one day, so I found the software online and started creating beats. They’re mostly hip-hop, R&B and rap. … Continue readingBeats creator dreams of making it big one day
“I talked my brother into leaving, to go to California. To this day, I wish I’d never done that.” Randy Fuller made this comment after the book he co-authored, “I Fought the Law,” was published in 2014. It covered the life and times of his … Continue readingDeath of Bobby Fuller still shrouded in mystery
Divya Singh is an 18-year-old Indian American who is in her senior year at IMPACT Early College High School. Her parents emigrated from India about two years before she was born. Divya discusses what it was like learning to fit in to school socially, and … Continue readingStudent finds balance in Indian, American cultures
“I’m Indian American. My parents emigrated from India after my dad found a good engineering job over here. It was about two years before I was born. “I was bilingual at a very young age. Since my parents really emphasized education, I was prepared for … Continue readingStudents celebrate diversity, cultural awareness
“I’m a senior at IMPACT Early College High School. I’ll be graduating in June with my high school diploma and my associate’s degree from Lee College. I’m interested in studying chemical engineering. For the past couple of years, I’ve been taking a lot of upper … Continue reading‘I feel like I’m more than just my grades’