Move helps open his eyes to different cultures
“When I came down here from Cincinnati it was the first time I’d been to Texas, and it was a big adjustment for me. “The North and the South, they’re totally different environments. For one thing,...
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College student hopes to make his parents proud
“We’re cousins. We don’t really get to hang out much because I’m going to college and I work a lot as an assistant general manager of a restaurant. “Trying to balance school and work is a...
Education focus means study, study, study
“I’m a sophomore at IMPACT Early College High School. I just want better for myself and for my family, and I think this is a good opportunity. I hope to pursue chemical engineering. I like science...
‘Professional student’ never stops learning
“I’m a professional student. I’m 61, and I never quit learning. I’m kind of semiretired now. But instead of sitting around doing nothing, when it’s time for me to learn something and I can’t get it...
Custodian encourages students to stay in school
“I’ve worked as a custodian at Robert E. Lee High School for 19 years. Some people may think we don’t do much besides cleaning, but a lot of us take time to offer advice and encourage...
Vietnamese immigrants looking for better lives
“I moved here from Mississippi for work and better schools for my kids. I really like the schools here and feel they will give my kids a better foundation for college and to enjoy productive lives...
‘It’s all about mind, body and soul every day’
“We have three kids. This one plays football, baseball and does Brazillian jiu-jitsu. “We require them to do a physical activity of some kind to try to stay fit. It’s all about mind, body and soul...
Despite life’s challenges, he earned his diploma
“I stopped going to school before I graduated so I could work full time and because I was already going to start a family. When my sister graduated I was like, ‘Well, maybe I could have...
