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Seeking their Higher Purpose, the REPRESENT summer class completes its 8-week program today, July 28th, in literacy, visual symbology, personal finances, and job success.
While each of the five students will continue their studies in August at MCC-Penn Valley community college, their career goals vary widely:
Daniel’s plans include studying nutrition at Penn Valley and earning a personal training certificate.
Damika aims to become a registered nurse helping Alzheimer’s patients.
DeVonte, who will first complete the HiSET program, is interested in studying acting and wrestling.
Susannah plans to study voice and theatre at UMKC after completing her Associate Degree at Penn Valley.
Vyolla’s goal is to transfer to Stephens College after Penn Valley to study fashion design.
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Each REPRESENT student will meet with individual mentors on a regular basis as they undertake their next chapter in reaching their dreams.
As is his tradition, Instructor Phil Denver taught from the following poem, which never fails to arouse empathy:
Dreams By Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
We wish these five Star Students the very best success in achieving their dreams! To learn more, visit literacykc.org or call (816)333-9332.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
