The New Orleans student, living in a center for unhoused youth, says that it’s OK to accept ‘a guiding hand’ when in needA teenager who has been unhoused for more than a year earned recognition as the valedictorian of his high school’s graduating class. Now, he is using his moment in the spotlight to say it is OK to accept “a guiding hand” when needed.“Despite where you are or the area you are in, even though it might look bad, there are moments where there will be people who will give you a guiding hand,” Elijah Hogan of New Orleans told the local NBC affiliate WDSU in remarks published Wednesday. “Take that opportunity.” Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/may/31/unhoused-teenager-named-valedictorian
Author : Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans
Publish date : 2024-05-31 13:00:05
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