Four years ago, a little kid walked into my Geometry Pre-AP class as a freshman. I met his mom during open house and I spoke to her (in Spanish of course) about the importance of getting him an education. After speaking to her for some time, she asked me if I would please guide her son through his high school years...of course I said yes...That was four years ago...and the time has come...and I think too quickly for in less than a week, that same little kid (although no longer little) will be graduating #3 in his class of 487 students.
That's my boy Jorge. And he's just a great kid. And even though he's not my son, he knows I love him as one. He's truly my OTHER pride and joy (aside from Christopher of course). He's a humble kiddo who doesn't like to show off his accomplishments... but there's one particular accomplishment that cannot be overlooked: He's the receipient of the BILL GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP (which pays all of his schooling through his PhD or MD whichever he chooses).
Jorge will be the first one in his family to attend college. He has chosen to go to Wabash University and major in Biology since he wants to study medicine... I don't like to think about that day in August, but I know that seeing him graduate next week will for sure bring tears to my eyes...tears of pride and joy but at the same time, tears of sadness at the realization that my little boy is no longer a boy...he's already a young adult who will soon face a very different world that he's never seen...
May God bless you always my boy...
9 comments:
incredible story and awesome photos! you must be one special teacher-my hat is off to you! teachers make all the difference.
on behalf of Jorge and all your other students, thank you.
What an awesome story! I have chills:) That is just awesome!!
That first pic is fabulous! I love the conversion, the lighting and the sentiment. Will you be my kids' teacher when they grow up? Pretty please with cherries on top!!
OMG I got goosebumps reading your journaling! What an awesome story, you must be a proud teacher! Don't you just love happy endings?
I love the journaling and the pictures are outstanding!
Wow. That is so cool. Your passion for your kids is incredible, especially for this young man. Incredible pictures, too.
What a sweet tribute an increible young man. Fabulous photos of him, really great!
that is an amazing story.. i can imagine how proud you are of him.. these are great shots too.. i love depth of field and these are great...
I just wanted to say what a great story about Jorge. Thank goodness for teachers like you. You are an inspiration to all for your commitment. Yea Jorge for his hard work. Fantastic.
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