Inspiring Profiles of Valedictorians
* At last! Good news in the local paper.
I’m referring, of course, to the eight wonderful profiles of Valley valedictorians, which appeared on May 31. The stories were compelling and inspiring, each in its own way, and captured the essence of the American Dream. From Addis Ababa to Sylmar, from Ahmedabad to Canoga Park, from Nha Tran to Granada Hills, from Zacatecas to Verdugo Hills, these young people drawing support from their families, overcame obstacles and settled for nothing less than the best.
As we each wrestle with the pressure of an increasingly diverse population, let the remarkable achievements of these Valley youngsters remind us of the generations of immigrants who came to this country, determined to succeed and who did. Thanks, L.A. Times, for letting us share in their accomplishments.
JOY PICUS
Woodland Hills
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