Believing That You Can Believing That You Can
The first year I passed the first grade and I got my
certificate. I could read something. I was so happy and I
took a video that day. When I went to the store or
somewhere else I could read the street signs. Now I can
talk to my boss of work and my partners in English without
having problems with the English language. Thanks to God
and the people who do their best to have this beautiful
program. I love and appreciate this school so I am very
proud of my teachers that teach so well. Now I am thinking
to improve my English and get my GED. When I finish the
GED my plan is go to college and study to be a policeman.
May God always bless this nation and heal our land.
Bilzon Avila is a student at Dunbar Community School.
Personal Story
My name is Brittany. I am sixteen years old. Even
though I am so young, I have been through a lot. I have
been in an out foster care my whole life. When I wasn’t in
a foster home, I was tossed from family member to family
member. My parents did a lot of drugs. They were not
really fit to be parents. Together, they had three kids. They
didn’t really take care of any of us. Of course, I still love
them; they are my parents! At age 14, I became interested in
drugs and boys. One month after turning 14, I became
sexually active. Five months after that, I became pregnant
with my first child. At age 15 on September 8, 2012, I gave
birth to my son Joseph. From that day and for the rest of my
life, he will be my inspiration. I am going to be the best
mother a child could ever have. I will be nothing like my
family. I am going to strive for the best. I came from the
bottom, but I will make it to the top! I will be a good role
model for him and nothing less. Just because you fall down
doesn’t mean you can’t get up and try again!
Brittany Postell is a student at Dunbar Community School
Happy At Last
My name is Bu Nga Deeyoo. I am from Thailand. I
came to Key West in 2006 with my husband whom I met in
Thailand. He was on vacation in my country and was