De niña, Jazmine T. hallaba inspiración entre las páginas de sus libros de aventura y fantasía que la cautivaban con las misiones de los personajes. Hoy, está a punto de embarcarse en su propia aventura, pues su próximo capítulo la llevará de Sunset High School a Barnard College en Nueva York con beca completa. Jazmine, criado en México, recurría a los libros cuando se sentía sola luego de mudarse a Dallas a vivir con su tía, lejos de sus padres. Además de darle consuelo, los libros sirvieron como herramienta para aprender inglés. “Los libros me dieron la pasión y la…
Author: Anastasia Reed-Jones
Growing up, Jazmine T. found inspiration in the pages of fantasy and adventure books, immersing herself in the characters’ quests. Now, she’s about to embark on her own exciting journey, with her next chapter taking her from Sunset High School to Barnard College in New York City on a full-ride scholarship. Raised in Mexico, Jazmine turned to books when she felt alone after moving to Dallas to live with her aunt, away from her parents. Not only did books provide comfort, but they also served as a tool for learning English. “Books gave me the passion and motivation to stay…
“Welcome to the Royce West Leadership Academy.” A soft-spoken middle school student greeted Sen. Royce West with these words as he arrived at the renaming ceremony held in his honor. For West, it was a touching realization marking the significance of hearing a student address the school in his honor for the first time. “This moment is not lost on me and I understand the significance of this day,” said West, reflecting on the impact of the day. Surrounded by students, elected officials, and community members, the Royce West Leadership Academy was officially unveiled on Feb. 20, signifying the senator’s…