By Kim at March 22, 2009 | 2:32 pm | 7 Comments
Our High Achiever for this week is Linda of Newport News Virginia. She has been selected due to her wonderful attitude and her strong commitment to succeed despite her circumstances.
Linda is a resilient and high spirited high school sophomore with a heart of gold surrounded by a strong impenetrable protective covering. I have had the opportunity to spend time
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By Kim at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment
“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down
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