2 In the winter of 2002 they made plans to cross the border. With only a long-sleeved shirt, cans of food on her back and a gallon-jug of water in her hands, she began the three-day trek into the U.S.
Inspiration
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1 The day I walked in to my high school biology class for the first time, I never imagined it would be the moment I met the most influential woman in my life....
The Bonnie Hansen School
1 My grandmother, whom we called “Mami,” was an incredibly strong woman and greatly influenced my life...We used to go to the senior center on weekdays, and at home we used to read together and help each other learn English.