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One student that benefited from the class was Francisco Javier. Francisco wrote two letters to his mother explaining how he feels and appreciates her. In one of his letters he said, “You know what, Mom? When you lecture or counsel me, even though it doesn’t seem like I’m listening, your words stay in my mind. When I go to bed, I reflect on them. I know you think I don’t appreciate everything you’ve done for me, but it’s the opposite.”(96) Even though he never sent either of his letters to his mom, he shared his love and appreciatioTaft Shooter Who Opened Fire at Taft Union
High School in California to be tried as an Adult “Taft shooter who opened fire and Taft Union High School in California to be tried as an adult” By an unknown author, was published by NYdailynews.com on 11 March 2014; officials say Oliver should be tried as an adult because he allegedly harmed another classmate with a gun. Bryan Oliver was a 16 year old in high school. Was also being bullied for having; red hair, freckles, and glasses. People said that Oliver was misunderstood, he was a nice kid and don’t know why anyone would pick on him. Instead of getting charged as a juvenile, courts sentenced him with 32 years to life. nTaft Shooter Who Opened Fire at Taft Union
High School in California to be tried as an Adult “Taft shooter who opened fire and Taft Union High School in California to be tried as an adult” By an unknown author, was published by NYdailynews.com on 11 March 2014; officials say Oliver should be tried as an adult because he allegedly harmed another classmate with a gun. Bryan Oliver was a 16 year old in high school. Was also being bullied for having; red hair, freckles, and glasses. People said that Oliver was misunderstood, he was a nice kid and don’t know why anyone would pick on him. Instead of getting charged as a juvenile, courts sentenced him with 32 years to life.
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