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killing me. Getting closer to my senior year, stress all my housing paid for. I did what I had to do to get
became a major problem. Thoughts would run myself in this position, and no matter what, I will not
through my head daily, "What if I don't make it into give up this opportunity. I was scared, I was doubtful,
college?" "What if I just don't make the cut?" "What I didn't believe in myself at first, my dreams felt way
if I get stuck at a minimum wage job for the rest of too big to accomplish, but as I started making good
my life?" Those questions started getting to me, but decisions, I realized that no obstacle can stop you
even though I was on the verge of giving up, I never once you put your mind to it. I have Maria DeLeon
did. I pushed harder because the thought of being 30 to thank for showing me there are no limits to the
years old with a career and degree behind my name possibilities.
sounded amazing.
They ask me why I do this. I do this for my mother,
I will be attending The University of North Texas in and I WILL make her proud.
less than 8 months, with $7,000 in scholarships and

ESTACADO

Article Submitted by Gabriella Fleming

Gabriella Fleming is a senior at Estacado High School. She is a member of the National
Honor Society and stays busy in and out of school, working and doing volunteer work. Upon
graduation she plans to attend the University of North Texas and hopes to pursue a degree in
Criminal Psychology or Sports Medicine.

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