Tag: San Juana Garcia

Garcia overcomes obstacles to earn San Benito News Scholarship

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Growing up in the Valley can be difficult for many. Known nationally as one of the poorest areas to reside, it is a struggle for many to achieve success in life. While many individuals in poverty might concede in the face of adversity, there are those who fight …

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CONSIDER THIS: Living and graduating without regret

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com When I was 18, my top priority was getting a part-time job so I could save up enough money to purchase the entire Led Zeppelin, Beatles and U2 discographies. This was life. Nothing interrupted me from obtaining this goal. And so after graduating from San Benito High School (Class …

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