Apr 11, 2017
My name is Jordan Olea and I am a 7th grader at Paredes Middle School. Like all students in Breakthrough, I will be the first generation in my family to graduate from college. I remember years ago when my older sister Maria brought home a brochure about this program...
Apr 11, 2017
I remember my teacher telling me about an information session for this thing called Breakthrough. And since there was going to be food and all of my friends were going, I went. I had no idea that day would change my life. It was the first time anyone had ever talked...
Apr 11, 2017
I am a 10th grader at Austin High School. I have been a Breakthrough student for the past four years, ever since I was a 6th grader at Zavala elementary. I am glad to be here to talk to you. When I was young, all I ever wanted to do was play sports. I started when I...
Apr 11, 2017
I would like to begin by introducing the two people who gave me my origins, Rosario and Eufracio Reyes, my parents. They have been an inspiration to me my whole life. My parents come from very humble beginnings. They did not speak English when they came to this...
Apr 11, 2017
My story begins when I was only 3 years old. My mom moved my sister and me away from an unsupportive family in Massachusetts to live in Austin. We had no contacts, no money, and no place to live. My mom was so strong! After moving between shelters and housing...
