School was never easy for Alex, English is his second language, and translated concepts were difficult to grasp. However, through his dogged determination he attended PYB every day and graduated—with both his High School Diploma and Seagle Educational Award. With his scholarship, Alex attended and graduated from the Santa Fe College Plumbing program, while maintaining full-time employment. Alex’s dedication and contagious enthusiasm helped him make bold changes in not only his life, but in the life of his young daughter.