Yesterday the GEAR UP program had a SUPER TREAT for the sophomore class of 2011...for those who obtained their parent's permission they were able to see the movie Freedom Writers and hear from one of the Freedom Writers in person.  Mauricio Antonio Becerra who works with Erin Gruwell from the Freedom Writers Foundation and who was characterized in the movie spoke to our students in the theatre before the movie was showed.  He did classroom presentations where he encouraged and motivated our students to stay in school and further their education even when life gets tough.  Mauricio shared some of his personal experiences during his high school years and students had the opportunity to ask questions and advice from him.  All sophomores received a free copy of the book Freedom Writers Diary and there was a book signing at lunch time.

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