This young man from Senegal learned English in a year and has now received his degree from a community college. Now he will go on to university and probably will be doing good things in a few years. Congratulations to him. - - Donna Poisl
By DIANNE SOLÍS / The Dallas Morning News
Draped in a black gown with a gold sash, Mamadou Diallo took the podium like a pro at graduation ceremonies for Brookhaven College last month.
The Senegalese immigrant student came to the U.S. on an education visa three years ago, learned English in one year, earned membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, and racked up a 4.0 grade-point average at the Farmers Branch community college.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
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