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    Ivan Garcia was a 30-year-old student at Northern New Mexico College who had recently been released from prison after serving 10 years for murder. He excelled in his first summer semester and enrolled for the fall, but was shot and killed just two days before classes started. His English professor was moved by his dedication to his education and potential for transformation. She shared an unfinished essay he had written for class, in which he reflected on his struggles and goals of pursuing an education.

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    Ivan Garcia was a 30-year-old student at Northern New Mexico College who had recently been released from prison after serving 10 years for murder. He excelled in his first summer semester and enrolled for the fall, but was shot and killed just two days before classes started. His English professor was moved by his dedication to his education and potential for transformation. She shared an unfinished essay he had written for class, in which he reflected on his struggles and goals of pursuing an education.

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    Qruwkhuqqhzvrfwrehu SDJH:) Uhhgrpwhoovxvderxwwkhrssuhvvlrqzklfkkhdqg

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    Ivan Garcia was a 30-year-old student at Northern New Mexico College who had recently been released from prison after serving 10 years for murder. He excelled in his first summer semester and enrolled for the fall, but was shot and killed just two days before classes started. His English professor was moved by his dedication to his education and potential for transformation. She shared an unfinished essay he had written for class, in which he reflected on his struggles and goals of pursuing an education.

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