"When I look at my school, I see a place that's supposed to be filled with underachievers, but has a whole lot of students who can and will prove the statistics wrong."
-neighborhood youth

"When I look at my school, I see students that have growing pains and a few teachers who are dedicated enough to help heal them."
-high school student

"My goals in high school are to be serious, hardworking and humble. I'm going to try my hardest and be a success."
-neighborhood youth

"Gotta get this education while it's still free."
-high school student

"When I look at my school, I see students wanting to learn more, but worrying about impressing their friends so they tend not to do as well as they can."
-high school student

"When I look at my school, I see shining futures, mistaken dreams, messed up lives and feelings that are broadcasted every day."
-neighborhood youth

"Education gives you a sense of your own skills and self worth. With the right educational values, we will rebuild this neighborhood."
-community leader

"If you want to excel in this world
STAND UP, STAND UP, STAND UP!
Believe you can be anything you want."
-Reverend Leon Sullivan
quoted on Book of Hopes and Fears