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2009 Loaves and Fishes Graduate Inspires a Tough Audience
So Aziel started his speech off with personal details—about some troubling events he'd witnessed—to paint a picture, command the kids' attention. It worked. Gradually Aziel began talking about people who helped him steer clear of trouble: his parents, teachers and advisers at Loaves and Fishes. But what emerged as the most astonishing force that kept him focused on the better path? His own will and creative vision. That's why Sheehan began her article with: "No knock on Oprah Winfrey, Desmond Tutu or Joe Biden. But I recently heard a graduation speech that put all these luminaries to shame." Read Sheehan's News & Observer article and discover more of what inspired those fifth graders, and how students like Aziel continue to inspire us at Loaves and Fishes. |
Shop Harris Teeter to Support Loaves and Fishes Thanks to the "Harris Teeter Together in Education" program, you can continue giving to Loaves and Fishes for the 2009-2010 school year just by shopping for groceries. Ask the cashier to link your VIC card to our program account code 5587. We'll receive a minimum of 2% of the total cost of your Harris Teeter brand purchases! Those brands are*:
 Harris Teeter does not charge Loaves and Fishes or you for participating in the "Together in Education" program. Plus you still receive all of your VIC card savings. Just remember to link your card to Loaves and Fishes once every school year. Our code is 5587!
*According to the Harris Teeter Web site, "Random weighted or bulk items in produce, meat (except poultry), seafood, deli-bakery, or prepared foods within these brands are not included in the program." |
Before 18-year-old Aziel Faison spoke at this past school year's 'bridging' ceremony for Poe Elementary fifth graders, he knew the standard stay-in-school/out-of-trouble messages would fall flat. He told N&O writer Ruth Sheehan, who