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A reason why I asked them to visit us is because I've actually

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been a part of the Western Oregon family, twice.  

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Wolfie! (cheers)

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Western has played a very fundamental part in my growth as

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somebody who pursued college after high school and

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somebody who pursued a career in education. 

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I know I've shared it with you before but I want to remind you.

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My family was not highly educated. 

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I was the first person to go to college.  

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When I graduated high school and I was accepted to Western Oregon

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and I was able to go on a get my bachelor's degree. 

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The fact that I could return and get my master's degree means more to me

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than I think I'll ever be able to explain to you guys in our year together. 

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This is the 8th grad AVID elective class at Walker Middle School.

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