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« Cape Cod lighthouse thought destroyed found in Calif. | Today | State: R.I. high school grad rate lower than thought » June 4, 2008Graduation ceremony for English learnersWhen Alemy Mondestin came to the United States from Haiti, he realized he’d have to go back to school to be able to get a job in the field he had worked in back home -- civil engineering. So when he arrived in Rhode Island, he worked outside of his field, took English classes and volunteered at the Genesis Center in Providence. He will earn his (second) civil engineering degree next year, and hopes to again work in his chosen field. Today Modestin will receive the Genesis Center Graduate and Independent Man award, and he’ll deliver the commencement speech for this year’s English for Speakers of Other Languages graduating class. Today’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Providence. The event is free and open to the public. Posted by Brandie Jefferson Commentsm | June 4, 2008 10:23 AM link I agree with the other comment. He wasnt looking for a handout or easy way out. He worked hard to learn the languge of the country to better himself. I applaud you and hope others follow. Great job Proud | June 4, 2008 11:27 AM link Congratulations to Alemy Mondestin. He is what the American 'dream' represents. If more people would do that there wouldn't be so many contrite people. Kristen | June 4, 2008 12:47 PM link These are the people we welcome, not the ones that make us "Press 1 For English". Henry | June 4, 2008 1:13 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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If everyone trying to come and live in our country and demanding the use of our resources followed Mondestin's lead, we would not have an immigrant problem, and everyone in our country would speak ENGLISH as their primary language! Good for Alemy, welcome to America.