"Now I feel much better, I've found my goal. I hope to earn a paraprofessional certificate through my efforts and then step by step become a civil rights lawyer like Susan!" The young girl, about seventeen or eighteen, standing in the bright reception room, ended her speech with this sentence, and applause immediately erupted.
"Thank you, thank you Paris, for a great speech." Adrian, sitting at the head of the table, also stood up and applauded, "I must say, today's gathering was a success. You have all found your goals, and I hope you continue to work hard in the days ahead to achieve your dreams."
Applause sounded again, and then the young people present began to bustle about, some leaving quickly, some staying to chat a bit longer with Adrian, and some asking Natalie for autographs.
