From Homeless to Harvard, Houston Teen Valedictorian Makes It to Ivy League University

From Homeless to Harvard, Houston Teen Valedictorian Makes It to Ivy League University
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Isabel van Brugen
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A high school student from Houston who was once homeless has been accepted to Harvard after he graduated as valedictorian and earned the highest marks in his class at Energy Institute High School.

Derrick Ngo, 18, who grew up without his parents by his side most of his life, found himself homeless at the age of 17, and has faced countless challenges to get to where he is today.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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