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by
Melanie
Hemry
r the
Love f Learning
Millicent had once been among
them. Although both of her parents
desired a higher education, neither
had the opportunity. Her father, a
retired policeman, and her mother,
a homemaker and seamstress, had
made it their goal to educate all six
of their children.
Millicent remembered how
she and her siblings teased their
father: "Of course you should get a
diploma! You read all of our books!"
He had, too. He'd devoured their
textbooks and assigned reading, all
for the love of learning.
After school that day, Millicent
made her way to Lumley Beach. She
had a lot of thinking to do. What
better place to do it than strolling
along the boardwalk? She listened
as the birds chirped, felt the ocean
breeze on her face, and watched
fi shing boats heading for shore.
Millicent's life had been good
MILLICENT MACAULEY
EXPLAINED THE UPCOMING ASSIGNMENT TO HER HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE. SHE WATCHED THEIR
FACES AS THEY ASKED QUESTIONS. IN A COUNTRY WHERE
SCHOOL WASN'T FREE, THESE WERE THE FORTUNATE CHILDREN
WHOSE PARENTS MADE SACRIFICES TO GET THEM EDUCATED.
