January
29, 2008
'Freedom Writer' Brings Message to Oakton
Manuel Scott, whose story is featured in the 2007 film, Freedom Writers, brings his message of sacrifice, hope and love to Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, at 2 p.m., Feb. 21. This lecture is free and open to the public.
At age 14, Scott dropped out of school and turned to drugs and alcohol, which led to involvement in criminal activities. Through hard work and dedication, he went on to earn degrees from the University of California at Berkley and Trinity International University.
Today, Manuel travels the world speaking at colleges, high schools, and religious institutions inspiring others via his own life experiences. He is a contributor to The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them. The book is comprised of essays by students from Long Beach, California, who wrote about the troubles of their past, present and future.
Scott's presentation at Oakton is sponsored by the Board of Student Affairs.
For more information, call the Office of College Advancement at 847-635-1806.
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