Homeless student defies the odds to graduate as valedictorian - Face2Face Africa

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Homeless student defies the odds to graduate as valedictorian - Face2Face Africa

While residing in Covenant House, a homeless shelter for young people under 22 in New Orleans, Elijah Hogan graduated at the top of his class from Walter L. Cohen High School. The 19-year-old told Good Morning America, 'It's been tough and rough, had a few trips and falls down, [but] I'm alright.' He started his...

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