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A youth survives turmoil on the road to valedictorian

By Megan Tench
Globe Staff / June 14, 2006

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At first glance, Shanika Bridges-King appears to embody the stereotypes of every at-risk teen. Her mother is a recovering addict, her father wasn't always around, her brother is in jail, and she has an attitude built on tough love and survival. (Full article: 746 words)

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