Abner Gutierrez at 20 years of age is our oldest student in the morning session. He lives with his mother and two out of the six of his siblings. He is not only the oldest, but the tallest and the most quiet of the students. He discontinued school in his 11th year.
He has worked some in the past as a "helper" in construction. He really seems to enjoy the math that he has learned in our school. As you can see in the picture, he volunteered to work on some fractions for the benefit of the others. He thinks math and fractions help him to refine his skills in measuring. So far, he said, he likes everything that has to do with carpentry. He is more meticulous in his work than the other students which is not surprising to us.
He likes basketball, watching TV and being with friends. He was quick to add "healthy fun" with his friends.
I mentioned that he is very quiet and is comfortable in his own space, which he has claimed for himself in the window area of the building. Abner is a very dedicated young man, serious about his relationship with the Lord and serious in his quest to carve out a future for himself.
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