Ken came to Portland from Burundi in late December 2016 as a sophomore in high school. He learned English very quickly and took rigorous courses at Deering High School where he distinguished himself academically.
With the help of his school's program called Make It Happen! Ken was able to find his way through the maze of college applications and will attend Connecticut College in the fall.
Beyond his school work, his job as a cashier at a local grocery store, and volunteering at the homeless shelter, Ken also was accepted into the selective year-long program at The Telling Room. The Young Writers and Leaders Program fosters written and spoken expression. Through this experience Ken learned to speak publicly, share his creative works openly and he became published, all before graduating from high school.
Music: Canco Hamisi sings "Ewe Burundi"
With the help of his school's program called Make It Happen! Ken was able to find his way through the maze of college applications and will attend Connecticut College in the fall.
Beyond his school work, his job as a cashier at a local grocery store, and volunteering at the homeless shelter, Ken also was accepted into the selective year-long program at The Telling Room. The Young Writers and Leaders Program fosters written and spoken expression. Through this experience Ken learned to speak publicly, share his creative works openly and he became published, all before graduating from high school.
Music: Canco Hamisi sings "Ewe Burundi"
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