Eagles Breakaway

About the Site

My high school principal took the time to tell us this story at the final school assembly that year.

There was once a chick that lived in a backyard with many other chicks; he was just a ‘backyard chicken’. He would often stay at his position in the backyard and look up at the eagles that would fly over the backyard, wishing that he too could go that high. It seemed great and majestic so high up but of course he could not fly and so he would never be able to see and soar as the eagles did. Well, sadly the chick grew and died, having never soared. The saddest part was that, in fact, this chick was an eaglet in the midst of many backyard chicks. But he never knew. He looked around at what and who he saw and decided that he should never fly because surely it would never be possible if everything around him dictated that he couldn't.

Thanks for stopping by this brand new website, set up as an online community for young people to share their stories of how education is changing their lives, and the risks they have taken and obstacles they have overcome to get where they are today. The site is most definitely still under construction, so keep your hard hat on, but feel free to take a look around. The Stories section is growing weekly with new inspirational stories from around the world, telling of the challenges and subsequent achievements experienced by young people today. We hope you enjoy the site, but one last thing - do take a visit to our Guestbook and let us know your comments!

Thank you...

• To God for His love, salvation, mercy and forgiveness and to my mom for all the sacrifices only we can understand.
• Muchísimas Gracias to Childnet Academy for giving my mere concept a chance. I must say that you guys do so well at making everyone feel welcome and comfortable and making children know that their voices and opinions are important and powerful!
• Mr. Xenonic / Rob Wright, lol. Cheers and eternal gratitude matey for your willingness and hard work in getting the site up.
• To all who shared their stories, especially Mimi and Rod who were so agreeable and prompt.
• To Kris and Trang and all friends who supported.
• To my many ambitious Jamaican friends and the Jamaican Batesies for reminding me ever-so-often how real warriors approach life.
• To Sister Mary Catherine, Dr.Minott, Miss Blake, Miss Hunter, Winston, Aunt Marcia, Aunt Ludia, Aunt Jennifer and the many other bridges I can't name.
• To Paul of Turtle Island for allowing me to use your photos...
• ...and thank YOU for stopping by!