THE DWIGHT SCOTT STORY …
Raised by a single father in a dilapidated, wooden house with no indoor plumbing, Dwight Scott never dreamed that one day he would be graduating from the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, listening to President Barack Obama deliver the commencement address.
Often regarded as the prodigal son Dwight had his fare share of rebelliousness, personal changes and the sure will to excel. During high school he was revered as the ‘trouble maker’ a common term oftenly misused even if your current circumstances does not dictate your socio-economic up bringing or psychology. Notwithstanding, this is the story of how one person can change the life of an individual who becomes the epitome of tremendous success.
The enigmatic alumnus speaks volume to the tenacity and share determination of what is the harsh realities of certain circumstances. The Dinthill Technical High School continues to unearth great men and women who is equipped to make their contribution to the development of our society. We are extremely proud of Dwight’s achievements and wish that he continues to do great exploits in building the brand “Facta Non Verba”.
Impacting Lives …
Scott’s story is one of tremendous grit and determination of which he identified to be the bedrock of his development. “Dinthill Technical High School is the best high school in the world,” he said definitively, “because it changed my life”. Scott said he was a “bad bwoy” at school, misbehaving, constantly getting into fights with students and even teachers. He said he would have been expelled had it not been for then principal Joyce McKenzie. “Joyce McKenzie, who I now call mum, pretty much changed my life because she gave me a second chance. She said I was a bright and kind-hearted, future leader, who needed love. Along with Dr. Loveda Jones, Stephen Hyatt, Mrs H. Walters and Mrs Sinclair, they all poured so much into me and when I didn’t believe in myself, they loaned me their belief systems. They loved me, fed me, gave me a place to live when I needed one, and I am grateful for the second chance they gave me,” he said. A life which is completely transformed to be one which describes the true ‘Facta Non Verba man’.
See full story- Published: Sunday | July 16, 2017 | by :Natalia Oh all rights reserved.
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