"Ethiopian native gives students pep talk on life"
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By John Maes | Chicago Tribune | December 13, 2000

"Have respect for one another, ex-refugee tells ME students
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By Deborah Hochstettler | The Pioneer Press (Glenview, Illinois) | December 21, 2000
Article on talk the author gave to local high school students

"Refugee All-Star"
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By Jessica S. Zdeb | Fifteen Minutes | March 8, 2001

"Tragedy catalyst for success story"
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By LeAnn Spencer | Chicago Tribune | May 2, 2001

"Wheaton North grad's book shares his tale of triumph"
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By Victoria Pierce | Daily Herald (suburban Chicago newspaper) | January 29, 2001