After finally being adopted, Keona and her sister Alyssa thought they could enjoy a forever home. Two years ago, their world was turned upside down by their adopted mom’s passing…
Month: November 2019
Courage of Living
Raven felt alone as she struggled with depression and anxiety, causing her to resort to cutting herself and substance abuse. At 17 years old, Raven struggled with self-esteem and…
Keeping the “Lights On”
“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Maya Angelou, American poet and rights activist. Highfields’ Reaching Higher after school…
Be Who You Are
At 15 years old, Ian was failing out of school due to missing over 116 days. He felt going to school was a…
Fighting Fate
What if you could change your fate? Rather than following the wrong direction, you were given a chance to change for the better. For Noah, he was on a…
Recipe for Success
Life has many challenges, but eating shouldn’t be one of them. Some students said there was a time when they didn’t know what their next meal would be, or…
Lost Love Rap
“Lost Love” Written and Performed by Timothy and Tyler Timothy’s Verse: I’ve been walking through the dark I promise I don’t know where to go, When I lost my…
“I Believe in Highfields”
Being a member of the Highfields’ Board of Directors is more than just attending meetings. For Erika Fussman, it is a completely…