On June 8, Pilar Diaz Bombino, a Cuban immigrant and Watts resident, became a citizen of the United States. On June 9, she graduated from Jordan High School in Watts and delivered an inspirational commencement address. The siblings “always said, ‘You raised us like we were soldiers,’” Bombino told me a few days ago outside the family’s home at the Imperial Courts housing projects in Watts. Like I can’t move.”Pilar said she got good grades when she started high school, but she didn’t feel particularly motivated. Principal Cerda — who told me eight Jordan students got into UC campuses this year — said Jordan is helping her figure it all out.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2021 12:00 UTC