NO EXCUSES TEENS WHO HAVE OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE

STORY BY EMILY TOMAN | PHOTOS BY DANNY FULGENCIO

Growing up, earning good grades, pursuing a talent and gaining college acceptance is tough, but imagine doing so in the face of rocky life transitions, family separation or an incurable disability. Complicated circumstances can become an excuse for teens to escape down a destructive path. For a few Preston Hollow high school seniors who will graduate this month, however, challenges are reasons to strive for a better future. Their determination and support from teachers, friends and family have driven them to succeed.