Angel Jose Corominal Ramos

9^th grade student

Angel is a student in 9^th grade at our junior high school.  He is tall, fair-skinned, brown-eyed, responsible, kind and shy. He is a young man who did not like to participate in class because he was afraid of what others might think of him.  He also did not like to ask questions about what he did not understand because at elementary school he had difficulty expressing himself in front of his teachers.

In preparation for 9^th grade graduation in October, 2021, Gloria, principal at our school, told Angel he would have the honor of carrying the flag at graduation because of his excellent academic performance.

Upon hearing this news Angel was very excited because this was one of his goals at the beginning of the school year (in Guatemala school runs from January to October).

Then Angel commented “I could not believe this because I already had a bad experience in 7^th grade at another school.  My teacher told me I was the flag bearer and the next day the teacher told me it was a mistake.”  From that time on Angel lost confidence in himself and his teachers.

By the end of this school year Angel was able to express himself without any difficulties.  Our teachers created a pleasant atmosphere in each classroom and maintained a good relationship with each student.

Submitted by Gloria Isabel Guerra Ordon

Hombres y Mujeres en Accion

Junior High School

San Martin, Jilotepeque

November 23, 2021

Left: Angel proudly displaying his

9^th grade diploma on graduation

day, October 24, 2021. At graduation

Angel said “Carrying the flag is an

an unbelievable honor for

me”.