<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/stories/2021/pbsc-grad-shares-story-of-perseverance.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><category>People</category><pubDate>05/12/2021 02:24:49 PM</pubDate><title>PBSC grad shares story of perseverance</title><intro>Jean Louis, who was diagnosed with a speech disability in elementary school, is among Palm Beach State College’s more than 2,600 spring graduates, and he plans to participate in Grad Walk to celebrate his achievement. Earning his Associate in Arts degree with a 3.7 grade point average represents the power of hard work, perseverance and a strong support system.</intro><author>Tabatha McDonald</author><author-link>#</author-link><imageSrc><img src="/images/2021/Jean.jpg" alt="Jean-Louis Fadino"/></imageSrc><video/></item>