A college student from California who was living and studying in his truck overcame the odds when he not only graduated at the top of his class but also became the class speaker at the virtual commencement ceremony. On May 20, David Leon, 25, earned his associate degree in business administration from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. Leon, who grew up in Upland and excelled in academics and sports during high school, was faced with a difficult choice in 2017 when his parents faced housing issues and decided to move away from the Inland Valley area. A determined student, Leon chose to stay back to focus on achieving his education goals, Fontana Herald News reported. In a bid to complete college, he lived in his truck and his parents supported his decision at the time. Later, as his parents secured a better house, they invited him to stay with them, but …
Student Who Slept in His Truck Overcomes Odds to Become Class Speaker at College Graduation
June 29, 2021
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