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Two decades ago, fifth-graders became part of an experiment aimed at lifting them out of poverty with scholarships. Did it work?
The "Dreamers" were symbols of hope. But they went home to hopeless neighborhoods.
Some “Dreamers” look back with pride at the gift offered them. Regret haunts others.
Q&A, 2 p.m. | Reporter Paul Schwartzman will answer your questions about the “Dreamers.”
Monica McIntyre was chosen in 1988 to thank Abe Pollin and Melvin Cohen for their gift.
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Frederick becomes the latest city to use Maryland’s e-ticket system.
On this date in 2009, D.C.’s biggest December snowfall on record paralyzed the region.
You knew Ted Leonsis would like Verizon Center, but Dumbarton Oaks also earns a spot on his list.
Oehme, whose ideas changed the face of the American garden, died in Towson, Md. He was 81.
A 24-year-old Washington man was arrested in the killing of a 16-year-old from Mount Rainier
William Boarman is looking for work after the Senate fails to vote on his recess appointment.
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The Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force visited 61 massage parlors last Wednesday and found only licensing violations, no apparent unwilling employees.
Frederick becomes the latest city to use Maryland’s e-ticket system.
It appears there is some political heft behind taxi color consolidation. So what color?
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A teacher learns that it is an American tradition to make rookies do lesson plans themselves.
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Sleep sacks and crib choices: Va. hospital offers a catch-up on a new generation’s care.
Gary Clark Jr., who played at Red Palace, is taking the blues in a direction all his own.
Web site creates literary tour of sites where Washington famous writers once lived.
Second City returns to the District, with “Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies” — laughing.
Arena Stage’s “You, Nero” is a “provocative bowl of goofy,” critic Peter Marks says.
With Bieber and Hudson, it’s beginning to look a lot like “Christmas in Washington.”
A woman is driven to lie in Steven Dietz’s cute play, at Bay Theatre Company.
Jason Lott deftly channels the cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life” in a one-man show.
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Monica McIntyre now plays the cello professionally in New Orleans.
Wendy Fulgueras, the class star, was college bound from the start.
A serious car accident prompted Jeffery Norris to turn his life around.
William Smith was the class prankster of Seat Pleasant Elementary’s fifth-grade class in 1988.
In 1988, a group of fifth-graders were offered free college tuition.
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‘Living in a dream’
On May 26, 1988, 59 fifth graders from Seat Pleasant Elementary School in Seat Pleasant, Md., were offered scholarships to college if they completed high school. Now, 23 years later, the students reflect on the opportunity they were given and where it has taken their lives.
Herndon edges out Hayfield, 60-54
Herndon sophomores Dorian Johnson and DeAndre Johnson lead Hornets over Hayfield in tough road-test. (Dec. 16)
Severna Park coaching legend Lil Shelton sounds off
Lil Shelton coached Severna Park field hockey for 37 season and amassed 20 state titles. She retired from coaching following this year's state title victory. Shelton sat down with Monica McNutt for a one-on-one interview.
Post Sports Live: Will Helu eclipse 100 yards vs. Giants?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not Redskins rookie running back Roy Helu will rush for over 100 yards in his fourth consecutive game this week against the New York Giants.
St. John's beat Georgetown Visitation, 79-61
St. John's beat Georgetown Visitation by a score of 79-61.
Parade sets Annapolis Harbor aglow
Annapolis Harbor glows as a fleet of illuminated boats sail during the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade.
Josh Barr and B.J. Koubaroulis discuss the area’s top boys’ basketball players, including Gonzaga's Nate Britt (North Carolina), Episcopal's Kethan Savage (GW), Springbrook's Demetric Austin, Magruder's Nick Griffin and Paul VI Catholic's Stan Robinson.
AllMetSports.com girls' basketball preview
Washington Post recruiting expert Josh Barr and host B.J. Koubaroulis discuss the area's top girls' basketball prospects, the season's best story lines to follow and preview some of the top match-ups. Highlights and more with players like Good Counsel's Faith Randolph, St. John's Mooriah Rowser, Holy Cross's Lanay Montgomery, H.D. Woodson's Jephany Brown, Oakton's Coyer twins and West Springfield standouts April Robinson and Logan Battle.
Post Sports Live: Will Grossman start for Redskins in 2012?
The Post Sports Live crew debates whether or not Rex Grossman will start at quarterback for the Washington Redskins next season.
Whitman senior to play pro squash in Australia
Whitman senior Jacqueline Barnes is ranked sixth nationally as a squash player. She learned everything she knows about the sport from her parents. (Dec. 12)
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