Dallas, Texas USA, October 1, 2008: Ninth-grade student speaks at an assembly as State Senator Royce West (left) listens during an assembly at Peak Academy. Peak is an Early College High School where students pledge in writing to pass all classes and are guaranteed admission to a Dallas-area college after graduation. ©Bob Daemmrich

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