Once-Homeless Teen Headed to Harvard After Working as a Janitor to Get Ahead: ‘It Depends on You and No One Else’
- Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:21pm by
Erica Ritz
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In today’s bleak economy, it is good to remember that there are still countless energetic youths in America who will work hard and sacrifice to achieve their dreams. In this so-called “rags-to-riches” tale, the once-homeless 18-year old Dawn Loggins has been accepted to Harvard University on a partial scholarship after, among other things, working as a janitor and taking night classes to get ahead.
“When I was younger, I looked around at my family and I saw the neglect, the drug abuse, the bad choices and I saw my family living from paycheck to paycheck, and I just made a decision that I was not going to end up like my parents,” she told WBTV.
(Photo: Shelby Star)
When she was living with her grandmother as a child, she explained: “There was trash all over the house…She never really explained to me like that it was important to shower, it was important to take care of yourself. So I would go months at a time without showering. I would wear the same dress to school for months at a time.”
Everyone at school made fun of her, she said, to the point where she would just go home and cry.
(Photo: WISTV)
But thankfully, thanks to Loggins‘ own ambition and the community’s encouragement, her story did not end there.
“If there is anybody at all who has a dream, then they can definitely make it happen,” she said. “There are no excuses. It depends on you and no one else.”
(Related: ‘The Life of Julia’ — A.K.A., How Not To Live)
She continued: “There would be times we went without power or water for months at a time…[but] I remember doing my homework by candlelight ‘cause I am that determined to succeed.”
According to the Daily Mail, the school‘s guidance counselor Robyn Putnam saw Loggins’ true potential and took her shopping, remarking: “Do you like it? Will you wear it? Then put it in the cart.”
The local dentist also gave her a toothbrush and toothpaste, and now the whole community has pitched in to get Loggins ready for Harvard. She has “new purple pillowcases, sheets, a mini-refrigerator and a desk lamp,” according to the Shelby Star.
“Dear Ms. Loggins,” the Harvard acceptance letter read, “I am delighted to report that the Admissions Committee has asked me to inform you that you will be admitted to the Harvard College class of 2016…We send such an early positive indication only to outstanding applicants…”
Loggins’ father is currently being held in the Lincoln County Detention Center on a drug charge and could not be reached by his daughter, but her brother remarked that she never should have doubted herself. Her grandmother reportedly screamed through the phone upon hearing the news.
Even Huffington Post commenters seem to have warmed to the girl and her story, one remarking:
“She had [help] along the way from other caring people, not some govt. program. She had the will and desire to HELP herself. Working as a janitor, nothing was beneath her dignity as some of these people seem to think, in order for her to achieve her goals. Congratulations to her! She is already an American success story and an example that no obstacle is to great to conquer. No Excuses.”
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LeadNotFollow
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:21pm…
One of my very first jobs, was as a department store janitor.
Janitors really deserve tips, more so than any waiter or waitress.
No job humbles you more than plunging a stinking poop filled and used toilet paper clogged toilet, and cleaning poop off of walls.
Yes, I said walls. I always wondered how the H*LL people managed to poop all over the walls. Believe it or not, this was mostly a problem in the women’s bathroom.
The men’s bathroom floors were usually practically flooded with pee. Hey guys, if you can’t accurately hit that huge porcelain opening, sit down when you pee.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:04pmWhat about those that it didn’t work out for? I know a woman who dropped out of high school to get married. When her husband died she went back to school and got her GED. Then she went to college and did well enough to get a special award. She spent the rest of her career working in the same furniture store she was working before she went back to school. And I’m sure she had loans to pay. Let’s not forget those who found college to be a waste of time and money. Let’s see if it pays off for her. Good luck.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:17pmIf she were black like Barrack and Mechelle Obama or any other black this women would have gotten a free ride to Harvard. White babies are not born with their names on college seats of their choosing. I also had to scrub floors while in college while the blacks were riding for free. In my private sector jobs, I worked hard and blacks had assistance to help do their job while they concentrated on meetings.
Report Post »ohiowordguy
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:35pmCollege is a waste of time and money ONLY if you make it so.
If you’re friend never progressed beyond her original position, she has only herself to blame. That may sound cruel, but people’s biggest barriers often are themselves.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:36pmGod Bless her. Just choose your professors wisely sweetheart. Dont allow em to corrupt your soul
Report Post »Kerstile
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:48pm@Ramon. stay away from people like this young woman. You, sir, are a nattering nabob of negativism.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 9:41pmKerstyle….you are right. At my age I see things a whole lot differently than when I was younger.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 9:52pmTeamarcheson….I can go you one better. In one of my final exams at college the instructor said we could use the library, the computer, etc. Anything but “our neighbor.“ When I was up in the library trying to research ”debugger”, there was one of my black classmates with a proctor doing his final exam.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 10:47pmI wonder if she may be 1/32 Native American?
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 12:22amOn the other hand, Barack Hussein got into Harvard with a little help from his friends — Muslims and commies, mostly.
That’s a more fascinating story, wouldn’t you say?
Report Post »Redleg
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 12:51amWho told you life was fair? I‘m probably older than you and I was taught many times that life isn’t fair. Just because you finish college doesn’t guarantee you anything. What was your friends Major? You know how many useless degrees their are? This girl pulled herself out of a pool of filth and kicked ass. She is what the American dream really is. She recognized her condition, selected an intelligent path to go down, and decided NOTHING would stop her. Bless her heart. Why do you have to sit on your computer and whine about such an inspirational story? No excuses! That is what your alleged friend should have put in her heart so she didn’t move on.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 7:14am@ Kerstile
“You, sir, are a nattering nabob of negativism.”
Brilliant! Just loved it.
This girl is going to go far. I don’t know what she will end up doing, but she will be great.
Incidentally, Jim Carrey did exactly that (janitor) when he was in his early teens. And Sean Hannity was in a similar position. I could go on and on with examples, but I won’t bore you.
You know, these people’s stories should be collated into some sort of manual for teenagers to read. I would certainly buy one if it were.
The perfect antidote to the “nattering nabobs of negativism” that populate the “occupy” sites. (Love it. Gonna steal it. Sorry.)
Report Post »PandoraSpocks
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 10:46amCollege didn’t work out for me. I went right after high school for a year. Then I tried to go back a few years later after I had 2 kids. I had to face the fact, that it just wasn’t for me. But instead of waitressing the rest of my life, I got an experienced dog groomer to teach me, while I took a coorespondence course. After 7 years of working for a vet I have had my own business for 2 years now. While I’m not rich, I’m comfortable, and working for myself. There‘s always other options out there if it doesn’t work out. I have to agree most people’s obstacles in life are themselves!
Report Post »US-First
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 11:18amI would hope that anyone who went to college and graduated did not find it a waste of time. College never guaranteed anyone a job, career, or wealth. College guarantees to try and educate and expand your mind. With it you have a better chance of landing a career you like but the motivation still has to come from the individual. I found that college enriched my life but it is up to me to use the knowledge to enrich my wallet (if in fact that is the goal). One thing I know for certain, no one can take that education away from me. That hard work was mine and mine alone. I may not be rich but I’ll give 2:1 odds that am more prepared to live and succeed in this world than anyone without my education.
Report Post »politicianssuck
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 12:28pmYour education is only as useful as you apply it.
Report Post »judymac10
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 12:42pmMost scholarship applications do not require photos so that the app
Report Post »is not judged by the colour of their skin but by the achievements.
WardMD
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 2:02pm@OhioWordGuy…
Can we assume (by your comment) that YOU attended and graduated FROM College?
If so, then YOU didn’t get as much out of it as you assert others should… It’s “if YOUR friend”, not “If you’re friend” (as YOU wrote).
OH, and I DID NOT graduate from college!
I ALSO have a respectable six-figure salary (no thanks to ANY Affirmative Action or other Government program)!
LIFE is what YOU make of it, NOT what others do FOR YOU!
Report Post »sixtysix
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 3:50pmI hope you are suggesting that she could have saved her time and just been content to work at the furniture store. I think your person you cite is the exception rather than the rule. It has been my experience that people who strive usually succeed. If one used your example, no one would try out for the varsity since it is possible they might just have to be the water boy anyway. I have supervised many people and I guarantee that those who worked harder got more raises and more advancemet. Of course, too many young people do not pursue education majors that help in careers. There are too many throw away classes where one can just show up and get an A.
Report Post »2smart
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 4:22pmIt sounds like it was her choice to stay at the furniture store. Opportunity is there for those who wish to pursue it. But when the poster adds that “Let’s see if it pays off for her. Good luck.” It already has loser! As the saying goes “Knowledge is power” and for you occupiers “Sitting on your butt complaining and whining will do nothing but have you sitting on your butt complaining and whining tomorrow”.
Report Post »carl t johnson
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 5:11pmRamond, maybe it was the progressive liberal education she got that ulltimatly disempowered her, being taught to learn instead of think for example, or perhaps she just lost her dream. Maybe, she never had a dream. It sometimes is a difficult process for some to find one’s true passion and essence. That ability and process as been weened from us since the early 1900′s by progressives. (this is a historical fact) Those who make it all the way, were somehow incourage by the natural survival process of responding differently that ultamatly lead to becoming fully conscious beings. This is something that progressives fear the most. They themselves do not posess that ability.
Report Post »Amos37
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 9:07pmShe did it all herself? what about God?
Report Post »do_it_all_again
Posted on May 7, 2012 at 3:05amI admire Dawn very much for what she has accomplished while going through everything she had to deal with ! I do believe she deserves a tremendous amount of credit for what she has done, and overcoming the odds that were dealt against her.
here is a much more detailed article a 4 part write up :
http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/north-70527-carolina-college.html
links to the other pages are here also.
And there are a lot of people who should be ashamed of themselves, on the huff-po site they are tearing her apart !
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/dawn-loggins-harvard-homeless-abandoned_n_1478895.html
and here she is defending herself :
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Dawn_Loggins?action=comments
Dawn, if you read this, please do not let the negative people get you down !! they are either jealous, or angry because you decided not to lay down and be defeated !!
Report Post »Dont give up, you are in many peoples prayers.
RossPoldark
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:58pmThis girl is an entrepreneur in the making. She has no sense of entitlement, and she is very humble, unlike the OWS communist professional student recently featured on Sean Hannity. Sadly, It is this type of entrepreneur that Obama will seek to slap down. He wants brainless and robotic idiots like the professional student and the OWS.
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 11:21pmI for one don’t trust her, I pray she has success, and I’m sure she had a rough life but the likelihood of her coming out of Havad as a complete human is only fair.
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 11:21pmThe College should give someone like this a full scholarship. She will amount to something. She has already met a lot of adversity. Good for her. I paid for my college education and worked 50% of the time and got a small scholarship. Something that is achieved by hard work is valued more than if it was handed to you.
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 12:05amThis young woman doesn’t want to be a Julia who looks to the government to run her life and solve all of her problems.
Report Post »Razlord
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:41pmdam fine american.
Report Post »will donate to her fund.
db321
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 8:21pmI look forward to buying her Book!
MIKE CHECK – You see Free Enterprise, Capitalism and the American Dream is very much alive and well in America – the only problem is that most American’s have lost their dream and have given up while Foreigners come to this Country, battle the language and Monetary barrios and take advantage of the American Dream – they work hard and many have created Wealth – I celebrate anyone success – it is never easy – it takes guts, hard work and perseverance!
Report Post »guitarspook
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 1:03amAnyone here with the know how/experience to set up a scholarship fund? I bet plenty of us would be willing to “spread the wealth around” and truly give her a FULL ride, not a free ride. I too grew up poor but am riddled with ADHD and topped it off with a dash of laziness and a tablespoon of rebel. Struggled through high school and partied my first year of college. Lost two full years post high school before I pulled my head from my a$$ and graduated dual major Poli Sci/History with phi alpha theta honors society. I’ll gladly contribute to someone who has nothing but their brain and the sweat of their brow driven by their insatiable ambition to succeed. She ROCKS!!
Report Post »Got2bRoni
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:24pmBravo…. Bravo…
Report Post »diseff1
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:16pmThere is a fund for miss dawn loggins. The contact person is Ms. Robyn Putman at Burns High School. The phone number is 704-538-7403. The mailing address is Burns High School/Dawn Loggins Fund 307 East Stagecoach Trail Lawndale N.C. 28090 make the check to BURNS HIGH SCHOOL/DAWN LOGGINS FUND
Report Post »Razlord
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:45pmthaks for the info.
Report Post »guitarspook
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 1:09amlol i should have read a little farther down…forget my first post LOL
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:14pmExcellent!!!
In your face liberal leaches! Sorry, I had to.
Report Post »lbk
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:46pmCongrats, Dawn. Continue with “courage and determination”. Don’t let anyone or anything stand in your way. You have worked hard and accomplished so much. Be an inspiration for all who follow you.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:45pmAn American dream coming true; I wish her Gods blessing and success in school; may the Progressives and Marxists be kept at bay from her path in life.
Report Post »Cat
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 11:11pmSnow>
Unfortunately the key word here is Harvard.
Give them a month with this gem and they’ll not only cut her in half, they’ll ensure she’s brain dead and worthless as a producer.
If she’s clever enough to pull out in time, and decides to run for a political office with a conservative agenda, they’ll sue her right back into homelessness.
Don’t doubt me, they’re doing it right now, right here, and ruthlessly.
Report Post »Simply because I’ve refused to comply …
Cavy from VA
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 10:06amHere Kitty Kitty … (Hey I just thought … )
I too applaude this girls spunk and determination … it’s all in her … obviously she thinks very highly of herself … one million excuses to NOT make it and she didn’t use one! … She knows who (and what) she is and she is going to get there. It‘s that first step on any journey that’s the hardest. I do fear for her though … can you imagine what those pre-bred progressive snobs are going to do to her … I really hope she doesn’t care what other “people” think of her.
TEA!!!
Report Post »Cat
Posted on May 7, 2012 at 10:39pmCavy >
Caught up in the “take them first” scam?
Ever been dragged into a courtroom on superfluous charges?
The list of charges can be anything the wordsmiths come up with.
Get hit hard with piles of crap and guaranteed two will stick, that’s all it takes.
Even judges play the game (Job security for the ruling class)
Refuse to defend yourself and you’re ruined, in and by, the court.
Defend yourself and your ruined by the player’s fees.
That’s how the game is being played right in front of our eyes.
Here’s a hint … Plastic is about to skyrocket and not because of oil prices
Report Post »Here’s another … A 20oz bottle of Windex costs 7 cents to produce
And another … an attorney who collected 5 million in fees for winning a class action against Johns-Manville, just filed for bankruptcy, defending himself, then the case closed … no more money to steal.
lukerw
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:36pmGOD protect her… from Vampires… and Havard Liberals!
Report Post »friedclouds
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 4:39pmIs there a difference?
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:31pmDoes she have an education fund? I would gladly, without strings, donate some money to help her on her quest In a world of people who would rather take a marker to a poster board, sit around and complain, she has proven that she has the spirit of America in her veins.
Report Post »lassiegirldawn
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:28pmThis should be the poster child for the GOP, and really stress that she did it because she made her mind up to do it, not looking to the government to do it for her.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:38pmI agree, the GOP should put out a mini movie called “Dawn” to counter Obama’s “Julie”, the dependent woman versus the determined, independent woman!!!
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:57pmMy sentiments, exactly!
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 7:09pmNHWINTER
Report Post »My thoughts exactly; Hard work and determination and no handouts, Julia’s twin sister beats the system and makes a life for herself w/o Obama’s socialist agenda
asybot12
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 1:16amMay she be a Dawn of a new age!
Report Post »TreeTrimmerJim
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 2:08amThis lady knows how to fish, she will never go hungry.
Take the coins from your pocket to fill your mind and your mind will fill your pocket with coins ~ Ben Franklin
Report Post »friedclouds
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 4:43pmHear! Hear! What a great idea! I might actually contribute to the Rebublicans if they did use her story.
Report Post »ms2020
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:23pmNow this is someone to look up to. This is the kind of person that made a America a great country. And this is exactly the kind of young people it will take to bring America back from the brink. Good for her. I wish her great luck an success.
Report Post »Larry E
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:21pmWell, she‘s never going to get invited to Obama’s White House at this rate! She needs to whine, join “occupy”, and whine some more.
Unlike the losers at “occupy” events she’ll likely make something of herself, and enjoy what limited success the government will allow people in the future (if the occupiers and Obamites succeed). THIS is what America is about, now having the government hand everything to them like Obama’s stupid “Julia” crap.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:16pmlets hope that harvarrrrrd doesnt ruin this girl
keep your individualism and your determination young lady and you will go far
Report Post »LANE131
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:12pmOn the Hannity Radio show the other day, Hannity tried to offer a OWS loser a Job, and all i could think was the sqeaky wheel gets the grease, and i know their were better hard working people that Hannity should have offer a job too, not that OWS loser….The funny thing was the OWS loser was to dumb and to angry to take the job offer to him on a silver platter…pride goes before a fall, just like the bible said, this girl and people like her are the ones Hannity should have offer a job too, not that OWS loser. I will pray for this girl and her success and pray the college Librals Ideas will not trip her up.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:18pmSorry, must have missed the part about Hannity offering the OWS organizer a job.
>Hannity told him to go “get a job”.
Report Post »LANE131
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 11:58amOn HANNITY’S radio show, Before the OWS loser came on with him, Hannity told the radio listeners that he was going to offer a job and put him in touch with people who would get him a job, but the OWS was to DUMB and ANGRY to listen and take it. Hannity did both on the radio show, offered him a job many times, and told him to get a job near the end when it was clear he would not take Hannity’s offer. For this OWS loser opporturnity was knocking at his door, but he was to hard headed and lazy to answer, just sad.
Report Post »2smart
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 4:33pmHe brought back the loser and interviewed him the next day on his radio show. This was when the job offer was made and the loser put so many conditions on it it became obvious he really didn’t want to work. He wanted to start at the top ($80,000.00 a yr at least) and conditions for when he was available to work (days off, vacation, sick days, etc…).
Report Post »steveh931
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:10pmCongratulations to Dawn Loggins, and may she have many successful years ahead.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:19pmYes,
> Conratulations !!!
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:07pmFrankly, the dignity of a janitor is something that EVERYONE should experience at some point in their lives–hopefully, early, where it can make a BIG motivational difference! And, this remark is NOT intended to denigrate those who choose or have to serve in such a capacity! Can you imagine what the World would look like/smell like without janitors??? This woman is headed for bigger things than forming the first Coast-to-Coast Janitorial and Cleaning Service! This reminds me of the movie “Sunshine Cleaning” (2008) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862846/ .
Report Post »Snidely
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:37pmI agree. When someone talks about jobs that Americans “won’t do”, I think, “I’ve done many of those jobs.” It made me appreciate those who do those jobs and the job I have now.
Report Post »friedclouds
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 4:53pmIn my previous job ( I have since retired) I always treated the Janitors,and riggers, and iron workers with respect. Many fellow co-workers scoffed. I never understood scoffing at good, honest work (much harder that what I was doing!) I have seen Janitors finish college and become respected engineers and more. Honest people do what they have to, to get ahead and succeed in this all too short a life. Bless all the Janitors and helpers carrying tool bags for journeymen. They are the children of Heaven.
Report Post »homekeeper
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:06pmI love stories like this!! Awesome to see some good news!
Report Post »Look4DBigPicture
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:55pmShe’s an inspiration and holds the secret to success – a good attitude and hard work.
Report Post »victorincalifornia
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:50pmLife of Dawn cartoon sketch ?
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:21pmJulia should be ashamed
$^> and so should her makers.
Report Post »Kathleen
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:43pmThat would be a winner!
Report Post »leftcoastslut
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:49pmDear Ms. Loggins,
Way to go. Put your boots on every morning and put one foot in front of the other and you’ll be fine.
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:43pm“She had [help] along the way from other caring people, not some govt. program. She had the will and desire to HELP herself. Working as a janitor, nothing was beneath her dignity as some of these people seem to think, in order for her to achieve her goals. Congratulations to her! She is already an American success story and an example that no obstacle is to great to conquer. No Excuses.”
Report Post »Typical neo-liberal ********.
therealconservative
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:55pmWhat, upset because Planned Parenthood let one get away.
Report Post »SistaTriscuit
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:58pmWhat the hell are you even talking about? Are you miffed that someone actually pointed out, which should be obvious to anyone with a brain, that it IS possible to actually, GASP, succeed without gov’t “help”?
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 1:48amPossible for SOME–that’s exactly my point. More power to her for doing what she can to improve her situation, but if this becomes an excuse to IGNORE the very real obstacles to people that prevent equitable opportunities for success based SOLELY upon personal merit, then I am opposed to such a narrative. The fact of the matter is that in the status quo, not ALL individuals are endowed with equal opportunities to succeed.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:34pmMy question is: Will she get her individualism proffed out of her? Will she be convinced to give what she works for to OWS. Who will attempt to destroy this girls mind and ambition? They are there waiting. Maybe, just maybe she is smarter than they and able to allow their liberalism to roll offf her back like water on a ducks back. I do wish her the best. May she have Gods protection in all things that are done in Truth.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 6:03pmGood point – given the Far Left professors who infest so many of our institutions of higher Lefty Learning ! Have a feeling that this young lady learned from the school of experience so that she will be less likely than the naive “ good job for breathing ” middle class kids to be so brainwashed.
Report Post »texaspug
Posted on May 5, 2012 at 5:34pmWOW! She does give us something to hope for! Wish her well and would like to see what becomes of her… we need more people like her.
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