Kids & Family

Names in the News: Prairie State Student Inspires Her Roots

Prairie State College submitted a story earlier this week that shows how powerful the desire to be successful can be.

Radiance Walker got her diploma from May 19. With that diploma came a sense of accomplishment, not just for achieving one of her major goals, but for inspiring her mother, sister and brother to do the same. Radiance's time at Prairie State may indirectly spawn a screenwriter, a nurse and a music producer. As for her own success, Radiance said she will always be grateful for her time at Prairie State.

"PSC provided me opportunities to meet people and become involved and I have loved my time here. Now, I’m ready to move on to the next step," Radiance said.

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