At the age of fifteen, a bewildered teenage girl was abruptly thrown into a state of turbulence. In what seemed like moments in time, she experienced her first menstrual cycle, infatuation, a one-time sexual encounter, pregnancy, and expulsion from school with no recourse to continue her education. Unaware of what was ahead, her determination dressed itself up in a style called "I can". Opportunity stripped off the door lock, perseverance wrapped around her promise until education released her name to the world, declaring victory. She gathered up strength, wisdom, and courage to put her voice in print ... "The Belmont Addition".