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This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the students who share their stories—and their journeys—with us and talk with them about what they’re thankful for. Their experiences remind us how powerful encouragement from teachers, families, and communities can be.

With guidance and determination, Tasha Gallup found a path to college and specialized in sports medicine. Building the career of her dreams, she became a Physician Assistant.

In celebration of National First-Generation Day, five 51������ employees reflect upon being the first in their families to go to college—and where they are now.