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Sonic Trace

A Rainbow After the Storm

A 26-year-old student returns to college after failing high school and his family.

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KCRW placeholderBy Brian De Los Santos • Jun 23, 2014 • 2m Listen

Summer is officially here and for many students that means school is out. Ralph Laranjo, 26, just wrapped up his first year in college. But he wasn't always into academics. He tells us what going back to school means for him and especially his family.

Banner Image: Ralph Laranjo, 26, is a student at Santa Monica College. Photo by Brian De Los Santos.

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