allegedly, for a football team there, right? yeah. you re right. see that? and we both love our next hero because of what she has done for new jersey, changing the lives of more than 4,000 students in a city where too many people often give up on them. but not tawanda jones. when she was young, she struggled growing up. what helped her stay focused was the tough love she got from her family and her friends. they taught her self-respect and discipline, and she wanted others to have that kind of support, too. that s why tawanda started the candidates sophisticated sisters drill team and then a drum line for the boys. they have a safe place to go after school, they have some fun, and they agree to maintain a c average, complete 200 hours of community service, and they get their homework done. what happens when these kids meet and practice in their abandoned water tower is nothing short of amazing. they are loved, they are
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of more than 4,000 students in a city where too many people often give up on them. but not tawanda jones. when she was young, she struggled growing up. what helped her stay focused was the tough love she got from her family and her friends. they taught her self-respect and discipline, and she wanted others to have that kind of support, too. that s why tawanda started the candidates sophisticated sisters drill team and then a drum line for the boys. they have a safe place to go after school, they have some fun, and they agree to maintain a c average, complete 200 hours of community service, and they get their homework done. what happens when these kids meet and practice in their abandoned water tower is nothing short of amazing. they are loved, they are challenged, and they shout it out for wawa, their second mom. who are we? are y all ready?