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    Homeless NY science whiz invited to State of Union

    Associated Press – Tue, Jan 17, 2012

    BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — A homeless New York teen who's a semifinalist in a prestigious national science contest has been invited to watch President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

    Brentwood High School senior Samantha Garvey has been invited to the Jan. 24 speech as a guest of Long Island Congressman Steve Israel.

    Garvey's story of academic success despite financial hardships has gained nationwide attention.

    Last week, she was named one of 300 semifinalists in the Intel science contest. She's currently living in a homeless shelter, although Suffolk County officials are renovating a home for the Garvey family.

    Israel says he was moved by the aspiring marine biologist's story.

    He's offered Garvey a prestigious gallery ticket. Her parents would watch from Israel's office.

    Her father tells Newsday (http://bit.ly/xsVYo8) they'd love to go.

     

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    Information from: Newsday, http://www.newsday.com

     
     
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    898 comments

    • Marlin
      Marlin  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      I see a young lady who even though she lived in a shelter, she never lost faith in her ability, determination and willingness to work hard when her situation seemed helpless. There are all kinds of political ways folks will look at this. I see her as an inspiration to others. It is better to fail at something than to succeed at nothing.
    • wow
      wow  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Give her a scholarship is more important htan wasting time on political shows!
    • Cindy F
      Cindy F  •  Gilman, Iowa  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      How about a full ride scholarship to the college of her choice! In the midst of financial and I'm sure social hardship this child has clawed her way up McKinley and reached the summit. She deserves a break!!!!
    • Harley
      Harley  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Instead of making her a photo-op, how about offering her a scholarship pending her graduation from school and a particular GPA? What a concept.
    • The Great Magnus
      The Great Magnus  •  Florissant, Missouri  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      good for her!! never listening to those haters/doubters, rock it girl!!
    • mike
      mike  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      she's beautiful.
    • German Jose
      German Jose  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Plenty brainless comments on the homeless kiddo. Shame.
    • janet
      janet  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      GOOD for her.
    • Know your limitations
      Know your limitations  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      She'll easily be the smartest one there
    • Linda
      Linda  •  Freeport, Illinois  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      you go girl!
    • Ryan
      Ryan  •  Oxford, Mississippi  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Great for her.
    • Rhythmic
      Rhythmic  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Go girl! Don't let them keep you down.
    • Victor L
      Victor L  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Its a great story and i hope she wins the contest.
    • Judex
      Judex  •  Houston, Texas  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Where is the American dream? This Girl should not be homeless if we practice what we preach as Americans.
    • Jim
      Jim  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Congratulations Samantha on your hard work. You are an excellent role model for young people.
    • dmg1969
      dmg1969  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      If we would stop playing the world's policemen and welfare office...there would be no need for homelessness or hunger in this country
    • A Yahoo! user
      A Yahoo! user  •  Fayetteville, North Carolina  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      this is the point of being an American!! No matter what your circumstances, if you keep your focus and try you have a chance here! You may start out with hardships, but never stop trying.
    • Enemy ekia bin laden bang bang enemy geronimo
      Enemy ekia bin laden bang ...  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      I love stories such as these. There was a time I was myself quite close to being homeless... now I make good money. Lots of hardwork but it paid off.
    • peppy
      peppy  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      There are a lot of college science majors including myself who graduated and are on the verge of homelessness and almost no jobs available. Their only hope is to become self-employed and try creating a business with no starting capital. Kudos to this girl who is bringing this to attention. Bring more science jobs to the US, not just a few elitist post-phd jobs that require 20 years of experience...
    • Yahoo user
      Yahoo user  •  1 mth 6 days ago
      Abou time a politician did something good for someone other than him/herself.
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