Academy offers new beginning to youngsters
Soon-to-be cadets hope to turn their lives around.
PRYOR - Lawana Willis grabs a tissue from her purse, breathes deeply, then daubs tears from her face. Keith Willis holds one of his mother's hands and puts his arm around her neck.
Thunderbird Youth Academy
Kyle Willis holds his mother's other hand. In about two minutes, Lawana Willis will say goodbye to her twins -- both with matching shaved hea...
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