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Houston, MN

Feb 20, 2008

Above and Beyond: Floods, family strife don't stop Houston High...

“She shows them how hard you have to work to be on the honor roll, in sports, to have a job, help out at home and still have a smile on your face.”

When times are tough, some kids buckle under the stress. Others, like Cassandra Merchlewitz, use their hardships at home to drive them toward success. via Winona Daily News

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