Hey Joe...

Recently, I received an email from a former student. His name and picture is used with permission:

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Roger,


This is Joe Meloni. I hope this note finds you doing well.

Just wanted to say hi and let you know that I successfully graduated the police academy for the Charlotte, NC Police Department on June 19. It was the longest 23 weeks of my life, but it was all well worth it.

I have since been assigned to our Metro division. Metro is the busiest division out of all 13 divisions our department has. The poverty, gangs, and the amount of drugs is not to be believed. I have seen it all so far, shootings, stabbings, guns etc. I like the area I work because it is fast paced, and you really learn a lot in a short amount of time. The paperwork can get quite boring, and stack up in this job, but it's still worth it for the fun you have before the paperwork.

Thank you again for helping me get through college. My degree and skills that I was taught by you guys will always help me throughout my career.

My sister is now a manager of a Starbucks and says hello also. Please make sure you put the word out to any Achieve students interested in law enforcement, or that have any questions to contact me.

Thanks again for everything. I will be in touch.


Sincerely,
Joe Meloni


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I then requested, and he sent, this wonderful picture of himself and his fiance. We wish you the best, Joe!