PJStar.com - Journal Star Neighbors: "Derek Bowen finds helping others is a great way to help himself
Thursday, November 3, 2005
BY CATHARINE SCHAIDLE
OF THE JOURNAL STAR
PEORIA - If Derek Bowen ever has the word 'philanthropy' on a vocabulary test, rest assured he'll know the definition.
In one year, the Manual High School junior devoted 78.5 hours to helping others. It would have been a commendable achievement for any full-time high school student. But only those who truly know Bowen know just how remarkable this achievement is for a youth to whom life has been less than kind."
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