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Success Center for Learning opens its doors Save Email Print
Posted: 10:23 PM May 15, 2008
Last Updated: 11:29 AM May 16, 2008
Reporter: Mystic Matthews
Email Address: mystic.matthews@kxii.com

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SHERMAN, Tex. - Another new school is officially opening its doors in Sherman.

The Success Center for Learning held their ribbon cutting Thursday.

Four local Chambers of Commerce were there to celebrate, since the center will serve all of Texoma.

Owner and Executive Director Ben Scholl says the center will offer educational resources to students who need help with school, as well as those who want to learn at a faster pace.

"We're really pleased to be here in Sherman. I've been an educator for many years and it’s been a dream of mine to do this. I’m really excited to serve the students in Sherman in a way this center will allow me to do."

The center will also offer SAT and ACT prep classes.

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Posted by: Anonymous on May 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Good - Now maybe the homeschool parents will have a place to go and get supplies. Sorry - couldn't resist. (Especially since KXII chose to take down the other topic.)

Posted by: Sean Location: Amstredam,The Netherlands on May 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM
This the most positve news i have seen in months.Any type of education is well needed in the Sher-den area.I give 5 thumbs up to whoever got this school up and moving.We need more people expanding thier minds and becoming suceesful in thier lives.Great job guys!!!!Really a great addition to the area!!!!

Posted by: Joan Location: Sherman on May 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Good people with a good program.

Posted by: Diane Location: Denison on May 15, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Glad to see this organization in our community. I sent my oldest son to the center in Paris Texas and they did a great job with his confidence and his motivation to do well in school! Congrats and welcome to Texoma!

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Help spread holiday cheer to Texoma's seniors

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