volunteer spotlight - Nativity Preparatory School

Originally from Ethiopia, the Goso family sought refuge in Sudan to
escape the civil war, famine and disease that plagued their
homeland. Gadisa was born in Sudan during this time, and the
family obtained United States visas in a government sponsored
lottery program. The courageous Gosos moved to Minnesota where
a sponsoring church helped them to learn English, find an
apartment and prepare resumes to look for jobs. The family moved
from Minnesota to Boston later that year; Hambisa was born shortly
after.
The Goso children attended their local public elementary school in
Boston, which did not provide enough of an academic challenge for
them. The family felt that the expectations and standards for the
students were low, and the Goso boys were more advanced than
most of their peers. Gadisa's principal noticed his strong work ethic
and suggested to the parents that they look into sending him to
nearby Nativity Prep.
2 ANNUAL REPORT 2010
THE GOSO BROTHERS
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“Nativity Prep provided us with a
chance to experience new things and
exposed us to new people that we
otherwise would not have met.”
– Gadisa Goso, Nativity Prep Alum ‘97
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feature story Pictured above: Gadisa Goso, class of 1997 and current Director of Graduate Support
and Hambisa Goso, class of 2002 and current teaching fellow
Nativity Prep is blessed to have not one, but two of its graduates on the faculty
this year. Gadisa and Hambisa Goso, brothers and graduates of Nativity Prep have
dedicated themselves to the school that made a meaningful and long lasting
impact on their lives.
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The Goso parents were so impressed with
the Nativity program after Gadisa enrolled,
that they decided it was definitely the place
they wanted Hambisa to attend as well.
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Although it was an adjustment to go to a new school, both boys rose
to the occasion. Gadisa and Hambisa credit Nativity Prep as the
place where they embraced many of the morals and values that
guide their lives today. They both recall with enthusiasm the many
activities they participated in as students at Nativity Prep.
Kayaking, sailing, visiting the Cape and spending one month away
at overnight summer camp were some of the highlights of their
youth. According to Gadisa, “Growing up in the inner-city of Boston
we lived in a haphazard bubble. Nativity Prep provided us with a
chance to experience new things and exposed us to new people
that we otherwise would not have met.”