Yolanda Nieves

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Bella Nieves, an eighth grader at Slam! Boca Raton accomplished a major milestone after receiving her associate's degree over the weekend.

“I saw my family, and I was holding my diploma, and it was like it’s real,” said Bella. “I’m really proud of myself and I’m proud of all the people who have helped me on this journey.” Boca Raton 8th grader earns associate’s degree

Bella, who is 13-years-old, received her Associate of Arts degree from Doral College. Her mom, Yolanda Nieves, a single mother of five, said it’s a moment they’ll never forget.

“It’s just awesome you know where she’s at this point and the person that she’s becoming at such a young age,” said Yolanda. “She didn’t just do it, she did it with excellence and grace and her grades show it.”

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