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Reggie Farina ’00; Inset: Class I students of color
Life Lessons Freeman Legacy Dinner Reggie Farina ’00, a veteran of Google,
tech start-ups and a prominent Boston law firm, returned to Nobles to celebrate the achievements of 34 Class I students of color at the 17th annual Freeman Legacy Dinner on May 20. The dinner was named in honor of former artist-in-
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residence Bob Freeman for his commitment to diversity work at Nobles. Head of School Bob Henderson said that Freeman “became a critical anchor on the faculty and in the community” and “[an] essential part of the transformation and approach to diversity.”
Dean of Diversity Initiatives Steven Tejada said that the event has grown significantly. “Not only does our school continue to become more diverse, but the ways in which students think about identity continue to evolve at Nobles. “There is not one definition of what it means to be a student of color at Nobles, and the depth of involvement of this group within the larger community is significant.” Farina imparted life lessons with the soon-to-be graduates and shared three stories that have helped shaped his values and beliefs. The culture shock of attending Nobles as a sixie and as one of two black males in the middle school was palpable, he said. He recalled the transition as personally, emotionally and academically challenging. “It was tougher than anything I’d ever done,” he said. “The days started at 6 a.m. and didn’t end until midnight or 1 a.m... I poured myself into my work. I was naturally afraid to fall behind, because if I did, I’d never be able to recover.” Farina told the audience that his Nobles story illustrates three important tenets of living well. Story No. 1: family first. Overwhelmed with the workload, Farina’s regret was losing sight of his priorities and family values. One example
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