The dream of a poor student from the coastal countryside

(Baothanhhoa.vn) - In Van Loc Commune, a coastal area of ​​Thanh Hoa, there is a poor student who has just written an inspiring story about the desire to rise up and full of humanity. That is the story of Nguyen Trung Kien, born in 2007, a student of class 12A10, Hau Loc 4 High School, who realized his dream of becoming a student of the Political Officer School.

Leaders of Van Loc commune and Da Loc Border Guard Station presented gifts to congratulate Nguyen Trung Kien on passing the university entrance exam.

The pride of the "father in green uniform"

The news that the poor boy from the coastal area of ​​Van Loc achieved a total score of 30.75 and successfully passed the Political Officer School is not only the joy of Kien and his family, but also the joy of his "fathers in green uniforms". He is the first "adopted son" of the Border Guard Command (Provincial Military Command) to do this. Kien's proud achievement is the sweet fruit of love that the poor student from the coastal village is grateful for, and gives to his family and his "adopted fathers" at Da Loc Border Guard Station.

Hau Loc 4 High School where Nguyen Trung Kien studied and achieved many academic achievements.

Kien is the youngest in a family of four siblings. In 2014, when Kien was in third grade, his father suddenly had a serious accident that left him paralyzed. At that time, his education seemed to be interrupted. Knowing the circumstances of Kien and his family, the Da Loc Border Guard Station adopted him as a "foster son" to care for, raise and educate. Not only taking care of Kien's food and accommodation, the "foster fathers" also bought books, clothes, school supplies for him, and assigned officers to tutor him. When he entered secondary school, Kien no longer ate or lived in the station, but every month he still received 500,000 VND from the "foster fathers" until the end of grade 12, under the unit's "Helping children go to school" program. Every month, the "foster fathers" discussed with the school about his study situation.

The simple classroom nurtured Nguyen Trung Kien's will to excel in his studies.

Nguyen Trung Kien feels the noble value of soldiers to the Fatherland and the People, especially the silent contributions and sacrifices in performing the task of managing and protecting the homeland's borders of the "Border Guard foster fathers". That has contributed to fostering the love for the homeland and country, the sense of responsibility for the poor student in studying and orienting his future properly. Kien's academic results always have made outstanding progress in his final years. In grade 12, he excellently won the first prize in the province in Geography.

In the 2025 high school graduation exam, Nguyen Trung Kien registered for university admission in block C00. With a score of 30.75, including 10 points in Geography, 10 points in History, 8.75 points in Literature and 2 points for excellent students at the provincial level. Kien has made his dream of becoming a student at the Political Officer School come true, a proud result for a boy from a poor background.

Nguyen Trung Kien shared: “Since I was adopted by the fathers at Da Loc Border Post, I have not only been supported with financial support for my studies, but have also been taught good things, the right things, how to love my relatives and strive to improve myself in life. Therefore, I told myself to always try my best to study, determined to fulfill my dream of becoming a soldier, contributing my efforts with my “foster fathers” to protect and build my homeland.”

Commenting on her student, teacher Tran Thi Lieu, homeroom teacher of class 12A10, Hau Loc 4 High School, said: “Kien is a smart and brave boy. In daily life and in his studies, he always knows where he is, what he wants and what he must do. That toughness and strength are like that of a soldier. When I heard that Kien was admitted to the Political Officer School, I, as well as the officers and soldiers of Da Loc Border Post, burst into joy. Everyone is happy because a brighter future is opening up for Kien.”

Nguyen Trung Kien read the congratulatory letter from the Provincial Border Guard Command for his parents to hear.

Sitting next to her son, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Oanh could not hide the pride in her eyes. Her husband was sick, and she did not have a stable job. She was very touched and grateful for the help and support of the officers and soldiers of Da Loc Border Post for Kien. Kiev's path to study is still long, and she believes that her son will not let down everyone's love.

On a rainy afternoon in the coastal area, Nguyen Trung Kien sat next to his father's small bed. He opened the congratulatory letter sent to him by the Provincial Border Guard Command and read it to his parents. Those were words of encouragement and congratulations from the Border Guard soldiers for Kien and expressed their belief that he would confidently continue on the road ahead, achieve many successes, and become a useful citizen for his homeland and country.

Wings of Dreams

Lieutenant Colonel Duong The Anh, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Da Loc Border Guard Station, said: The unit is responsible for managing and protecting 17.5 km of coastline in the four communes of Nga Son, Tan Tien, Van Loc and Hoa Loc. Over the years, officers and soldiers of the unit have always fulfilled their tasks of maintaining territorial sovereignty and border security, and accompanied local Party committees and authorities in the area under their management in performing the tasks of socio-economic development, ensuring social security, order and safety. With the motto "The station is home, the border is homeland" and the spirit of "Giving letters, spreading hope", the program "Helping children go to school" and the model "Adopted children of the Border Guard Station" of Da Loc Border Guard Station have helped many orphaned, disadvantaged and unlucky students to continue going to school, building a better future.

Da Loc Border Guard Station has implemented activities to help many students in difficult and unfortunate circumstances to continue going to school and build a better future.

In addition to Nguyen Trung Kien, before that, the "adopted daughter" of Da Loc Border Guard Station, Nguyen Thi Thuy, born in 2005, Nam Vuong village, Van Loc commune, overcame her fate and realized her dream of becoming a university student. Thuy has been disabled since childhood. At the 2022 high school graduation exam, she became the most special student when the "adopted fathers" at Da Loc Border Guard Station took turns carrying her to the exam site. As a result of that exam, she achieved a high score, with a total score of 25.5 points. Thuy is currently a student at Hanoi University.

That is also Nguyen Thi Huyen, born in 2002, in Van Loc commune, the pride of the officers and soldiers of Da Loc Border Guard Station through the program "Helping children go to school". Huyen is a child with a congenital disability. Her father had an accident and lost his ability to work while at sea, the burden of life fell on the mother's shoulders. In the 2020-2021 school year, Huyen won first prize in the provincial-level Chemistry competition and was directly admitted to the Foreign Trade University (Hanoi) because of her excellent student achievements in all 3 years of high school. Currently, Huyen has graduated and has a stable job.

Nguyen Trung Kien's dream of becoming a soldier was nurtured from his pride and admiration for the soldiers of Da Loc Border Post.

“In the coming time, Da Loc Border Guard Station will continue to coordinate with local authorities to review the list of children in difficult circumstances and achieve good academic results, and include them in the program “Helping children go to school” and the model “Adopted children of the border guard station”, helping poor students in difficult circumstances in the area under the unit’s management to continue going to school to study and improve their lives” - Senior Lieutenant Colonel Duong The Anh, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Da Loc Border Guard Station said.

Soldiers from Da Loc Border Guard Station guide Nguyen Trung Kien on military regulations, helping him to be confident on his upcoming journey.

Mr. Pham Van Huynh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Van Loc Commune, shared: In Van Loc Commune, the lives of fishing families mainly depend on the income of husbands and fathers after each fishing trip. Many families still face difficulties, which partly affects their children's education. The program "Helping children go to school" and the model "Adopted children of the border guard station" of Da Loc Border Guard Station have become a solid support for poor students on the border line to go to school with peace of mind, conquer the letters and later become useful citizens. Along with the task of firmly holding guns to protect territorial sovereignty and maritime border security, through practical actions, the image of Border Guard soldiers is increasingly engraved in the hearts of the people, contributing to building the great national unity bloc, building a solid all-people Border Guard position in the border area.

Tang Thuy - Ngoc Huan

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