The women of the semi-nomadic Maasai community in Kenya rarely finish grammar school and are often married with children before age 20.On Thursday, three young Maasai bucked the trend: They donned caps and gowns to receive diplomas from Chicago State University. They are among just a few Maasai women to earn college degrees."I never thought that I would see this day," Eunice Sitatian Kaelo, 21, told the audience during the commencement ceremony. She is the sole recipient of the university's prestigious President's Cup, awarded for academic and leadership excellence. "I stand here representing a new legacy for the Maasai community."
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