While at Dunbar High School she decided that she wanted to continue her studies at Smith College after graduating but she fully realised that her mother was not in a position to support her financially through College:
Habang sa Dunbar High School siya nagpasya na siya nais na magpatuloy sa kanyang pag-aaral sa Smith College pagkatapos graduating ngunit siya ganap na realised na kanyang ina ay hindi sa isang posisyon sa suporta sa pamamagitan ng kanyang financially College: