In the mid-1980's, thousands of innocent children, mostly boys, fled their war torn homes in the middle of a brutal civil war in the Sudan. Orphaned, these children endured unimaginable hardships as they traveled to refugee camps in surrounding countries. While many died from starvation along their journey, others survived and some survived to tell their story.

In partnership with Whose Magazine, at least four of these Lost Boys will visit Morey Middle School (840 East 14th Ave.) at 12:40 p.m. in the auditorium on Monday, February 4.

"The Lost Boys visit will give children the opportunity to view history in action," said Adolescent Life Skills Teacher Patrice Ejuwa. "It is our hope that their story will help students to understand the importance of goals and determination and how education helps us achieve our deepest desires."

Moderated by sixth-grader Janet Mathews, the discussion will lend itself to classroom writing activities that could find their way into Whose Magazine.