Diving into their futures
Local teens learn scuba prowess

Kevin Langley tests his regulator while preparing to learn new scuba diving skills during the Police Atheletic League's scuba training at the Gallup Aquatic Center Saturday. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Cable Hoover

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Gallup Independent
Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola
Independent correspondent

GALLUP — The area may not offer any scuba diving opportunities, but some local teens are hoping that their scuba diving training will broaden their career opportunities.

Students Dylan Arroyo, Alex Espino, Jacob Langley, Kevin Langley, Lisa Lopez, and Joshua Padilla are currently working toward certification in scuba diving as part of their membership in the Youth Police Academy, a program sponsored by Gallup’s Police Athletic League. And for most of the group, the training is a step toward future careers in the military.

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