First in a series of stories highlighting the academic and community achievements of Rocket student-athletes
Tycen Anderson was still in grade school when he first became aware of the value of education.
His grandmother, Linda Payne, was studying to earn her high school diploma. Between working full time and her studies, the days were long and exhausting. Young Tycen wanted to help her, but felt powerless. He recalls it now as a turning point in his young life.
"I still have a vivid memory of a light on at the kitchen table and my grandma studying for her GED," said Tycen, a senior captain and safety on the Toledo football team.