West Side Story
Persistence, Perseverance & Pride
Story by Shelley Divnich Haggert
Photos by Angelica Haggert
Around the world, anything “west” usually carries a positive
meaning. New York City’s Upper West Side is a desirable address. In
Canada, “out west” conjures images of wide-open spaces and
economic opportunities. In the US, heading west could mean visiting
hip and trendy Seattle, or seeking palm trees and beaches in
California. Historically, during the Soviet era, “the west” was held
up as an example for freedom and democracy. Yet righ \