On May 28th, Steven Wysocki graduated with a Certificate of Completion from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. Steven was also one of two students to receive the Martin Gersh Award by the Federation of Washtenaw Intermediate School Employees Local 3760. Candidates are chosen because they have shown a positive self-attitude, been involved in activities, overcome challenges, and are persistent.
The staff at High Point nominated Steven with the following: “In the last eight years of knowing Steven, I have seen him consistently showing a positive attitude about himself and work through several health, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Steven has grown and matured so much in the last 8 years! He is proud of his growth and commitment to gauging and managing his own behavior. Steven has made progress on aspects of Independence such as vocational skills and daily living skills. Steven serves as a role model for other students by always being willing to help. He is encouraging, helpful, persistent, and confident. Steven participated in the Special Olympics summer games last year and brought home a gold medal in bocce ball. Steven has aggressively needed to adapt to his growing mobility needs, and he has shown that he can adapt and overcome his anxiety and his disability challenges. Steven works very hard every single day to work through anxious moments. He also works very hard to complete his school work and vocational expectations to the best of his abilities.”
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