A few years ago Keeven Wilson's future was in doubt. He had a particularly difficult home life, to the point the he and his siblings were removed from their home and parents and placed in shelter care. He rarely attended school and found himself in trouble on a few occasions. As he shouldered a past ...
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Hunter High teen who persevered after serious accident wins ‘Absolutely Incredible Kid’ award
Two years after being struck by a vehicle on his way to school, Hunter High student Walter Peralta is prepped to graduate with academic accolades. That isn’t to say Walter has completely recovered from the accident, far from it. He uses a walker and wheelchair to get around, and his speech is ...
Nominate resilient students for the Absolutely Incredible Kid award
There are countless students in Granite School District who overcome daily challenges in their pursuit of a high quality education. Some are bogged down with family or financial burdens. Others face physical challenges, or carry heavy emotional baggage with them to school. Yet time and time ...
The Absolutely Incredible Kid Contest
Here in Granite School District there are countless students who overcome daily challenges in their pursuit of quality education. Some are bogged down with family or financial burdens. Others face physical challenges, or carry heavy emotional baggage with them to school. Yet time and time again, ...