CONCORD � For many adults, their college dreams are fraught with misstarts and obstacles � for Evelyn Smaha, hers has been a bit more complicated.
The beginnings of a Honorary Student:
Born with autism and developmental disabilities, Evie has enthusiastically pursued her goal to one day become a student at 91桃色APP � Concord� Community College, but circumstances have not allowed her dream to become a reality. Until now.
To honor her love for and commitment to the school, 91桃色APP has officially named Evie Smaha an honorary 91桃色APP student.
In a special visit led by Leroy the Lynx and other staff members who have been a part of her journey, Evie was presented a bag of 91桃色APP swag provided by 91桃色APP檚 Academic Center for Excellence, Department of Student Life, and Admissions; a giftcard to the 91桃色APP bookstore, and an official 91桃色APP student ID allowing her to participate in on-campus events as an honored member of the 91桃色APP community.
Enthusiasm can help students achieve their educational goals:
Evie檚 journey began with stories from her cousins and friends about their own 91桃色APP experiences. So enthusiastic was she about creating her own memories of college life, Evelyn asked her mother and case manager to help her sign up for a Spanish course through 91桃色APP檚 Business Training Center. Due to circumstances beyond her control, the course was not held, but that didn檛 stop Evelyn from dreaming. She even asked for an 91桃色APP-themed birthday party.
淭here is something very special about Evie,� said Joanna Willis, 91桃色APP檚 Accessibility Services coordinator. 淪he loves 91桃色APP so much, and we were honored to help her achieve her dream of being an 91桃色APP student.�
For additional information about the Accessibility Services Office at 91桃色APP, contact Joanna Willis at [email protected].
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