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 麻豆社 � 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, 麻豆社 has officially named Evie Smaha an honorary 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 swag provided by 麻豆社檚 Academic Center for Excellence, Department of Student Life, and Admissions; a giftcard to the 麻豆社 bookstore, and an official 麻豆社 student ID allowing her to participate in on-campus events as an honored member of the 麻豆社 community.
Enthusiasm can help students achieve their educational goals:
Evie檚 journey began with stories from her cousins and friends about their own 麻豆社 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 麻豆社檚 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 麻豆社-themed birthday party.
淭here is something very special about Evie,� said Joanna Willis, 麻豆社檚 Accessibility Services coordinator. 淪he loves 麻豆社 so much, and we were honored to help her achieve her dream of being an 麻豆社 student.�
For additional information about the Accessibility Services Office at 麻豆社, contact Joanna Willis at [email protected].
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