Our oldest at home, has been going to Explorer Academy through the local law enforcement agency. This past Saturday he graduated and has his last test this Saturday. We were so proud of him as he walked in with the other cadets. They were in uniform, standing tall, and very excited although they couldn't let it show.
Joe worked very hard for the past few months that he has been in the program. He aced all four tests with a scores of 100% on each. He was within one point of tying for first place for the physical fitness portion. On Saturday he was award top Academic Score and the overall award of Honor Student. Wow! We are so proud of him!
His friend later said to him over lunch at Olive Garden, "I'm surprised you won the academic award, but I'm more surprised that you didn't win the physical fitness award." That is so true!! Joe is a natural athlete, but the push-ups got the better of him, plus he played or practiced varsity soccer everyday besides going to the Academy. He pushed himself and it paid off. Well done, Joe!
AND if that wasn't enough...............
Joe is in photo at school. He took some pictures and one happened to be the strings of his guitar at a certain angle. His pictures were so well liked that one of the photos is featured on the front of the school newspaper!!! His name is on the front and the year he will graduate.
This same friend who made the earlier comment, looked at Joe and said, "Who are you?!" "What have you done with Joseph?!"
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