Student of the Month - December 2009

Road to Recovery

My name is Dylan, I am 17 years old and will be 18 in January. I’m from Waupaca County and have been at Rawhide for four months. My favorite things to do include cooking, reading the Bible, and hanging out with friends. Some of my favorite sports are basketball, football, disc golf, weightlifting, and running. I hold the Rawhide record for heaviest dead lift at 460 pounds. I enjoy reading many books; some of my favorites are Fallen Angels, Touching Spirit Bear, and A Heartbeat from Hell (the biography of Pastor Steve Mays).

Since coming to Rawhide, I have accepted Christ and became a Christian. Now my life means so much more, including telling others about the Gospel. I joined Building Spiritual Muscle and do a Bible study with my mentor Jess, who is a resident instructor in the Gillespie Youth Home.

My day starts out with the Work Experience Program. I work in the Pennau Prep Center (Students learn auto detailing, maintenance, evaluation, and basic office skills.) with my job trainers Tony B., Steve V., and Joe B. In the afternoon I attend school at Starr Academy and enjoy my classes with Mr. Riley and Mrs. Connie. I am working to get my high school diploma and will graduate next year from Starr Academy! My plans after leaving Rawhide include attending a private Christian college and majoring in psychology. I hope to be able to come back to Rawhide to work as a resident instructor.

I’m on the road to recovery.

~Dylan

Current Student of the Month

January 2010 - John

February 2009 - Raul

March 2009 - Shawn

April 2009 - Jesse

May 2009 - Luke

June 2009 - Adam

July 2009 - Justin

August 2009 - Alex

September 2009 - Jordan

October 2009 - Alex

November 2009 - Gary