Student of the Month - March 2011 |
My About Face |  My name is Roddy and I am 15 years old. I’m from Brown County and have been at Rawhide for four months. My favorite things to do in my free time are playing football and going fishing. I used to fish a lot with my Grandpa and was able to pick it up again here at Rawhide. I like to be outside and I’ve been able to go ice fishing during my stay as well. I also like the woodworking class.
The thing I most like about Rawhide is participating in the job training program. The job trainers have taught me how to be a good worker. I know that even when a job is difficult, I can push myself to get it done and do it well. This will be a valuable skill for me when I leave Rawhide and get a job. I would like to get a good job that uses my woodworking skills when I’m discharged from Rawhide.
I am doing the best I’ve ever done in school. My goals are to graduate from high school and attend college after I leave here. Someday I would also like to have my own cabinet making business.
Some of the people who helped encourage me are the job trainers, teachers, my houseparents Ed & Patti Dedmon, and the other Smith Home staff. I am very grateful for all their help in making an about face change to my life.
~Roddy
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