Today is the last day of school for both Samantha and Tyler. We are very proud of them both for doing so well. We know of so many dystonia sufferers that are unable to continue to go to public school or struggle because of medications and symptoms. Sam and Tyler are definitely fighters and excel regardless of their dystonia. Sam and Tyler both received principal awards, which means they had good attendance and good grades throughout the year and bug awards which means they brought up a grade without dropping any. Tyler received the President's award for maintaining a 3.8 or higher all year and earlier this year he was awarded the citizen of the month award.
Today their school gave out the Tyler Staab Award again to the student that is chosen to have excelled academically, never gives up no matter what challenges they are faced with, is kind to others, shows integrity, etc… This award is given each year by Mr. Hall who comes up from south Florida to present the award to the student and parents of the winner. This year's winner is Yuanqi "Reggie" Cai who received every award possible including perfect attendance. Yuanqi Cai received a trophy, his name on a plaque at the school as the third recipient of the award, and $750 was donated to Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure in his honor.
Luke finished school without incident and he is allowed back next year. I am just kidding about Luke. Luke seems to pick up everything very quickly. His athletic skills really impress me because I do not spnd much time with him teaching him sports because I am scared what it will do if he gets the symptoms as well.