Chris S.
Class of December 2006
Chris S., a former graduate who interned here for psychology a couple of months ago, is now working here full-time.
Chris arrived at The Family School on February 2 of ’05 and was placed in Family Four. Before arriving, Scott was an angry, arrogant kid with many issues. He suffered with depression and was disrespectful to the people who loved him.
From the start, Chris was very angry about being here. “I couldn’t wait to leave this place,” he said, recollecting. After a while, he began to open up and took suggestions. Along with Family Four’s students and staff, one of the most influential people who helped Chris was Tex Schumate. “You could have a good day, unless you made other plans. That’s what Tex would always say to me when I was down,” said Chris.
Chris began to work a program. He got in touch with his spiritual side, and started to understand the phrase “Let Go and Let God.” He joined performing arts, participating in chorus and show choir.
Chris graduated in December of ’06. Afterwards, he went to a community college, took online courses, and was involved in a DARPA project. He finished his psychology degree and is planning on working in the counseling department here. He is engaged to Carmen A., a former alumnus and daughter of one of The Family School’s owners Mike Argiros, and is planning to marry in October. For fun, Scott likes to sing in barbershop, a type of unaccompanied music.
“Good luck and remember that God is always with you wherever you go,” Chris says to the June graduates.
