By Jajce W.
Mann House students have been spending valuable time with one another before the June graduates depart in less than a month. Many grads have been stepping up and throwing themselves into their program work before their departure.
With graduation around the corner, Family Foundation School student Phillip P. has been taking actions that benefit both himself as well as other Mann House students. He has been giving his best advice to the newcomers, helping them through their struggles during his remaining time. “Phil is a miracle. Phil is the reason why I work here, to see the outstanding changes that kids make and prove that the program truly works,” said Family Leader, Joe Petriella. After June Phil will be going back to high school to finish his senior year at home.
Sarah V. just recently switched her sponsor from Robin Ducey to Nanci Newcomb. She wants to take advantage of the staff and what they have to offer. She has began to go over the 12 Steps and has frequent program talks with Newcomb in hopes of gaining as much experience, strength, and hope to take with her when she leaves.
Evan P. has done work by giving back to the community through service and action. He shows great effort on family crews. Volunteering is an expected thing for Evan; his support was a big help in Mann House. “I have been focused on helping my sponsees and preparing myself for college in August,” said Evan. Also, being a junior sponsor, Evan has been giving back his own experience, strength, and hope to all of his sponsees and new kids.
