Autism Awareness Month

While out to dinner in the community one of our Emergence students met some friendly police officers. A week later, those same officers (of the Randolph PD) came to visit that student in his classroom. Knowing that he’d soon be graduating they surprised him with gifts! The best gift of the day was being sworn in as a Certified, Honorary Police Officer of the Randolph PD! Not only that but a month later, Senator Timilty came to present another citation from the MA Senate! The Senator and the officers truly honored our student and school showing us we live in such a supportive community.

In the month of April we received a special visit from Duron Harmon, Defensive Back for the World Champion New England Patriots. Duron has a special place in his heart for kids with autism and boy, did it show. He has a 10 year old nephew with autism and has actively supported Autism Speaks, most notably through the NFL’s Cleat’s for a Cause Initiative. Duron actively participated in a rollerblading activity with the elementary division and then took center stage for our all school Opening Activity. Not one to be shy, he stretched, exercised and sang along with our entire student body. The special activity ended with Duron personally, high-fiving, shaking hands and hugging everyone of our 160 students and teachers. Thank you Duron!