Sean Swindle - A "MYTI" Graduate

On May 25, 2006 in Greensboro, Alabama, Sean Swindle, a former MYTI participant, graduated from Greensboro West High School. Harrison County School District representatives, Kathy Williams, MYTI Transition Specialist, and Eunetha Polk, MYTI teacher, attended the graduation ceremony. Sean’s parents are both originally from the Greensboro area. Many family members, maternal and paternal, who live in the Greensboro community were in attendance including his grandmother, grandfather, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Sean and his family left the gulf coast area after hurricane Katrina. Since relocating to Alabama, he has adjusted to the move and made many new friends at school and in the community. Sean is now driving and has a part-time job on the weekends. Upon completion of a GED, he plans to go to ITT vocational school and pursue a career as a game tester.
After the graduation ceremony, a family dinner was held at a local restaurant, the Smokehouse. Sean sat at the head of the table and blessed the food that was ordered from the menu. We were impressed at how his self-esteem has increased and how much he has matured since his relocation to the Greensboro community. When he entered the MYTI program, Sean was a shy, introverted young man with few friends outside of his two pet bearded dragons and his parents. In the Greensboro community, he has many new friends and is even planning a future with his girlfriend, Tamika.

Congratulations, Sean!