Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence. These attributes encompass Raider PRIDE and are some of the same adjectives that describe Middletown Area High School senior Connor White, recipient of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit’s Tom Buskey Student Achievement Award. The award is given to students identified with disabilities who have also overcome incredible adversity throughout their high school career. Connor was presented with the award at a luncheon and ceremony in early May.
MAHS Transition Coordinator Mr. Carson Book said Connor is a resilient student who has overcome early struggles in high school and is thriving as an employee with DP World’s Middletown location. Connor’s plans after graduation include working full time at DP World and hopes to eventually study meteorology in college.
The Tom Buskey Student Achievement Award is named for Tom Buskey, a member of the Capital Area Regional Transition Council who devoted his time towards finding training and employment opportunities. Buskey advocated for students who needed to “beat the odds” and or may have needed extra support to find their path. The annual luncheon and award ceremony is to keep Tom’s memory alive.
| MAHS senior Connor White proudly displays the certificate he received for the Tom Buskey Student Achievement Award. |