WonderWorks hosted their first annual WonderKids program, recognizing over 100 students that were nominated by their teachers from the Syracuse city school district for the hard work that they put into their school and surrounding communities. The event had local support and participation from Say Yes to Education, Covanta Energy and Karyn Burns' ABCs.
WonderWorks director of operations Nicole Montgomery said, "There are students who have not allowed themselves to fall victim to a life-threatening illness or who insist on portraying a positive attitude in spite of situations which make it difficult to wake up and go to school each day. These are the kids we need to thank for inspiring their classmates and their teachers. They teach us dedication, perseverance and that any goal you set for yourself is worth achieving."
On June 21st, teachers and students nominated for the WonderKids program and their families were invited to the WonderKids celebration for a day of fun at WonderWorks in Destiny USA. The program awarded those students who portray positive character, efforts in academics and a determination to excel in addition to overcoming a tremendous physical, emotional or environmental obstacle and/or who have made outstanding service contributions to their
community.
"These stories of perseverance are an inspiration and we are grateful to WonderWorks for this opportunity to share them with the community," said Lisa Moore, director of development, Say Yes Syracuse.
Children who deserve recognition are not only those who achieve good grades or excel on the playing field. You see them every day in the classrooms and wonder what it is that motivates them to strive for excellence and overcome tremendous obstacles. These are WonderKids.
The WonderKids program will start at 9:00am on Saturday, June 21st at WonderWorks on the third level of Destiny USA. Tags: