Students change their lives with The Options Program

The Optimist Club of Gresham, Oregon sponsors a student of the month program that is slightly different from most.  Called The Options Program, it has been running in the Gresham High School for 21 years. The Optimist Club helps teachers and counselors work with at-risk-youths to keep them in school, help them avoid being tardy, and raise their grades. The Optimist Club helps especially with motivation and attitude by providing positive reinforcement. 

Daphney Adams was recently recognized by the club for changing her attendance habits and bringing up her grades from Ds and Fs to As and Bs. Daphney, now a senior, is looking forward to attending college and majoring in graphic design.  She thanked her mom and a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sisters for helping her change her habits.

Find out more about The Options Program at the Gresham Optimist Club website.

Photo courtesy of the Gresham Optimist Club.  Shown with Daphney Adams is Ed DeSantis.