It's time to break out the confetti and cheer because we are celebrating the March Participant of the Month, Jordan!

Participant of the Month is awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who have clearly demonstrated one or more of our three R’s: responsibility, resilience, and respect. Jordan has been recognized by both his peers and staff for his outstanding demonstration of responsibility, resilience, and respect at MICC.

Jordan's helpfulness towards staff has not gone unnoticed, with one staff member praising him for always being ready to lend a hand and lead activities in the Social Program. And it's not just staff that appreciate Jordan's company; his peers have praised him for always having a smile on his face and taking the time to catch up with everyone.

When asked why he thinks he was chosen as the Participant of the Month, Jordan modestly replied, "I'm just an all-around great person and I'm always ready to help with activities." And boy, is he ever! Jordan is a proud member of the MICC Rockband and loves to belt out tunes every day. He's also a self-proclaimed Jeopardy fanatic

Jordan has been a participant in MICC's Community Program and is a graduate of the MICC College Program class of 2010 (formerly MLC's Undergraduate Program). When asked about his favorite memory at MICC, Jordan lit up as he reminisced about the senior winter men's retreat, where they had breakfast burritos, went sledding, and spent time with Uncle Rich.

Congratulations, Jordan!

We are celebrating the December Participant of the Month, Lyndsey!

Participant of the Month is awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who have clearly demonstrated one or more of our three R’s: responsibility, resilience, and respect. Here are some of what people had to say about Lyndsey’s RESPONSIBILITY:

A staff member shared Lyndsey "has been taking leadership roles in class and helping out without being asked”.

Another staff had this praise to share, “Lyndsey is so kind. She always greets people with a smile and often a hug. Lyndsey clearly articulates all that she learned in the College Program and talks about how she demonstrates that knowledge in everyday life. Lyndsey is a treat to be around!”

When asked why she has been recognized as Participant of the Month, Lyndsey said, “I have made many positive changes in my life, I've been responsible with working at Great Wolf Lodge, and I have a cheerful attitude while being a role model for College students.” You nailed it, Lyndsey!

Lyndsey is currently a participant in MICC’s Community Program, and is a MICC College Program class of 2016 graduate. She loves to bowl and is currently in the Special Olympics Bowling elective and will be talking Weird Science in the spring. She loves all the friends she has made at MICC and participating in activities.
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Congratulations, Lyndsey!

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We are celebrating our November Participant of the Month, Ryan!

Participant of the Month is awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who have clearly demonstrated one or more of our three R’s: responsibility, resilience, and respect. Here are some of what people had to say about Ryan’s RESPONSIBILITY:

A staff member shared, “After a cooking demo, Ryan stayed late to help staff clean-up after the rest of his apartment had left.” Another staff echoed Ryan’s willingness to help saying, “Ryan always volunteers to help in Food with Friends! He volunteers to help before class starts, during class, and for clean-up.”

The staff continued, “He is also super kind, funny, creative, a great participant in class, and looks out for his friends.”

When asked why he has been recognized as Participant of the Month, Ryan shared, “I think the reason why I have been recognized as The Participant of the Month is that I always bring a positive attitude anywhere I go, and I will always help with activities and help out in any way I can.”

Ryan is currently a junior in MICC’s College Program. He is involved in Story Telling Fitness and Lego Masters. He shared that his favorite thing about MICC is “meeting new people and making friends”.
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Congratulations, Ryan!