High impact high schooler

Carrie's Karnes fall 2004

Dear Wilson family,

It's been a while, but after reading a recent article on Evan in the

sun sailor I felt I wanted to write you a letter. If you don't

remember, my name is Carrie Skarnes and I attended Zachary Lane

elementary with Evan. I clearly remember being in class with Evan.

Mrs. Toms would always come into our second grade classroom and ask

Evan who he would  like to come down to her office and play games

with.frequently Evan would choose me, and ever since then, it's been

great for me to talk to him and get to know him better these past

eight years.

I really feel that the article did a good job of explaining to the

reader how active Evan is, I couldn't agree more with the fact that

the kids surrounding him don't just know him, they like him. I see

Evan in the hallways at school, and the way he carries himself is

awesome. He walks with confidence, a smile, and a look of

determination.I think because of this, the kids in our school have

truly grown a strong liking and respect for him, and almost everyone

treats in that way.

Ninth grade year I didn't see Evan much. It was a big new school and I

saw less and less of Plymouth middle school kids because everyone was

scattered around the school. This year, as a sophomore, I saw Evan for

the first time in a varsity football game. I went up to Evan, to say

"hello "and ask how he was doing. Right as I approached him and he

looked at me, and he leaned down and gave me the biggest, and one of

the best hugs and received in a long time. He put his arms around me,

and squeeze me and patted my back and my hair while saying quotes

"Carrie! Carrie! how are you?"

It was at that point, that it really stood out to me what a great,

noble person Evan had developed into. And then in the article "much

for which to give thanks", I think that one last thing should've been

added. I think that myself, and all of Evans peers should think Evan.

Because Evan is certainly different than others diagnosed with down

syndrome. Evan has taught many MANY students who have participated in

sports, classes, and other groups that no matter who you are, you can

be happy. I also believe he's taught people be more open-minded,

caring, and nurturing.

I don't really know the point of this letter, but I just and a strong

feeling after reading that article, and really felt that I wanted to

express my appreciation of Evan and your family. And I really believe

Evan is truly blessed to have a family like yours. Well that's all, I

look forward to seeing what's in store for Evan in the future. Take

care and God bless.

sincerely Carrie Skarnes

Sent from tim's phone