July 19, 2023: Shout out to Sam

Thursday, July 20, 2023 · by kathy howe

Just wanted to give a shout out to Sam who started AB Calculus this week!!!  And he’s taking it 5 days per week so he can get a semester done by September.

And he’s finishing his Physics honors class *and* he’s taking a year long art class.

Plus he’s taking AP Chinese 2x/week.

All these are online, of course, but do you know any other rising senior in high school who is working this hard during their summer vacation?!?!? Ummmmm…..no.

He also got some fun in today visiting his friend Max who has Burkitt’s Lymphoma and was diagnosed in May. Max has been a shining light and a buoyant force for Sam and our family and we are so grateful to have him and his family as friends now. Sam is Max’s own personal rock star.

#FULeukemia

#LFGStemCells

#TeamSamStrong

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7 comments

Cindy McLaughlin · Thursday, July 20, 2023
Damn Sam! Nice going kiddo. This thing has only made you stronger. #FULeukemia
Jennifer Gaunce · Thursday, July 20, 2023
This is all awesome! Go Sam and Max (and Joc)!!💪💪
Paige, Zac, Max, and Bel Cook · Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sam is going to rock Chinese and Calculus! Team Sam all the way - The Cooklets + Team Mighty Max
David Hornik · Thursday, July 20, 2023
LFG!
Jennifer White · Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sam is epic! And how wonderful to hear about his special friendships.. Max is a lucky kid to have Sam on his side!
Anabel Pearson · Sunday, July 23, 2023
Nice strong senior year finish for the disciplined kid! It takes grit to get it done! Bet he wants to chillax and enjoy friends at homecoming games / dances etc .. mentoring is also so sweet !
Daesman Suri · Friday, August 11, 2023
Really impressed ! What a rockstar!