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ETHEN HIGGINS,
PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S)
Michael Higgins Kemery Smith
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
Great Divide, Junior ski coach
Helena School District summer employee
PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Work this summer and then attend school to be either a diesel mechanic or a game warden.
DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
Ryan Cooney
Project for Alternative Learning
DISTINGUISHED STUDENT
Ethen Higgins
Project for Alternative Learning
When I started at PAL, I didn’t feel like I belonged. Ryan Cooney made me feel welcome. He is always willing to listen and have a conversation. He never judged or made me feel like my opinion didn’t matter. Without his support, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He pushed me to be a better me. My favorite story about Ryan is when he skied the terrain park with us at Great Divide......even if he did crash! Ryan is simply awesome, and I hope to continue our relationship as I start my journey of adult life.
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