Commitment to Kids 2019
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2019 Rosemary Zander Award Recipients
- Cydney Algee
- Aesha Ali
- Mavrick Altman
- Mathew Bartholomew
- Jacob Bartola
- Najda Bosnic
- Ciara Brothers
- Carla Davis
- Ellie Glaser
- Evan Glaser
- Samuel Gregory
- Jaylyn Hauck
- Joseph Haynes Jr.
- Abdulhafidh Ibrahim
- Natalie Littich
- Phoebe McFarland
- Brandon Moreno
- Halima Naqibullah
- Samuel Stewart
- Markell Tompkins
- Yvonna Walker
- 2019 Scholarship Recipients
- Special School District of St. Louis County
- 2019 Rosemary Zander Award Recipients
Jacob Bartola
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Jacob Bartola is an inspiration to all of those around him with his joyful spirit and dedication to learning. He is a fifth-grader at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District and receives services from SSD.
Jake has surmounted numerous health obstacles throughout his young life. He has proven to be a great role model to his peers, and he has made great academic progress.
“Jake arrives to school every day with a smile on his face, and he possesses a laugh and positive attitude that is contagious,” said Nancy Wamser, an occupational therapist at Blades who co-nominated Jake for the Rosemary Zander Award. “He perseveres and keeps trying in spite of his challenges.”
Jake participates in Special Olympics and is a member of the Hugs 4 Life Club at Blades, in which students participate in activities that foster empathy, compassion and respect for others.“Jake lights up a room with his enthusiasm and hard work,” said Wamser. “He is a real treasure.”