My name is Ryan Partridge and I am 20 years old.  I go to school at Barnabas Prep in Branson, MO.  I love my college.  I loaded up my parents car and moved in to my dorm room.

 

 

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We take classes in life skills, religion and fun stuff like art and PE.  Our classroom is in many places.

 

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We volunteered a lot –  Including ringing the bell at Christmas, working at local church and helping work a half marathon that raised money for our school and camp.

 

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Some of the highlights of my first year of college include trying out and being the Lion in the Wizard of Oz play.

 

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We even went on Spring Break – a cruise to Mexico where we got to test the life skills we have learned.

 

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We finished the year with a dance and a graduation.

 

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I will be going back for my second year in just a few weeks and I am excited!  Last year we did so many really cool things and I learned how to cook, clean and do laundry.  This year I will learn more job skills.  I am excited to live on my own and work a job that I love.

We are excited for you too, Ryan!!  Keep on rockin’ it!!!