Three teenagers in the high school in the small town of Iowa are recognized according to their extraordinary efforts.
Ottumwa, Iowa, has a population of only 25,000 people and is well known as the birthplace of the actor Tom Arnold. It is also visible by its share of presidential visits over the years since Benjamin Harrison in the 19th century to Barack Obama in 21. years.
The city now has three heroes in Clinton Ring, Paul Clarry and Daveson Hartman – Seniors at Gateway High School that did not hesitate to help someone in need.
Three friends were in their classroom in October last year, when Klanj saw a man who fought after falling on the railways running directly behind school.
“I felt like he needed help,” Clanry said. “That’s how I just said that those guys would help you quickly help me.”
The BNSF railway is an active railway that cuts through the city.
“We went to check it out. We didn’t think twice. We just got out … helped him.” Ring said.
Three boys run out of school and down to the railway to help a man who was in trouble.
“The next thing I know is that they came from that room, next to my room.” Hey, Mr. E, there’s a guy in the railroads, “he said to save him,” Matt Erlandson said, and the scientific teacher said.
Erlandson followed teenagers out there to see if he could help.
“When I was outside, they were somehow to him and helped him get off his legs and they just started walking to the bus station,” Erlandson said. “It was just, you know, a selfless act. They didn’t wait and seek permission, they just said,” We’re doing this. “
Gateway High school is an alternative high school.
“A lot of them is the issues of attendance in high school or are deficient in classes,” said the school principal in Aaron Ruff. “Some have problems with behavior, and some decide to come here just to be in a smaller setting. We really pride not defining the children in their worst moment, but at the very best time.”
Students and staff are hoping this moment helps to remove the stigma associated with these schools.
“He proves that we’re better,” Hartman said.
When asked what people should take away from three teenagers who help a complete stranger, said the Klanija, “Be fair for people around you.”
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” the ring added.
Teenagers have never seen a man who saved you again after they thanked them for help, but their shared heroism has now brought three friends even closer.
“I think they’re great people,” Hartman said for a clan and a ring. “They help me a lot. They help others, and thank you for that, because I’m their friend.”
David Begnaud
2025-02-03 17:36:00
