ohdangdiana:

Honestly at times like this, I’ve never loved my school more.

Here’s some background info. Scotty is a senior at my school and he is one of the sweetest, friendliest, most enthusiastic people I know. He’s that person who will always give you a smile and hug even if you don’t know him personally. But after the initial meeting, you can’t help but love him.

Well anyways, at prom last weekend, it was announced that Scotty had won prom king. The whole place erupted into cheers as we chanted “Scotty, Scotty, Scotty!” Prom was amazing, but nothing can top the look on Scotty’s face when he came up to the stage to receive his crown.

Sounds like a typical story of an All-American popular jock who got what he was destined for?

Wrong.

Scotty is a special-needs student with autism but we have never treated him like he was any different. We nominated him because we loved him and because there was no one else better. There were also four other boys who were nominated for prom king but they all dropped out because they wanted Scotty to win.

As a part of the school’s “Best Buddies Club,” I’ve heard Scotty’s mom say she was grateful that Westiew has accepted Scotty wholeheartedly and that because of Westview, he has thrived and become more confident.

However, I don’t think Scotty has any idea what a positive impact he has had on us for the last four years because even though we all hang out in different groups, Scotty was our link. He was what we all had in common and I don’t think our school would’ve been as close if it wasn’t for him. I’m so proud to be graduating with him on June 7.