Teen arrested for skateboarding gets "Student of the Month" at WHS

Life is funny, is it not? Tyler Wright was arrested, hand cuffed, and hulled into the police station for skateboarding in downtown Wilmington, Ohio in August 2009. Tyler most recently made the paper again, this time for "Student of the Month" at Wilmington High School January 14, 2010. This award is based on leadership and academic achievements. I have personally known Tyler for the last 3-4 years and all I can say about him is this. Out of all the skaters in Wilmington Ohio, Tyler has been to nearly all of the CCSA meetings, he has attended all the CCSA fundraisers, and he has helped out any way he can. He spent all last summer volunteering every day at the local skateshop, until his arrest. He is always there when you need a helping hand. This kid is NOT a juvenile delinquent, he's just a kid that needs continued positive influences in his life......like all kids his age. I also want to give kudos to Reality Skates. They are NOT a non-profit organization, but they are there for the kids in that way. Butch is always there to help and talk with the kids. This summer Reality Skates will be transporting up to 14 kids at a time to different skate parks to skate. This summer series will end with a final destination to Skatopia in Rutland, Ohio. Skateboarding is NOT a crime, it's a sport that takes great athleticism and ability. What Butch is doing for these kids this summer will impact them in a positive way, and leave lasting memories for a lifetime. These kids just want to have a "court for their sport" please help by getting involved with the Clinton County Skatepark Association. Let's all work together to make this dream of a concrete skatepark a reality. We can't do it alone. We need the community to pull together to make it happen. The next meeting for the Clinton County Skatepark Association will be Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00pm in the Coffeebar of Jen's Deli 28 West Main Street Wilmington Ohio 45177 937-383-3354. We have weekly meetings at the same location, at the same time each week. We would love to have your support.