Danville man takes unique path to being a scientist Schools & Kids, posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Jun 13, 2012 at 7:17 am
When Maxwell Bertolero was in high school nine years ago, he was advised that he'd better get his act together or he'd never succeed. But, although he took an alternative route, he recently not only graduated from Columbia University, he was valedictorian.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 5:14 PM
Posted by Mom, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Jun 13, 2012 at 7:17 am
It is always so nice to hear such a fantastic success story! Any mental illness is so difficult to explain to those who don't understand or don't want to understand. Way to believe in yourself and just go for it!!!
Posted by Jerold Z Kaplan, M.D., a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Jun 13, 2012 at 8:56 am
My congratulations to Max and his family. Everyone needs to realize that "marching to a different drummer" may still lead to success even if the drummer is on a bike! I am sure that Max will do as well at UCB as he did at Columbia.
Posted by Danville Dad, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jun 13, 2012 at 11:10 am
Kudos also to Venture school. Our son attended during his middle school years and benefited greatly from the experience. The staff there is the best; they truly care for their students. I'm glad to say that my son has since graduated from college, and has been happily employed and pursuing his dream ever since. I'm convinced that his experience at Venture was pivotal in helping him become the person he is now.
Posted by Theresa N, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Jun 13, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Congratulations Mathew and to your parents. You are a fine example of what so many kids today (including my daughter who also graduated from Venture for the same reasons) that face your challenges. I know you will become an amazing scientist and perhaps one day cure Depression. Thank you for sharing your speech. I am passing it along to my daughter who is after gradating 3 years ago is now finding higher learning one of her passions also.
View in an RSS Reader
E-mail this topic.
Print this topic.
