Desert Edge High School selects 11th grader Travion Dixson to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award in Overcoming Adversity.
Travion was nominated by his football coach, Mr. Bryce Wright, who shared the following story:
Travion recently lost his mother who he was very close with. Most 16-17 year olds would struggle mightily with a loss of this magnitude and some may even give up on prior commitments. On top of that, Travion has not had the football season he may have predicted; however, he has shown up every single day ready to work and get better at his craft as a receiver. I truly admire the strength he has exhibited and his ability to show up consistently with the same effort each day. Travion has been a pivotal part of the football team and that is a testament to his willingness to battle through adversity.