By MARY ROBERSON
Sheridan Community Schools
Nathan Carithers, a Sheridan High School student, recently won two medals in the Special Olympics competition. The athletic medals are symbolic of the way he excels in other areas of his life as well.
According to teacher Michael Moore, “Nathan’s work ethic is unmatched. He has lots of energy and is a positive and fun person to be around – always willing to help others.”
In addition to being a student at Sheridan High School, Nathan works as a part-time custodian both during the school day and after school. Nathan works two-and-a-half hours during middle and high school lunch. He then works three hours as a custodian after school. He prefers the custodian job because he’s not just in one spot and he likes cleaning.
Despite never competing at the Special Olympics in skiing, Nathan won two silver medals – one in slalom and one in the giant slalom. Nathan said that winning the medals made him feel, “unbelievable, especially the second one.”
Nathan’s classmates also see the good in Nathan as he was named “most inspirational” in senior superlative voting.
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In addition to his work at Sheridan High School, Nathan has a side business of mowing grass, mower repair, power washing houses, vacuum repair, and sales. As Moore explained, “His creativity in ingenuity is something to behold. He is a master at fixing vacuum cleaners, ice machines, dishwashers, coffee makers, and space heaters.”
When asked what he most would like people to know about him, he said it was the business he has created. Nathan enjoys his work at SHS because he likes “making the school a better place.”
Superintendent Dave Mundy added, “We are extremely proud of Nathan and his accomplishments. Like so many of our outstanding students, he puts forth hard work and dedication each and every day. We are fortunate to have Nathan at Sheridan High School – he is an awesome student and individual.”