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Show The Dixie Sun 1996 er E Wilkinson is keynote speaker at College Commencement rushed for over SUN Wilkinson DIXIE will to m,;t the graduates at the rouu jege commencement in Your (,on June 7 at 7:00 p.m. :;ms Arena. Wilkinson is mi of Dixie College who $ you v about his ou tt.iy ,en nationally and posi--jd- e experiences uour drt towards life. .jison was a dominating throughout his high-areat Dixie High. He l surp football io time tul m nd the starting tailback ars. During his career he i;ay er all-sta- te ti't saui 3000 yards, scored sixty touchdowns and accumulated more than 4500 all purpose yards. In addition, he was selected as an baseball player his junior year and state wrestling champion. Only a week after signing a letter of intent to play both football and baseball at Dixie College, he was involved in a debilitating accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. He spent three and a half weeks in an intensive care unit all-sta- FROM PAGE 2 xs must be transferred to other areas if not certified," Smith said. "There is defi-- increased demand and it has resulted in ,k hiring of dispatching." aining program at Dixie College varies MED ir popu nance 6 nneore -- o 15 weeks depending on the students' liability and past experience in aviation, e period is remarkably brief compared to rom af. e good of on the job training which previ-a- s route to FAA certification. .irogram includes six training essentials ind a brief practical application training, ntials will be taught at Dixie and SkyWest has contracted to provide the hands-o- n years the soon i visioi ght In son ;u mg, m struggling to breathe on his own. The next five months were spent in a rehabilitation center where he virtually had to relearn basic motor skills and simple tasks. Throughout his ordeal, Wilkinson received unconditional support from his family and girlfriend, Jennifer Orton, who traveled up from St. George every weekend to be with him. However, the same drive and determination that had made Wilkinson a star athlete propelled him through his difficult circumstances. He refused to Gxie SUMMER Chancellor Marwr training. SkyWest will provide work stations in their Flight Operations Dispatch Center for aero tech students. The total cost for the program including tuition, fees and work station charges will be as low as on previous experience. $1,000, depending Participation by the Dixie College Short Term Intensive Training program is helping to keep students' costs at a minimum. The program not only benefits individuals looking for work specifically as a dispatcher but provides job security in several fields. "The course work is transferable to various industries and can create opportunities for advancement," Smith said. Colleges Tanner Amphitheater Summer Series presents Luxury Student Apartment 11 South 800 East IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Spedaf Summer Spates 634-905- 0 the nicest apartments COO 1996 CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS various business groups, academic and religious groups he speaks with is centered on having a positive attitude and enjoying life. Wilkinson and Orton were married in March 1994. She has learned to adjust to the new circumstances becoming both a companion and a care giver. Wilkinson says he enjoys life and gets great satisfaction from spending time with his family and friends especially his wife. give up on life and has continued his success through different avenues. Since the accident he has graduated from Dixie College with high honors and was also the recipient of the Achievement of the Year award. He is currently attending Southern Utah University and also works full time for Smith Henderson and Associates, a registered investment advisory firm. 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