Along with telling his story of how being bullied as a kid led to him becoming a national champion, Wilhelm performed award-winning BMX tricks recently at an assembly for Cross Creek scholars. Wilhelm holds a mark recognized by the Guinness World Records for the most tail whips, is a three-time X Games medalist and two-time U.S. national champion and has performed on “America’s Got Talent.”
After grabbing their attention, students heard from Wilhelm on how he persevered and the kindness, positivity, and the difference a person can make.
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Cross Creek Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Byron Center, Michigan, serving students in Young 5s through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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