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Dalton Wolf stands with his award-winning drawing entitled “Farms of Ohio” at the
Great Darke County Fair.
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Edison State EAGLE Program Student Finds Success at Fair
Students involved in the EAGLE Program at Edison State Community
College are already seeing the benefits of receiving hands-on learning
opportunities.
One student, in particular, recently found success at The Great Darke
County Fair. Dalton Wolf, of New Madison, received first place for his
artwork entitled “Farm of Ohio” in the drawing category for differently
abled adults.
“Although, the idea of winning an award/prize is what motivated Dalton
to enter the contest, we are just grateful for the opportunity which
allowed him to experience what it is like to participate in fair week
and to submit an entry. This is the first year a category for
differently abled individuals has been offered for the Fine Arts
exhibit/contest at The Darke County Fair,” said Wolf’s mother and
guardian, Melissa.
Most recently, Wolf completed Drawing I at Edison State which provided
him with the fundamental techniques of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and
ink. The course also explored realistic representation and visual
observation.
“The drawing course at Edison State helped Dalton to explore different
styles of drawing which he had never attempted before, such as drawing
structures and what is actually visible, opposed to drawing ideas from
his imagination. The drawing course also helped him become aware of
areas where he does well and can excel and areas in need of improvement
or that he did not enjoy as much,” said Wolf.
Dalton will return to Edison State in the fall for a second semester in the EAGLE Program.
“Dalton enjoys every aspect of attending Edison State, as attending
college has always been an anticipated goal. We were just always unsure
of how his ideas of college would ever be possible and we undoubtedly
encountered many obstacles when searching for potential schools,” said
Wolf.
“Attending Edison State has not only fulfilled his desire to attend
college with other “typical students,” but has also helped him to
improve his social interaction skills, communication skills and to
become more independent. We are so blessed for the opportunity which
has allowed Dalton to attend Edison State and for the patient and kind
people who have encouraged Dalton along the way.”
The EAGLE Program exists to support students with intellectual or
developmental disabilities through interactive career assessments,
academically inclusive courses with Edison State students, supplemental
and life skills courses, peer tutors and mentors, internships, and
financial assistance to those who qualify.
Edison State Community College serves as one of only eight
postsecondary program hosts in the State of Ohio to have such a
program. Other program hosts include, The Ohio State University, the
University of Toledo, and the University of Cincinnati to name a few.
The EAGLE Program at Edison State is funded by a grant from The Ohio
State University. The grant is supplemented by funds from the Miami,
Darke, and Shelby County Boards of Developmental Disabilities and
Edison State Community College.
For more information about the EAGLE Program at Edison State, contact
Ashley Homan, Program Director, by emailing ahoman3@edisonohio.edu or
calling 937.778.7995.
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