Addison Miller, a 2020 Miriam eighth-grade graduate, inspired this year’s eighth-grade graduates and their families alike during his address at the May 15 graduation ceremony. He spoke about the importance of pride, and encouraged the teens to embrace what he calls an unmatched motivator.

Watching Henry walk across the stage to accept his Miriam High School diploma, one would never guess that just 18 months ago, he was facing a constant uphill battle at school - a fight he felt destined to lose. Today, Henry isn’t just a graduate - he is a future archaeologist following his path to St. Louis Community College with a newfound sense of self-assurance.

I can hardly believe we are near the end of the school year! What an incredible year it has been for Miriam’s children and those of us who work with them.

Thanks to our incredibly generous community, the Third Annual Minds in Bloom Auction & Dinner broke both attendance and fundraising records for the event! The event, held on Saturday, April 18, at Clayton Plaza Hotel, raised more than $300,000 in total, with $181,324 specifically going to our Fund the Future Scholarship Fund to help make Miriam more affordable for families who need us.