7th grader bus

Seventh grader steers bus to safety when driver passes out. – Photo credit: Good Morning America|YouTube

Heroes, Joy, Popular

Michigan seventh grader steers school bus to safety when the driver loses consciousness

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4/30/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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