Ex-students have sole

Fairborn graduates Matthew Cline (class of 2013) and Jordan Michael (class of 2014) returned to the place where they met as fourth-graders: Fairborn Intermediate School. This time, when they came back to their old elementary school, they brought more than 30 pairs of new Nike tennis shoes for students who needed them.

Matthew and Jordan attended Fairborn City Schools and graduated from college in the spring of 2018. Matthew attended college on a football scholarship, but was injured and had to leave. He finished his degree at Wright State University and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing. Jordan attended Lake Erie College, played basketball there, and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Matthew has returned several times to Fairborn Intermediate to share his story with the students. He has been part of Big Brothers/Big Sisters as well, always trying to mentor and help students. “When I was a kid, I had holes in my shoes. It was winter and it was cold, and I was embarrassed. I didn’t have the confidence to try athletics or get involved. But when I got a new pair of shoes and felt confident, that’s where it changed. They need self-confidence and encouragement to try a sport or activity and get involved. If I can help with that, then that’s what I’ll do.” As a high school student, Matthew received the Fairborn Intermediate No Excuses University