9 YEARS AFTER BEING HIT BY STRAY BULLET,DISABLED TEEN GRADUATES AS VALEDICTORIAN

13-year-old Martrell Stevens inspired the
world when he graduated as valedictorian
of his class in Wadsworth STEM
Elementary School
Some years ago, Martell was hit by a stray
bullet that left him disabled from the waist
down Unfazed by the tragedy, he set to graduate top of his class and he achieved it by being the valedictorian.
A Chicago gang crossfire in 2008 was
the beginning of tragedy for young
Martell Stevens. Martell was a victim of
shooting that led to him being disabled
from the waist down. At age 9, he was
confined to a wheel chair but Stevens
didn't let that sad event kill his spiriit.
At age 13, he has grown up to be a man
beyond his years. Though on a wheel
chair, he aimed at graduating top of his
class and his dreams came through
when he emerged valedictorian of his
set in Wadsworth STEM Elementary
School Martrell Stevens
In an interview, the 13-year-old
revealed that it took a while for him to
accept his condition but when he did, he
realized it was for a good reason. He
said: "It's a blessing, it's not a curse,
now, I'm finally realizing it happened for
a reason."People congratulated him