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AL KEHOE entered Toomey on July 14th, 1953 and was the first respirator case of that year. He accomplished much while he was still a patient here, and has continued to do so since his discharge.

He was tutored while he was here at Toomey, but when he went home, he wanted to get back into school as soon as possible, so from September to February he attended classes from 10:30 AM until 1 PM, but after Feb. he went for six periods each day, and now his big goal has been attained. On June 14th he graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School. He attended the Senior Prom complete with girl friend, corsage, and all dressed up in his formal attire.

The fact that Al received his Hon. Letter at the Football Banquet will not be a surprise to most of us since we have enjoyed listening to the reports of his football fetes.

Al has improved greatly since he has been home; has gained weight, and has become very expert about gardening. Now that he is there to supervise and get it going again, the rock garden he started B.P (before polio) is finally taking shape, and the whole family will surely enjoy the picnic table his brother has made under Al's able instructions.

He is a very busy young man with his various activities -- He helps his Uncle in the family printing concern, makes jewelry, likes to fish, and the patients surely appreciate his culinary ability -- those cookies he brought us were YUMMY.