A major award from the Milwaukee Bucks organization goes to a student at Roncalli High School in Manitowoc.
Senior Jena Garceau was recognized Monday during Roncalli’s convocation as a recipient of the Bucks Perseverance Award.
Jena is one of seven high school student-athletes from Wisconsin getting the award this year.
It’s for seniors who’ve persevered through a difficult time of life to play educational-based athletics.
Garceau was only recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and has been hospitalized this school year to manage the disease, along with anemia and dehydration.
A news release stated that despite this major setback, Jena has maintained a positive spirit, kept up with her studies, and continued to participate in Roncalli High School athletics.
Garceau shared this in her nomination, “My condition makes every day a challenge. I do not know if I will feel well or not, and that can change quickly as the day progresses. Stress can worsen my symptoms, so I must work to keep my mind as calm as possible even when things aren’t.”
The daughter of Tim and Heather Garceau was recognized with a plaque and received a $1,000.00 scholarship for continuing her education at an institution of higher education or be donated to her high school.
The award was given on behalf of the Milwaukee Bucks, Crisis Prevention Institute, Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association, The Bog Golf Course, and Safe Sport Zone.
