In the spotlight: Eugene Stacy's dreams have no limits
Samantha Marinko
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: Features
"I love to read, listen to music, write, talk to my friends," he said.
And when it comes to friends, Stacy has tons, said his sister, Jenna Stacy.
"Gene's best quality is his outgoing personality. He will go up to anyone, anywhere, and talk to them. Because of that, he has a plethora of friends."
Jenna Stacy is certainly right about that.
"I met Gene in the Mahogany Room where he had just come up to say 'hi.' That was the beginning of an ongoing friendship," said sophomore Ali Bredehorst.
Stacy's extroverted personality doesn't stop there.
He is also good friends with Steve Tyrell, a world renowned jazz musician and producer. Tyrell and Stacy keep in close touch through email. Stacy said that Tyrell respects his opinions on matters of musical substance and that his friendship has made him "feel important" and as though he has a lot to give.
Stacy also identified Tyrell as the person who has had the biggest influence on him in life and served as a hero-like figure to him.
Despite all of the physical challenges that Stacy is presented with on a daily basis, he still manages to maintain a positive outlook on life and he certainly hasn't let his disabilities interfere with his dreams. Regardless of himself and his problems, Stacy is always looking to help others.
"He is always willing to help me with any problem that I may have. He puts everyone before himself," said Bredehorst.
Not only does Stacy put others first, but he also refuses to be held back by his disabilities.
Jenna Stacy said, "Gene doesn't let anyone get him down. He takes negativity and fuels it towards bettering himself."
No matter what, he will succeed.
And when it comes to friends, Stacy has tons, said his sister, Jenna Stacy.
"Gene's best quality is his outgoing personality. He will go up to anyone, anywhere, and talk to them. Because of that, he has a plethora of friends."
Jenna Stacy is certainly right about that.
"I met Gene in the Mahogany Room where he had just come up to say 'hi.' That was the beginning of an ongoing friendship," said sophomore Ali Bredehorst.
Stacy's extroverted personality doesn't stop there.
He is also good friends with Steve Tyrell, a world renowned jazz musician and producer. Tyrell and Stacy keep in close touch through email. Stacy said that Tyrell respects his opinions on matters of musical substance and that his friendship has made him "feel important" and as though he has a lot to give.
Stacy also identified Tyrell as the person who has had the biggest influence on him in life and served as a hero-like figure to him.
Despite all of the physical challenges that Stacy is presented with on a daily basis, he still manages to maintain a positive outlook on life and he certainly hasn't let his disabilities interfere with his dreams. Regardless of himself and his problems, Stacy is always looking to help others.
"He is always willing to help me with any problem that I may have. He puts everyone before himself," said Bredehorst.
Not only does Stacy put others first, but he also refuses to be held back by his disabilities.
Jenna Stacy said, "Gene doesn't let anyone get him down. He takes negativity and fuels it towards bettering himself."
No matter what, he will succeed.
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