An eighth-grade student in Wisconsin stopped a school bus from veering

[RadishRose]

Acie Holland III took over the bus' steering wheel after the driver temporarily lost consciousness, preventing a potential tragedy.
An eighth-grade student in Wisconsin stopped a school bus from veering into an oncoming lane after the bus driver experienced a medical emergency on April 24, said officials.

In a letter sent to school district parents, Glen Hills Middle School principal Anna Young praised 14-year-old Acie Holland III’s quick thinking in averting a potential tragedy for the students and the driver.

Wisconsin 8th Grader Saves Students on School Bus After Driver Passes Out: 'Made Me Feel Good'

 

[JBR]

Wow!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

A real hero!

 

[MarkinPhx]

What quick thinking ! I hope he got excused from having to do his homework for that night.

 

[CarolfromTX]

One of my students did something similar. If I recall, the bus driver left the bus for some reason and neglected to set the hand brake. When the bus started to drift forward, Cameron jumped in and stood on the brake. Nice work! I was so proud of him.

 

[RadishRose]

One of my students did something similar. If I recall, the bus driver left the bus for some reason and neglected to set the hand brake. When the bus started to drift forward, Cameron jumped in and stood on the brake. Nice work! I was so proud of him.

Awesome kid! I love to hear things like this about the young.

 

[palides2021]

Beautiful story! We have angels all around us, and he is one of them.

 

[Aunt Mavis]

Good job.

 

[Mike]

Well done, his quick thinking saved a bus full of students.

Mike

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Thank God he was able to take over...bless his heart A hero for sure. When I hear people talk about the younger generation these days, it's mostly negative comments, but there are still many awesome young people in the world.

 

[Pinky]

His family must be so very proud of him ..