Cal Ripken catches Manny’s first pitch on 2131 anniversary night
A recent graduate received the honor of a lifetime this week when the Aberdeen IronBirds awarded him the inaugural “Iron Manny” award on Wednesday, and invited him to toss the first pitch before that evening’s game.
Emanuel “Manny” Dunstan, 18, graduated from Hannah More School, part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System, after 1,260 consecutive school days.
“The efforts put in by this student overall are indicative of his success,” said Michele Brill, director of operations for the school, which is now called The Forbush School at Glyndon. “When you show up to school on a regular basis and commit yourself to learning, good things happen. We are exceptionally proud of Manny!”
Manny was honored during the 20 year anniversary celebration of Cal Ripken’s 2131 consecutive games record.
About Sheppard Pratt Health System
About Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently recognized as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.