Lafayette's Austin Whitten is home and returned to school briefly before starting Christmas break.

The 6'5", 230 pound Rambler football, basketball and baseball player was injured in a swimming accident on June 9, just barely into summer break. He was 15.

Austin's mother, Angie,  recently told WRCB news about Austin's injuries, his recuperation and therapy after being paralyzed and his return to school. Lafayette High School is ADA compliant, a necessity for Austin and several other students in wheelchairs, according to Principal Mike Culberson.

Angie Whitten also  talked about how Austin's friends were there for him just hours after the accident, discussing how Trion High Schools football players and coaches showed up at the hospital showing signs of support.  Trion High School students, as well as many other groups and organizations also helped raise money for the Whitten family in their time of need.