His grade 11 artwork was stolen from a downtown art gallery. Along with the bad news, his teacher who convinced him to lend her the art pieces, told him only his art was taken from the exhibit.
Michael's grandmother is 96 years old and a WWII Survivor.
Got his start on Tiny Talent Time dancing to Billy Jean at the age of 5.
Won the Kiwanis Music Festival at age 12 for piano.
Placing 1st in an Ironman Competition, Michael was named 'Top Athlete'
in his all boys high school of 1100 students.