Dwayne McCowan, an eighth-grade student at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School, will throw a ceremonial first pitch during pre-game activities Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on October 19.
“Dwayne is a member of the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club (HHBGC),” said his Principal, Dr. Sonya Ptah. “Through his participation with HHBGC, he was given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” McCowan has been diagnosed with a serious illness and is currently undergoing treatment.