A Texas history teacher, Adam Compton, is incredibly thankful for the swift actions of his students who saved his life after he experienced a cardiac arrest during an after-school skate club meeting at MacArthur High School in San Antonio. Compton's survival is a testament to the students' quick thinking and their recent CPR training.

Compton recounted the experience, sharing that he briefly regained consciousness, feeling like he was snapping out of a daydream. He asked a student how long he had been out, and after learning it was a few minutes, he lost consciousness again. Unbeknownst to him, his students immediately sprang into action. Some students ran to get the school's athletic trainer, Amanda Boyd, recognizing the seriousness of the situation, while another called 911.

When Boyd arrived, Compton was on his side, pale and unresponsive. She immediately checked for a pulse, found none, and realized he needed CPR. Meanwhile, senior Steven Amaro and junior Aidan Anthony Gonzalez, who had recently completed CPR training, retrieved the AED. They applied the pads and administered a shock, which ultimately revived Compton.

Amaro discussed the experience, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm in such a high-pressure situation. He acknowledged the fear they all felt, but believed his composure helped lead to a positive outcome. He focused on following the CPR steps methodically, which proved crucial in saving Compton’s life.

CPR training is mandatory for Texas students at least once between 7th and 12th grade. Compton has since returned to school and his regular routine, deeply grateful for the students and Boyd who were instrumental in his survival.