'98 National Ambassadors

 

Group photo of 1998 National DO-IT Scholars
 

DO-IT Ambassadors are pursuing postsecondary studies and careers. They share their experiences with the younger DO-IT Scholars and Pals, encouraging them to pursue their goals in college and careers.

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Maggie, '98 Scholar

Hi. My name is Maggie. I live in Florida. I will be a senior this year in high school. I have a learning disability. In my spare time I participate in my high school's flag corps and in Winterguard. I am also involved in High School/High Tech and the Beta Club. I have a summer internship at NASA. When I graduate from high school, I hope to major in chemical engineering. Working on the computer has helped me in school and in everyday activities. DO-IT lets me see what college is like and what is expected of me.

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Blair, '98 Scholar

My name is Blair and I'm from Idaho. I will be attending the University of Idaho in the fall as a freshman, and plan on receiving a degree in physics.

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Emily, '98 Scholar

My name is Emily and I am from Florida. I am 17 years old and this fall I might attend community college in Arizona. My disability is Cerebral Palsy and I get around in my power wheelchair. I use Power Secretary and a laptop computer at school. Some of my hobbies include reading mythology and science fiction, surfing the Net, and e-mailing friends.

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Kimberlee, '98 Scholar

My name is Kimberlee and I live in Arizona. This fall I will start my first year at Mesa Community College and do yoga, take cooking classes, and get a job too. My interests include biology and education. I love science. I love animals and doing labs. I love math. I also like to travel. I think I'd like to be a teacher or a model. I have mild Cerebral Palsy and I KNOW THAT WON'T STOP ME FROM DOING ANYTHING THAT IS HARD FOR ME.

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Justin, '98 Scholar

Hi everyone. My name is Justin. I live in the Central Adirondacks in New York state. I am 18 years old and am going to be a freshman at Paul Smiths College, majoring in Ecology/Environmental Technologies. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. My hobbies are hiking and mountain climbing. One of my goals is to climb all 46 highest peaks in the world. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

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Amy, '98 Scholar

My name is Amy. I'm 18 years old and I live in Minnesota. I plan on attending Cambridge Community College to purse a degree in social work/psychology this fall. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. In my spare time I enjoy basketball, swimming, and going to movies.

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Brian, '98 Scholar

My name is Brian. I live in California. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Washington. I want to major in computer science and minor in business. I have participated in many sports. For example, when I was young, I played little league, karate, and track and field. My favorite sport is baseball. I also have my own Web site. My motto is "Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something."

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Landon, '98 Scholar

My name is Landon. I live in Washington state and I'm 18 years old. I plan to attend South Puget Sound Community College this fall and major in accounting and hopefully become a CPA. I have been keeping track of my own stocks. I like computers, coin collecting, cards, legos, and Nintendo. I have Methamalonic Acidemia which makes me not able to walk. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

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Jessica, '98 Scholar

My name is Jessica and I'll be attending Sante Fe Community College in New Mexico this fall. My disability is Dyslexia. I enjoy drama. My hobbies are playing on the computer and hanging out with family and friends.

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Nick, '98 Scholar

My name is Nick. I am 18 years old and I will be a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana this fall. I am on my way to getting a degree in secondary education and math. I enjoy watching SportsCenter and hanging out with my friends. I participate in track, wrestling, and swimming teams. I am a huge sports fan and I love a good football game (Go 49ers).

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David, '98 Scholar

My name is David. I am from Oregon, and I am going to be a freshman at Grinnell College in Iowa this fall. I have one younger sister and one wonderful dog. I am an active member of my local Unitarian Youth Group and the MAC Club teen committee. I have congenital stationary night blindness as well as some motor deficiencies. I have interests in physics and chemistry. I am also interested in accessibility! I have an Accessibility Guide at my Web site. My hobbies include watching sports and surfing around on the Internet. I use a laptop at school to type all my work because I have poor handwriting. I couldn't survive without it. I hope that DO-IT will ease my transition to college and continue to support me through college and through the rest of life. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

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Jeffrey, '98 Scholar

My name is Jeffery and I am 19 years old. I live in Massachusetts. In 1985 I was diagnosed with Ataxia Telangiectasia, a rare neurological condition in which the motor movement center of the brain deterioates. This year I completed my first year at Middlesex Community College with a 3.85 GPA. I am interested in all aspects of science, especially geology, earth science (plate tectonics), and paleontology. I also enjoy all sports. In fact, I played seven seasons of soccer while I was still mobile. I have been taking Karate lessons since 1986 and continue this activity from my wheelchair. DO-IT and the Internet give me access to resources to help me at school.

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Buddy, '98 Scholar

My name is David (Buddy). I'm from Alaska and I will be a freshman at the University of Alaska-Anchorage this fall. I plan on majoring in a sports field. I have strong interests in computers and science. My disability is quadriplegia. I like baseball and hanging out with my friends, and I think "TV rocks."

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Wesley, '98 Scholar

My name is Wesley. I am 19 years old and live on a farm between two small towns in central Nebraska. This fall, I will begin my freshman year at the University of Nebraska Lincoln where I am majoring in computer science. If time allows, I would also like to take some broadcasting-related courses. In my spare time, I like to chat with my friends online, surf the Web, read books and technology-related magazines, and listen to rap, alternative, or pop music. DO-IT has provided me with numerous friendships and resources to use in college and job-hunting. The DO-IT mailing lists are neat and useful tools. I hope to use information gained from them as I enter college and the career world during the next few years.

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John Paul, '98 Scholar

My name is John Paul and I live in Montana. I will be a sophomore at the University of Montana, majoring in Biology. I like to do a lot of outdoor sports like skiing, hiking, biking, and mountain climbing. I'm deaf. I lost my hearing when I was 11 from a sickness. I'm a nice guy. I get along well with others. I'm also funny. I enjoy math, science, English, and history, but foreign language classes are kind of hard. I want to be a dentist after college.

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Jessie, '98 Scholar

My name is Jessie and I am from Washington state. This past June I graduated from high school with honors, and I will be attending Arizona State University in the fall. I plan to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in either psychology or political science. I have Cerebral Palsy, and as a result, use a wheelchair to get around. When I am not studying or doing homework, I enjoy Tae Kwon Do, traveling, and surfing the Internet. I was an Intern at Summer Study '00.

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Ivan, '98 Scholar

My name is Ivan. I live in Maryland. I will be attending St. Mary's College of Maryland in the fall. My disabilities are Cerebral Palsy and a learning disability. I have interests in biology, chemistry, and physics. I was involved in the Mock Trial, Latin, and Key clubs in high school. In my spare time I enjoy watching baseball and listening to music.

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Ronald "Hank", '98 Scholar

My name is Hank. I'm from Washington, and I graduated from high school this year. I am going to take a year off before going on to college. My disability is blindness. DO-IT is helping me prepare for college. Having the computer helps me get research information for school work as well as have fun. Some of my hobbies are listening to old-time radio shows and making my own radio shows for my 250-foot radio station. I am in the process of trying to set up my own Internet radio station.

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Dustin, '98 Scholar

My name is Dustin and I live in Indianna. I will be a sophomore at Ball State University in the fall, majoring in physical education. I have Dyslexia, which affects my spelling the most. I enjoy baseball, basketball, running, volleyball, and swimming.

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Isaiah, '98 Scholar

My name is Isaiah. I will be a sophomore at Pacific University this fall, majoring in teaching. I live in Oregon. My disability is Spinocerebellar Degeneration. My hobbies include travel, writing, and reading. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.