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2007 Scholars

2007 Scholars

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Sam, '07 Scholar

Friedreichā€™s ataxia
Graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelorā€™s degree in finance. Worked at Nike World Headquarters and Workplace Design and Connectivity properties in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from the University of South Florida with a master of business administration and a masterā€™s in sport and entertainment management. Works for a professional sports team in Florida.

Peter, ā€˜07 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.

Elizabeth, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy (essential tremor)
Obtained an associates of arts degree in December of 2015. Worked as a dental sterilization technician. Passed away February 2016.

Blake, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Graduated from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ Tacoma with a bachelor of arts in urban studies. Attended St. Martinā€™s University. Was a policy intern at the Tacoma Housing Authority.

Dylan, ā€˜07 Scholar

Left-side hemiplegia
Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Graduated from Western ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University with a bachelorā€™s degree in biocultural anthropology. Works for a grow house. May attend graduate school for medical anthropology.

Robyn, ā€˜07 Scholar

Severe high frequency hearing loss
Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified athletic trainer. Works in Portland as an athletic trainer for a professional womenā€™s soccer team.

Stefani, ā€˜07 Scholar

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Earned a library and information services associate of applied science degree. Works for the Sprague School District as a librarian and technology coordinator.

Josh, ā€˜07 Scholar

Autism, Gorlin syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder
Earned an associate of arts degree from Grays Harbor College. Works for the health department in South Bend, ĢĒŠÄŌ­““.

Ashlee, ā€˜07 Scholar

Blind
Graduated from The Evergreen State College.

Sam, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy, learning disability (reading)
Works as a freelance reporter, producer, and podcaster. Is the voice and producer behind ā€œSide Show Samā€™s Strange Circus,ā€ available on Sound Cloud. Currently looking for more experience in the industry.

Cory, ā€˜07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome
Graduated from The Evergreen State College with a bachelorā€™s degree and with a masters in public administration. Hoping to pursue a career in politics or policy research.

Melissa, ā€˜07 Scholar

Spina bifida
Earned a bachelorā€™s degree in English from Central ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University. Studied abroad at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Working as a tutor.

Scott, ā€˜07 Scholar

Dyspraxia
Earned a certificate in park aid from Skagit Valley College and an associateā€™s degree. Working again this summer at Sucia Island State Park as senior park aide. Wants to become a park ranger.

Megan, ā€˜07 Scholar

Tourette syndrome
Attended Bellevue College and Western ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University majoring in environmental studies.

Shyla, ā€˜07 Scholar

Traumatic brain injury
Graduated from Yakima Valley Community College. Certified in drafting, erosion sediment control lead, and information security training. Works as a paraprofessional in the local school district.

Luke, ā€˜07 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder
Earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ after transferring from Tacoma Community College. Works as a substitute special education paraeducator in the University Place School District.

Sara, ā€˜07 Scholar

Legally blind
Earned a degree in psychology and economics from The Evergreen State College. May pursue a master of social work degree. Involved in an occupational therapy program with Services for the Blind in Seattle.

Heidi, ā€˜07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention deficit disorder
Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and disability studies from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ Bothell. Currently working for Americorps. Engaged in volunteer research at the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ with an emphasis on eugenics.