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classes with assistance from his intervener.
According to his math teacher, Alison McNary, ���With
his amazing sense of humor, eagerness to
understand, and relentless work ethic, Hunter has
not only survived high school���he has thrived
academically. Hunter has never used his disabilities
as an excuse��� Giving up is never an option for
Hunter.��� In addition to being an excellent student,
Hunter is also a competitive swimmer.
Sarah Fitzgerald (Ketchican, AK) was
recognized for her achievements in the arts. Sarah is
a 17 year old student with osteopetrosis, a rare
condition that causes bone hardening and
expansion. This disorder has affected Sarah���s mouth
and her vision. She has no vision in her right eye
and significantly limited vision in her left eye. In
addition to being a good student, Sarah is also the
secretary of the student council and hosts the
morning announcements at her school. However,
Sarah���s first love is singing. She has been part of her
school choir for the past four years and has
participated in statewide competitions. She has also
sung the National Anthem at numerous sporting
events. Her case manager, Lori Ortiz, remarked,
