'01 Ambassadors

Group photo of 2001 DO-IT Scholars
 

The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 2001. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.

Brandon, '01 Scholar

Died April 3, 2003, from a respiratory infection. He looked forward to earning a college degree and becoming a software engineer.

Brad, '01 Scholar

Graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor's degree in sociology. Currently analyzing research data for a professor and is hoping to move on to a career working with video games or computers.

Chris, '01 Scholar

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Died in his dorm room on February 18, 2004, after achieving his childhood dream of attending the University of Washington.

Elizabeth, '01 Scholar

Cerebral Palsy
Graduated from Central Washington University with a major in family studies and a minor in creative writing.

Jeff, '01 Scholar

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attends college in Portland, OR.

Caleb, '01 Scholar

Visually impaired and mobility impaired
Attends Skagit Valley Community College in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Raechell, '01 Scholar

C7 quadriplegic, profoundly deaf, and respiratorily fragile
Would like to be an elementary school or math teacher.

Lauren, '01 Scholar

Neurofibromatosis
Attends Central Washington University working on a degree in social services.

Matt, '01 Scholar

Dyslexia and short-term memory defect
Attends Central Washington University, majoring in administration management.

Brandon, '01 Scholar

Graduated from the Evergreen State College. Attending the University of Puget Sound to pursue a Master's degree in counseling. Earned a real estate license.

Alexandra, '01 Scholar

Deaf
Attends the University of Washington.

Jacob, '01 Scholar

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and bilateral clubfeet
Would like to work in a science field.

Amy, '01 Scholar

Cerebral Palsy
Earned an Associate's degree in education at Everett Community College. Plans to transfer to Central Washington University to pursue a teaching degree in special education.

Mike, '01 Scholar

Asperger Syndrome
Attends Shoreline Community College with the goal of working in the computer gaming industry.

Sarah, '01 Scholar

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
Graduated from Seattle Pacific University where she studied to be a Spanish/English interpreter/translator.

Brandi, '01 Scholar

Deaf
Traveled before "settling down" to go to college.

Trisha, '01 Scholar

Learning disability
Would like to become a history or science teacher.

Steven, '01 Scholar

Paraplegia
Attends the University of Arizona, majoring in business. Took a semester off to compete at the Wheelchair Track and Field World Championships in Amsterdam in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 5000m wheelchair track races, and is working to qualify for the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing.

Matt, '01 Scholar

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Will graduate from Clark College this winter with an Associate's degree and attend Evergreen State College or Washington State University.