Alexi, ’97 Scholar
Profoundly deaf
Earned degrees in English and publishing from the University of Connecticut. Works for a survey sampling service, supporting market research companies.
1997 Scholars
Amanda, ’97 Scholar
Paraplegia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in computer systems integration from the University of Great Falls; graduated with honors. Works as a freelance writer.
Andrew, ‘97 Scholar
Mobility impairment
Earned an associate of applied science degree in graphic arts from Monroe Community College. Also studied physics at Rochester Institute of Technology. Works as a network operations technician at Frontier Communications.
Ben, ‘97 Scholar
Quadriplegia
Earned an associate degree in design drafting and a mechanical design certificate from Green River Community College. Interested in an architectural and civil drafting degree.
Brad, ’97 Scholar
Paraplegia
Studied business at Northern Arizona University and worked at Pima Community College as a business mathematics tutor.
Cynthia, ’97 Scholar
Achondroplasia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington. Works at the Federal Aviation Administration as a management and program analyst.
Jennifer, ’97 Scholar
Blind
Earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota. Lives in Norfolk, Virginia. Is a homemaker and enjoys hosting other people. Has received first guide dog.
Justin, ’97 Scholar
Blind
Attended college.
Karyn, ’97 Scholar
Dyslexia
Works as a personal trainer and running coach. Travels around the world competing in half marathon, 10k, and 5k races. Completed first full marathon in 2018. Lives with husband and dog, Tilly, in Snohomish, Washington.
Keaton, ’97 Scholar
Blind
Attended the University of Utah and was pursuing a career in engineering when he died in 2001 after a battle with cancer.
Laura, ’97 Scholar
Ischemic spinal cord injury
Earned a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in micro electronics and photonics from the University of Arkansas. Recipient of the Walton Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship. Currently works at the Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center as a research physicist doing computer modeling. Horseback rides in her free time.
Michael, ’97 Scholar
Spina bifida with upper motor neuron dysfunction
Earned a doctoral degree in political theory and international politics from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of International Studies.
Shakethia, ‘97 Scholar
Mobility impairment
Earned a bachelor’s of accountancy degree from Mississippi State University and a master of business administration degree from Belhaven University. Works as an accountant for the North East MS Electric Power Association.
Sharon, ’97 Scholar
Visual impairment
Earned a certification for teaching people with visual impairments, a bachelor’s degree in social science, and a master’s degree in education from Portland State University. Studied orientation and mobility at the University of Northern Colorado. Works as a teacher of people with visual impairments and an orientation and mobility instructor. Actively involved in the guide dog community.
Steven, ’97 Scholar
Severe hearing loss
Earned a master of business administration degree from University of New Haven and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Connecticut. Works as a manager for Citco in San Francisco.
Trent, ’97 Scholar
Epilepsy
Works for Target. Has been on the board for ENSO (Envisioning Solutions) for several years. Lives in Alki in Seattle.
Veronica, ’97 Scholar
Earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a law degree from Georgetown University. Worked in the United States Senate. Practices corporate law in New York.